Technical Papers

Challenges in Selection of Ground Motions and Time Histories: A Geotechnical Engineer’s Perspective

In the early days, peak ground acceleration(PGA...

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Characteristics, Kinematics and Contributing Factors of Compound and Translational Landslides in the Interior Plains of Canada

Understanding landslide kinematics, their chara...

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Estimating Floor Design Spectra at the Top of a Dam Using Dam Response Spectrum Analysis Results

Floor Design Spectra (FDS) are developed to be ...

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New San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge: Construction Challenges Solved with Innovative Multi-Faced Foundations in Franciscan Bedrock.

The new east span of the San Francisco-Oakland ...

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Diversion Tunnel Orifices for Energy Dissipation During Reservoir Filling at Site C

This paper outlines layout and design considera...

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Technology Isn’t Everything: A Framework for Developing a Successful Dam Surveillance Program

Casey, J. 2019. “Technology Isn’t Everythin...

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Dam Breach Tailings Runout Modelling for Inactive/Closed Tailings Storage Facility

Chen, J.H., B. Chin and R. Friedel. 2019. “Da...

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Projecting Changes to Future Extreme Precipitation Events for the Design of Tailings Facilities

Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in British C...

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The use and limitations of modern technologies for slow, vegetated landslide monitoring – Chin Coulee Landslide

Dean, E., R. Macciotta, M. Hendry, C. Gräpel a...

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PMP and PMF Estimates in Alberta and Saskatchewan: Initial Review

Dick, W., R. Woodvine, B. Abrahamson and M. Ach...

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