MSc in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering (Non-Thesis) in Orono United States | University of Maine

Maine's coastal areas are recognized for their Presumpscot Formation clay, a glacial sediment prone to significant landslides. This soil type has led to structural settling and posed difficulties for various construction projects. The Presumpscot Formation was the central topic at two regional conferences held in 1987 and 2015, with their findings accessible through the 2015 Symposium's online platform.

Scholars can explore multiple research avenues, including examining soft and stiff clay behaviors (like the Presumpscot Formation), assessing land and coastal hazards, analyzing soil-structure interactions through field studies or scaled models, conducting onshore/offshore site evaluations using geophysical techniques, and investigating soil thermal properties related to energy exchange, permafrost risks, and cold climate engineering.