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Augered Pressure Grouted Piles In Complex Glacial Soils - A Case Study - 1. Introduction
By Peter J. Jancich
This paper describes the installation of high capacity Augered Pressure Grouted piles which support structural loading from a four level parking garage in west-central DuPage County, Illinois. The sub
Jan 1, 1991
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Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid in the Deep Foundation Industry - Synopsis
By S. H. Miller
Biodegradable hydraulic fluids can save tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and clean up costs in the event of a hydraulic fluid leak or spill. When properly selected, applied, maintaine
Jan 1, 2000
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Design, Construction and Monitoring of a Secant Pile Compression Ring
By Jason Weck, Alper Turan, Ali Chehadeh
"Rapid expansion of urban areas dictates the need to expand/rehabilitate the existing buried infrastructure at the same rate. The technical challenges such as variable soil and rock profiles, high gro
Jan 1, 2014
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Tied-Down Boat Section Construction
By Romano J. Micciche
One of the largest scale uses of a multiple, high-strength steel bar tiedown system is described. Tiedowns were installed to resist hydrostatic uplift forces acting on a section of the Interstate High
Jan 1, 1994
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Volume Averaging Technique for Modelling Deformations in Soft Soil Improved with Deep Mixed Columns
By Minna Karstunen, Patrick Becker
"Abstract The deformation behaviour of a foundation on deep mixed columns in a natural soft soil is a three-dimensional problem, which has to be considered adequately in numerical modelling. However,
Jan 1, 2014
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Mathematical Background For The Design Of Rotating Machinery Foundations With Deep Piles ? Summary
By Marius B. Wechsler
There are considered deep piles which are fixed in blocks of rotating machinery foundations. A mathematical background is developed for determining the behavior of this kind of piles for motions cause
Jan 1, 1987
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The Determination Of The Property Index Of Stabilizing Agent And Computer Simulation For The Optimum Mix In Deep Foundation Construction
By Li Huimin
In this paper the step of determining the property index and the program of mixture ratio design of stabilizing agent in deep foundation construction are presented. According to the principle of compu
Jan 1, 1991
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Measurement And Analysis On The Bearing Behaviour And Driving Effects Of Piles In Shanghai Region
By Gao Dazhao
This paper presents some research results of pile foundation performance. Measurements on the bearing behaviour and driving effects of piles have been carried out during pile testing and pile driving.
Jan 1, 1991
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Improved Pile Economics: High Design Stresses And Remote Pile Testing
By Jim Frazier
Tradition has often dictated low design load stresses on piles. Such traditions often developed prior to modern static or dynamic pile testing methods and perhaps result from a few limiting situations
Jan 1, 2002
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Resolution Of Prestressed Concrete Pile Splice Problems - Summary
By David Siu
Many problems were encountered with the mechanical wedge-type splices used for the 15-inch square precast prestressed concrete piles installed at an industrial plant site. Many of the wedges were brea
Jan 1, 1991
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A Case Study Supporting The Need For A Rational Method For Design And Installation Of Vibratory Driven Piles
By Franklin M. Grynkewicz
The subject of bearing pile performance installed by vibratory hammers has been a matter of increasing study and continued controversy. A recent case study from a major bridge replacement project is d
Jan 1, 1991
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Non-Conventional Practice: Recent Case Histories of the use of Vertical Buttress Piles in Deep Excavation Support
By Tony Brunger, Abid O. Adekunte, George Munteanu, David Greentree
A number of novel solutions have been proposed in recent years as alternatives to props and tie-backs in deep excavation support e.g. Adekunte (2008), Deschamps et. al. (2008), Adekunte et al. (2010)
Jan 1, 2018
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Deep Soil Stabilization Using Lime Cement Columns - Synopsis:
By Melvin I. Esrig
Lime Cement column stabilization of soft clay and sand in Salt Lake City, Utah and in San Francisco California is described and discussed. Stabilization permitted the construction, in a single stage,
Jan 1, 2000
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Reinforcement of Existing Deep Foundations with Micropiles
By Mauricio Terceros, Martin Achmus, Freddy Lopez
The massive use of deep foundations had a remarkable influence in the building industry in the 20th century. Piles and micropiles made possible to erect thousands of civil structures around the world,
Jan 1, 2018
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Value Engineering – Design Risk and Reward at Major Sport Arena Projects
By Peter Faust, Jeremy Zorne, Timothy Siegel, Diane Fiorelli
Professional sport venue construction follows a very simple rule. Once the decision has been made to move the team to a new place, construction shall begin immediately, so that not more than one or tw
Jan 1, 2018
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Excerpts From Drilled Shafts: Construction Procedures And Design Methods - General Approach
By L. C. Reese
? Good construction and inspection presumed. ? Capacity-computation factors are independent of construction method. ? To account for variable or uncertain site conditions, anticipated construc
Jan 1, 1988
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Some Experience With Large Diameter Caissons ? Synopsis
By I. H. Wong
The large diameter caisson foundations and their construction methods for three 50 to 60 storey high buildings in Singapore are described. The caissons are 5 m to 8 m in diameter and 40 m to 100 m dee
Jan 1, 2010
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An Overview Of Augered, Cast In Place Piles In Florida - Introduction
By Kirk A. Mcintosh
Augered, cast-in-place (ACIP) piles have been utilized in the United States for a wide range of projects since the 1950's. Due to the cast-in-place nature of the installation method (and lack of
Jan 1, 1997
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An Explosive Waterproofing Of A Riverbank - A Difficult Waterproofing Problem Solved By The Unique And Controversial Combination Of A Mining Technique (Blasting) And A Soil Improvement Technique (Jet-Grouting) - The Problem
By M. Zanotto
[ ] A period of heavy rains caused the river Adda to flood parts of the Valtellina, one of the Alpine valleys of Northern Italy. The exceptionally high waters put under considerable strain the whole
Jan 1, 1992
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Impact And Ramifications Of Setup For Pile Foundations
By Cory G. Rice
A significant portion of the piling industry has long felt relying on soil setup to gain the required capacity is a complexity that would rather not be dealt with. Instead, the pile are driven to the
Jan 1, 1992