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No Day at the Beach.

Authors :
Collins, Jim
Source :
Yankee. Dec2000, Vol. 64 Issue 12, p18. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Describes the elaborate quicksand pit at the University of Connecticut's School of Engineering. Introductory class on soil mechanics and foundation engineering; Students' chance to learn about how soils and gravels react to upwardly flowing water.

Subjects

Subjects :
*QUICKSAND
*ENGINEERING education
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00440191
Volume :
64
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Yankee
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3850835

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