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DNAG, Centennial Special Volumes
Editor(s)
George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Professor Emeritus, Geological Sciences Cornell University
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Geological Society of America
Volume
3
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© The Geological Society of America, Inc. 1991, ISBN 978-0-8137-5415-49
ISBN electronic:
9780813754154
ISBN print:
0813753031
Publication date:
January 01, 1991
A review of milestones and changes in geological theory and practice from which modern engineering geology in North America has developed. Five chapters discuss historical events and the contributions of early scientists and engineers; nine chapters review the state of knowledge of dominant geologic processes, phenomena, and specialized principles critical to modern practice; and three chapters discuss geologic environs and the properties of construction materials. Four chapters are devoted to geoscience investigations and related techniques for: initial regional-areal evaluation of conceptual candidate sites (Phase I); selection of preferred-designated sites and design (Phase II); typical kinds of investigations used during project construction (Phase III); and as-built documentation and explorations of the operating or rehabilitation phases. Closing chapters focus on the geoscientist's responsibilities relative to engineering failures, errors of judgment that impact works, litigation, and forensic geoscience. The 34 contributors present extensive case histories applicable worldwide.
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The Heritage of Engineering Geology; The First Hundred Years
Editor(s): George A. Kiersch
https://doi.org/10.1130/DNAG-CENT-v3
ISBN-10: 0813753031
ISBN (electronic): 9780813754154
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1991
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Table of Contents
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Front Matter
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History and Professional Development of Engineering Geology
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The heritage of engineering geology; Changes through time
Author(s)
George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 Camino Luz
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Tucson
,
Arizona 85718
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Modern practice, training, and academic endeavors 1940s to 1980s
Author(s)
George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Research efforts, governments of North America
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Fitzhugh T. Lee;
Fitzhugh T. Lee
U.S. Geological Survey
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Box 25046
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Denver Federal Center
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Denver
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Colorado 80225
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John S. Scott;
John S. Scott
Geological Survey of Canada
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580 Booth Street
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Ottawa
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Ontario K1A 0E9
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Canada
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Mariano Ruiz-Vazquez;
Mariano Ruiz-Vazquez
School of Geology, University of Mexico
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Mexico City, D.F.
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Guillermo P. Salas;
Guillermo P. Salas
Sierra Gorda No. 12, 11010
Mexico, D.F.
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Jorge I. Maycotte
Jorge I. Maycotte
Sociedad Geologicia Mexicana, Seccion de Ingenieria Geologica
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Torres Bodet 176 (Cipres), 06400
Mexico, D.F.
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History and heritage of Engineering Geology Division, Geological Society of America, 1940s to 1990
Author(s)
George A. Kiersch;
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 North Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Allen W. Hatheway
Allen W. Hatheway
Department of Geological Engineering, University of Missouri
,
Rolla
,
Missouri 65401
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Professional practice and societal organizations
Author(s)
Cole R. McClure;
Gail L. Sorrough;
Gail L. Sorrough
Bechtel Civil Inc.
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Box 3965
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San Francisco
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California 94119
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Richard E. Gray;
See AlsoLandform development | Hydrogeology | GeoScienceWorld BooksThe Geology of North America—An Overview | GeoScienceWorld BooksDSpace :: Browsing Geography, Dept. of by TitleHistory and tectonic setting of Caribbean magmatism | The Caribbean Region | GeoScienceWorld BooksRichard E. Gray
GAI Consultants, Inc.
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8 Black Walnut Drive, William Penn Estates, RD 3
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Greensburg
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Pennsylvania 15601
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Richard W. Galster;
Richard W. Galster
18233 13th Avenue NW
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Seattle
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Washington 98177
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David J. Varnes;
David J. Varnes
U.S. Geological Survey
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Box 94025
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Denver Federal Center
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Denver
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Colorado 80225
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George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Geological consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 North Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Geological Processes and Engineering Works
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Surface water and flooding
Author(s)
Perry H. Rahn
Perry H. Rahn
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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Rapid City
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South Dakota 57701
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Erosion, sedimentation, and fluvial systems
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Lawson M. Smith;
Lawson M. Smith
Geotechnical Laboratory, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station
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Box 631
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Vicksburg
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Mississippi 39180
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David M. Patrick
David M. Patrick
Department of Geology, University of Southern Mississippi
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Box 5044
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Hattiesburg
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Mississippi 39406
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Coasts and beaches
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Stephen P. Leatherman
Stephen P. Leatherman
Laboratory for Coastal Research, University of Maryland
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College Park, Maryland 20742
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Slope movements
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Robert W. Fleming;
David J. Varnes
David J. Varnes
U.S. Geological Survey
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Box 25046, MS 966
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Denver Federal Center
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Denver
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Colorado 80225
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Nontectonic subsidence
Author(s)
Thomas L. Holzer
Thomas L. Holzer
U.S. Geological Survey
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345 Middlefield Road
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MenloPark
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California 94025
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Volcanic activity
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Robert L. Schuster;
Donal R. Mullineaux
Donal R. Mullineaux
U.S. Geological Survey
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Box 25046, MS 966
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Denver Federal Center
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Denver
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Colorado 80225
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Faulting and seismic activity
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Manuel G. Bonilla
Manuel G. Bonilla
U.S. Geological Survey
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345 Middlefield Road, MS 977
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MenloPark
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California 94025
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Rebound, relaxation, and uplift
Author(s)
Thomas C. Nichols, Jr.;
Donley S. Collins
Donley S. Collins
U.S. Geological Survey
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Box 25046, MS 966
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Denver Federal Center
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Denver
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Colorado 80225
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Permafrost
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Troy L. Péwé
Troy L. Péwé
Department of Geology, Arizona State University
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Tempe
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Arizona 85287
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Construction Materials and the Environs of Engineering Works
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Glacial deposits
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Donald R. Coates
Donald R. Coates
Department of Geological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton
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Binghamton
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New York 13901
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Aggregates
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Katharine Mather;
Katharine Mather
Consultant
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213 Mount Salus Road
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Clinton
,
Mississippi 39056
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Bryant Mather
Bryant Mather
Chief, Structures Laboratory, U.S. Army Waterways Experiment Station
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Vicksburg
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Mississippi 39180-0631
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Snow and ice
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Wilford F. Weeks;
Wilford F. Weeks
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska at Fairbanks
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Fairbanks
,
Alaska 99775-0800
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Robert L. Brown
Robert L. Brown
Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Montana State University
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Bozeman
,
Montana 59717
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Geological Investigations for Engineering Works
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Regional/areal reconnaissance and investigation of candidate areas/sites
Author(s)
George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 N. Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Investigation of preferred sites for selection and design
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John G. Cabrera;
John G. Cabrera
Consultant Engineering Geology
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2936 Valle Vista
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Las Cruces
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New Mexico 88001
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Allen W. Hatheway
Allen W. Hatheway
Department of Geological Engineering, University of Missouri
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Rolla
,
Missouri 65401
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Construction geology; As-built conditions
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Jeffrey R. Keaton
Jeffrey R. Keaton
Sergent, Hauskins and Beckwith, Consulting Geotechnical Engineers
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4030 South 500 West
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Salt Lake City
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Utah 84123
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Investigations of existing engineered works
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Paul R. Fisher
Paul R. Fisher
Consulting Engineering Geologists
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436 Cranes Roost Court
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Annapolis
,
Maryland 21401
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Failures, Errors of Judgement, Litigation, and the Geologist's Responsibility
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Failures of engineering works
Author(s)
Laurence B. James;
Laurence B. James
Chief Engineering Geologist (retired), California Department of Water Resources
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120 Grey Canyon Drive
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Folsom
,
California 95630
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George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 North Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Errors of geologic judgment and the impact on engineering works
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George A. Kiersch;
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Laurence B. James
Laurence B. James
Chief Engineering Geologist (retired), California Department of Water Resources
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120 Grey Canyon Drive
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Foison
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California 95630
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The geologist and legal responsibilities
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Eugene B. Waggoner;
Eugene B. Waggoner
Consulting Engineering Geologist
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336 Seawind Drive
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Vallejo
,
California 94590
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George A. Kiersch
George A. Kiersch
Geological Consultant, Kiersch Associates, Inc.
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4750 North Camino Luz
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Tucson
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Arizona 85718
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Forensic geoscience for engineering works; Litigation, hearings, and testimony
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James R. Dunn
James R. Dunn
Dunn Geoscience Corporation
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12 Metro Park Road
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Albany
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New York 12205
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