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  • DFI
    Non-Destructive Geophysical Evaluation Of Deep-Mixed Soil: A Computer Modeling Study

    By David A. Staab

    Numerical modeling was used to investigate the feasibility of using two geophysical imaging techniques, cross-borehole ground penetrating radar (XBGPR) tomography and electrical resistivity (ER) tomog

    Jan 1, 2004

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    Jet Grouting As Soil Improvement In Southeast Florida

    By Evelio N. Horta

    The influence of soil improvement replacement area in foundation settlements is discussed for soil improvement methods used in Southeast Florida. A 3D Finite element analysis is used for two typical c

    Jan 1, 2007

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    Load Test Analysis On Augered Pressure Grouted Displacement Piles

    By Wei Zheng

    A pulverized coal fired power plant is being built in Osceola, Arkansas, along the Mississippi River. The subsurface soil conditions consist of a certain amount of very soft clayey silt and clay under

    Jan 1, 2007

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    Predicting The End Bearing Capacity Of Rock Socketed Shafts

    By Lianyang Zhang

    For optimal design of rock socketed shafts used to support axial loading, it is important to predict the end bearing capacity. The existing empirical methods for determining the end bearing capacity o

    Jan 1, 2008

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    Little Britain Project: Construction Of Basement

    By R. H. Wright

    This paper describes the design philosophy and methods employed in constructing the foundation elements for the Little Britain Project in the City of London. The Contract is a design and construct pac

    Jan 1, 1989

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    Real Time Validation of Driven Cast In-Situ Piles

    By Derek Egan

    "Abstract Construction clients want their foundation solutions to be right first time, every time; but it is often the geotechnical contractor who carries the most risk in achieving this. Robust valid

    Jan 1, 2014

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    Lateral Dynamic Response Of Single Inclined Piles

    By Amalia Giannakou

    This paper utilises 3-D finite-element modeling to study the static and dynamic lateral harmonic response of inclined piles, in a homogenous and a non-homogenous soil, modeled as a linear hysteretic m

    Jan 1, 2006

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    An Innovative Approach To Load Testing Of High Capacity Piles

    By P. Bermingham

    A new approach to load testing of high capacity piles is presented. The method is mobile, inexpensive, repeatable and non-destructive allowing for multiple pile testing at a single site. A reaction ma

    Jan 1, 1989

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    Thermal Integrity Profiling Of Drilled Shafts

    By Gray Mullins

    The construction of drilled shafts as well as other cast in place foundation alternatives relies heavily on good practices from the contractor, engineer, and inspector in order to produce a quality fo

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Design Optimization - Drilled Shafts Installed In Sand, Gravel And Cobble Formation

    By Emad Farouz

    The resistance of very dense glacial outwash formations consisting of sand, gravel and cobble formations can be quite high, and techniques for measuring the strength and deformation properties often c

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Case History: Effect Of Plastic Clays On The Behavior Of APGD Piles In Central Florida

    By Amr M. Sallam

    In recent years, with the increase of the number of high-rise buildings that are proposed and being built in Central Florida especially in Downtown Orlando, Augered Pressure Grouted Displacement (APGD

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Skilled Operative Training For The Foundation Industry - Summary

    By Geoffrey Birch

    A skilled and efficient workforce is a pre-requisite for the success of modern construction companies. The drive for improved performance, innovation and best value must be matched by the enhanced ski

    Jan 1, 2000

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    Non-Linear Analysis Of Laterally Loaded Piles: Calibration Of A New Method

    By Vasileios A. Drosos

    The response of pile foundations to lateral loads is an important factor for the successful performance of several critical structures. A new numerical code for the analysis of single piles under late

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Kinematic Load Tests On A Model Pile In Clay

    By Michael J. Brown

    Load testing is important for controlling the quality of piled foundations. The Statnamic test is an alternative to existing testing methods with a load duration that lies between that for static and

    Jan 1, 2002

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    100-Day Document - Mandatory Discussion, Mediation And Arbitration Of Construction Disputes ? 1.0 Coverage

    1.1 The parties agree to submit all claims, disputes or controversies arising out of, or in relation to, the interpretation, application or enforcement of this agreement, including dispute resolution

    Jan 1, 1994

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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

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    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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    Horizontal Resistance Behavior Of Pile With Wings In Sand

    By Wen Songlin

    This paper presents an experimental program to investigate the behavior of a pile with wings under horizontal loads in sand at laboratory. The work focused on evaluating the lateral resistance behavio

    Jan 1, 2007

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    St Joseph Hospital Of Bellingham, Washington Addition Supported On Helical Pulldown Micropiles

    By J. L. Goen

    The Saint Joseph Hospital of Bellingham is located on a site underlain by glacial outwash. The construction of a five-story tower addition above an existing two-story wing was supported by five large

    Jan 1, 2004