FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas geotechnical earthquake engineers are working with the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to characterize soil composition and layering in the upper Delta region of Arkansas. Their work will help improve bridge design and construction in the event of of an earthquake. This video explains their research.

Field Notes is a feature started in 2015 that follows U of A researchers and students in archeology, anthropology, astrophysics, biology, engineering, ecology, geology and more as they conduct field research around the globe this summer.

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