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  • DFI
    Load Test On A Model Pile Driven Into Sand ? Summary

    By A. Mazzucato

    This paper presents the experimental results of driving and load tests on an instrumented pile driven into a test pit filled with fine homogeneous sand.

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Lower Risks With ECR®/EFT®-Measurements In Underground Constructions

    By Patrick P. A. Wolfs

    In the summer of 2000, the ECR®/EFT® was first introduced in the Netherlands. After the first project a field test was performed together with other geophysical methods to prove the liability of these

    Jan 1, 2006

  • DFI
    Behavior Of PCC Pile Under Lateral Load

    By Zhitao Ma

    The Cast-in-place Concrete thin-wall Pipe pile, referred to as PCC pile, is a new kind of pile for soft ground improvement. In this paper, firstly, the general introductions of the new pile technique,

    Jan 1, 2006

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    The Test on Effect of Polyanionic Cellulose on Process of Filtrate Loss of Low Solid-Phase Drilling Fluid (cdc8479e-b761-4427-8d26-4088be3d5ab5)

    By Ping Yang, Tian-bin Li, Min-hui Wu

    "The process of filtrate loss of low solid-phase drilling fluid at different content of polyanionic cellulose is investigated by the standard filtration test. The test results showed that when time of

    Jan 1, 2017

  • DFI
    Case History: Estimating Ground Vibrations Caused By Pile Driving

    By Tracy Brettmann

    A new method for estimating ground vibrations caused by pile driving was developed as a result of a vibration monitoring program performed for a large pile driving project. The method is accurate, rat

    Jan 1, 1999

  • DFI
    Characteristics And Application Of Soil Reinforcement By Jet Grouting ? Synopsis

    By J. W. Wang

    This article first explains the mechanism of forming strength in the Jet grouting reinforced foundation, and points out the function of cement hydrates and clay minerals in clayey soil, the reinforced

    Jan 1, 2010

  • DFI
    Design And Construction Of An Earth Retaining Structure - Using A Pile In Self-Hardening Grout (PSHG) Wall

    By Allan Sylvester

    Construction of the Shot Tower Metro Station in Baltimore, Maryland was performed in two phases. In the first phase, a contractor was retained to excavate the station in order to construct twin tunnel

    Jan 1, 1997

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    Collaborative Alliances – A Sustainable Way Forward For Construction?

    By Stefano Trevisani

    Abstract The FIEC Sustainability Vision states that “risks should be identified and allocated in a fair manner across the project team from the early stages of the design phase. A partnering approach,

    Jan 1, 2014

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    Fundex - Deep Foundation Institute Tensile Pile Test Seminar - September 9 & 10, 1993 - Introduction

    After the Loma Prieta Earthquake, which caused major damage to viaducts in the Bay Area, the California Department of Transportation set up a test programme for foundation piles. Funderingstechnieken

    Jan 1, 1993

  • DFI
    Response Of A Pile In Soft Clay Under One-Way Cyclic Lateral Loading

    By Padmavathi V. Sagi

    In this paper, effect of cyclic loading on the behavior of a long, flexible, unrestrained vertical pile loaded laterally in soft clay is examined. For cyclic loading, the analysis is carried out usin

    Jan 1, 2006

  • DFI
    Drilled Piers With Base Preloading By Grouting - 1. Introduction

    By Boleslaw A. Klosinski

    Drilling of a pier hole is accompanied with stress releasing in the surrounding soil and often with loosening of soil at the pier base. In effect the drilled piers are more deformable than driven pile

    Jan 1, 1995

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    Design Of Foundation On Granular Piles For Five Storeyed Esidential Complex At Nazira, Assam - Synopsis

    By B. N. Hira

    A multistoreyed residential complex was at the penultimate stage of construction by ONGC at Nazira, Assam. The site was situated at high earthquake zone. The subsoil was very weak and contained soft t

    Jan 1, 1996

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    Influence Of Diameter On The Bearing Capacity Of Lateral Loaded Drilled Shaft

    By Bin Zhang

    Drilled shafts are a popular type of foundation for transportation applications. They feature the advantages of providing high bearing capacity and generating low construction noise. Advancements in

    Jan 1, 2007

  • DFI
    Determination Of Pile Lengths Under Existing Structures

    By Mohamad Hussein

    Low strain dynamic tests are performed to evaluate the structural integrity of driven or cast-in-place concrete piles. This type of testing requires minimal pile preparation, and is simply performed b

    Jan 1, 1992

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    Wave Equation Technique For Estimating Driven Pile Capacity

    By Luo Yang

    A one-dimensional wave equation based algorithm for estimation of shaft and toe resistance of driven piles using High Strain Testing (HST) data is presented. The pile is represented by a uniform elast

    Jan 1, 2006

  • DFI
    Report On An Instrumented Continuous Flight Auger Test Pile At Ascot.

    By Peter O. Wilkinson

    Ascot Racecourse in the UK is a major international venue for horseracing. The racecourse is being redeveloped to provide entirely new public facilities. The development includes the construction of a

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Recommendations For Implementing And Interpreting Non­Destructive Integrity Testing Of Cast In-Situ Concrete Piles And Diaphragm Walls.

    By Jose L. Garcia

    The following document aims to cover all issues concerning the three main methods employed for the in-situ survey of concrete pile integrity. Within it are described both sonic coring and low-stra

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Comparison Of Static Load Test And Dynamic Pile Testing Results

    By Patrick J. Hannigan

    A comparison of 40 statically and dynamically load tested piles was performed to evaluate the variation between testing methods. This evaluation indicated an agreement of 10% to 15% could be obtained

    Jan 1, 1987

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    Dewatering Practice For Deep Basements In Hawaii

    By Masanoub R. Fujioka

    A brief discussion of the methodologies involved in dewatering practices, particularly as used in Hawaii in coralline formations. A description of early dewatering practices includes a number of case

    Jan 1, 1986

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    Time-Dependent Bond Regain In Driven Piles In Permafrost ? Synopsis

    By B. Ladanyi

    The design philosophies for piles in unfrozen and frozen soils are compared, and their similarities and differences are underlined. It is shown that in frozen soils, the long term behavior of a pile i

    Jan 1, 2010