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Condition Survey: Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, Texas

Description: "The purpose of this report is to present the results of an inspection performed at Biggs Army Airfield (BAAF), Fort Bliss, Texas, during January 1972. The inspection was limited to visual observations, and no tests were conducted on any of the pavement facilities. A layout of the airfield is shown in plate 1" (p. 1).
Date: March 1973
Creator: Vedros, Philip J. & Jackson, Ralph D.
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Condition Survey: Carswell Air Force Base, Texas

Description: The purpose of this report is to present the results of a condition survey performed at Carswell Air Force Base (CAFB), Texas, during 16-19 December 1972. The two major areas of interest considered in this survey were the structural condition of the primary airfield pavements and the condition of pavement repairs and the types of maintenance materials that have been used at this airfield.
Date: June 1973
Creator: Jackson, Ralph D.
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Condition Survey: Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

Description: "The purpose of this report is to present the results of a condition survey performed at Dyess Air Force Base (DAFB), Texas, during 11-14 December 1972. The two major areas of interest considered in this condition survey were the structural condition of the primary airfield pavements, and the condition of pavement repairs and the types of maintenance materials that have been used at this airfield" (p. 1).
Date: June 1973
Creator: Jackson, Ralph D.
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Geological Reconnaissance of the Sulphur River and Cypress Creek Basins, Texas

Description: This report is concerned with that part of the Texas Water Project located in the Cypress Creek and Sulphur River Basins and within the New Orleans District (NOD) of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. The geological reconnaissance reported herein was performed for the NOD to provide a basis for estimating costs and determining the feasibility of construction of 5 dams and reservoirs, 1 tunnel, 15 pump stations, and about 110 miles of transmission channel and the enlargement of 2 existing reserv… more
Date: November 1967
Creator: Saucier, Roger T.
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Habitat Development Field Investigations, Bolivar Peninsula, Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Galveston Bay, Texas: Summary Report

Description: From preface: "This report presents a summary of results of a 2.5-year field investigation (March 1975 to November 1977) of the feasibility and impact of developing marsh and upland habitat on dredged material at a site located at Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Bay, Texas. The report summarizes baseline information derived before habitat development operations and results of post-development operations."
Date: August 1978
Creator: Allen, Hollis H.; Clairain, Ellis J., Jr.; Diaz, Robert J.; Ford, Alfred W.; Hunt, L. Jean & Wells, B. R.
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Habitat Development Field Investigations, Bolivar Peninsula, Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Galveston Bay, Texas: Appendix D

Description: This report summarizes the investigations of soil properties, aquatic biota, and wildlife held in the marshland and upland communities on dredged material behind a sandbag dike at Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Bay, Texas.
Date: June 1978
Creator: Webb, J. W.; Dodd, J. D.; Cain, Brian W.; Leavens, W. R.; Hossner, L. R.; Lindau, C. et al.
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Habitat Development Field Investigations, Bolivar Peninsula, Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Galveston Bay, Texas: Appendix A

Description: Appendix containing data tabulations taken in relation to the report on the propagation of vascular plans and post-propagation monitoring of botanical, soil, aquatic biota, and wildlife resources.
Date: June 1978
Creator: Webb, J. W.; Dodd, J. D.; Cain, Brian W.; Leavens, W. R.; Hossner, L. R.; Lindau, C. et al.
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Habitat Development Field Investigations, Bolivar Peninsula, Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Galveston Bay, Texas: Appendix A

Description: Appendix outlining the baseline inventory of water quality, sediment quality, and hydrodynamics to accompany a report on habitat field investigations in the Bolivar Peninsula Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site in Galveston Bay, Texas.
Date: August 1978
Creator: Allen, Hollis H.; Clairain, Ellis J., Jr.; Diaz, Robert J.; Ford, Alfred W.; Hunt, L. Jean & Wells, B. R.
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Habitat Development Field Investigations Bolivar Peninsula Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Galveston Bay, Texas: Appendix B

Description: Appendix outlining the baseline inventory of terrestrial flora, fauna and sediment chemistry to accompany a report on habitat field investigations in the Bolivar Peninsula Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site in Galveston Bay, Texas.
Date: August 1978
Creator: Allen, Hollis H.; Clairain, Ellis J., Jr.; Diaz, Robert J.; Ford, Alfred W.; Hunt, L. Jean & Wells, B. R.
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Habitat Development Field Investigations, Bolivar Peninsula, Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site, Galveston Bay, Texas: Appendix C

Description: Appendix outlining the baseline inventory of aquatic biota to accompany a report on habitat development field investigations in the Bolivar Peninsula Marsh and Upland Habitat Development Site in Galveston Bay, Texas.
Date: August 1978
Creator: Allen, Hollis H.; Clairain, Ellis J., Jr.; Diaz, Robert J.; Ford, Alfred W.; Hunt, L. Jean & Wells, B. R.
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Model Study of Galveston Harbor Entrance, Texas: Hydraulic Model Investigation

Description: Report discussing the results of a series of tests in Galveston Bay to: "(a) develop plans for relocation and stabilization of the jetty channel on an alignment and at a depth suitable fro the safe passage of supertankers; (b) determine means for protecting the north jetty from the undermining action of tidal currents; (c) determine the shoaling characteristics of the relocated and deepened jetty (inner bar) channel and develop plans for minimizing shoaling in the relocated channel; and (d) det… more
Date: February 1969
Creator: Simmons, Henry B. & Boland, Robert A., Jr.
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Review of Soils Design, Construction, and Performance Observations: Benbrook Dam, Texas

Description: "This report contains a summary of construction of procedures and field observations made during and after construction of Benbrook Dam, a brief review of the original design data, and comparisons of design predictions with performance data" (p. 1). It is part of a series to compare field experience and performance of existing structures with design predictions.
Date: March 1957
Creator: Waterways Experiment Station (U.S.)
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Use of Dredged Material Islands by Colonial Seabirds and Wading Birds in Texas, Appendix F

Description: Appendix to a report on vegetation succession and wildlife use of dredged material islands in Texas containing data on physical characteristics and distribution of plant species in all quadrats of each study island.
Date: April 1978
Creator: Chaney, Allan H.; Chapman, Brian R.; Karges, John P.; Nelson, D. A.; Schmidt, R. R. & Thebeau, Larry C.
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