Partial abstract: "Waste disposal schemes using spent shale in embankments require a thorough knowledge of its geotechnical engineering properties for environmentally safe disposal. In this context, the objective of this laboratory investigation was to determine the physical properties, geotechnical properties, and composition of spent oil shale retorted by the PARAHO and TOSCO processes."

"This report summarizes published geotechnical properties of raw and retorted oil shales from the Green River Formation. Basic physical properties including gradation, specific gravity and Atterberg limits and engineering properties including compaction, permeability, settlement, soundness, and strength are summarized and discussed. Where appropriate, conclusions are drawn about the suitability of retorted oil shales as a geotechnical construction material. Appendix A discusses three retorting processes used to extract oil from oil shale" (abstract, para. 2-3).

From preface: "This report contains the results of investigations of the chemical and sedimentological characteristics of the James River Artificial Habitat Development Site and a reference marsh near Windmill Point, Virginia. Studies were conducted in the channel before dredging and during site construction as well as at specific time intervals after marsh development."

This report is Appendix A to the Buttermilk Sound marsh development summary report and presents the results of habitat development activities the marsh in Glynn County, Georgia. The activities were made between spring of 1975 and fall of 1977.

Appendix containing a survey of terrestrial ecology and preliminary botanical monitoring of Nott Island, Connecticut to accompany a report on habitat field investigations of the Nott Island Upland Habitat Development Site in Connecticut.

Report describing an effort to determine the state-of-the-art in tunnel and shaft construction technology, as part of the overall feasibility study to construct a facility for the ICBM Deep Basing Deployment Concept.

Introduction: Three matters discussed in the main report on the investigation of the suitability of Prepakt concrete for mass and reinforced concrete structures, issued in October 1951, required further study. These matters are (a) the properties of Alfesil, (b) the permeability of Prepakt concrete, and (c) the resistance of Prepakt concrete to natural weathering.

Appendix containing data on the recolonization of benthic macrofauna over a deep-water disposal site in the Duwamish River influenced portion of Elliott Bay. It accompanies a report on the chemical and physical effects of open-water disposal of dredged material from the Duwamish River into Elliot Bay as part of a study to determine the effects of disposal sites on organisms and the quality of surrounding water.

"Approximately 1000 references to published and unpublished items of geologic literature were selected as being pertinent to engineering problems experienced by the Lower Mississippi Valley Division (LMVD) and its districts. Annotations were prepared for about 600 of the references" (p. vii).

From preface: "This report summarizes the results of a comprehensive investigation of the impact of open-water dredged material disposal by barges in Elliot Bay, a portion of Puget Sound Estuary, Washington."

The purpose of the assessment is to provide background information on the Corps' practices, identify shortcomings in specifications, estimates, grout placement techniques, and, in general, to determine the effectiveness of the Corps' grouting programs. The report reviews past grouting projects and describes the planning, execution, and performance evaluation of the programs.

Appendix containing physical, chemical and biological studies of conditions at Miller Sands Island to accompany a report of the Miller Sands Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Columbia River, Oregon.

From abstract: "This report develops a process for the selection of areas appropriate for artificial marsh construction using dredged material. By application of the methodology set forth, Engineer District personnel will be able to efficiently identify such areas...The selection rationale is tested in Volume II by the choice and description of 50 prime candidate project areas, 10 within each of five major coastal geographical regions. From this compilation, 10 optimum project areas, two in each geographical region, were selected and described further using data gathered in project areas and from relevant Engineer Districts."

Abstract: A brief review of the engineering nature of water utilities is presented along with simplified techniques for estimating the cost of various types of water utility projects.