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Session 30 "Grouting for Tunnels 2"
By Raymond Henn
Yes we have also used some however, again because of the nature of the maintenance window where we have that two hour (at best) window every night and due to the numerous other crews that are wanting
Feb 10, 2003
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Pile Installation Recorder Tests For ACIP/CFA Piles - Introduction
By Garland Likins
The Texas Department of Transportation, now considering using Augered Cast-In-Place (ACIP) Piles (also known as Continuous-Flight-Auger or CFA Piles) in their foundations, awarded a research project t
Jan 1, 1998
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Diving Underground - Through a Hologram - To Better Understand Foundation Risk
By Scott A. Anderson, Benjamin S. Rivers, Derrick D. Dasenbrock, Silas Nichols
Unknown geotechnical conditions are a major source of risk. Unexplored places vastly outnumber the sampled and tested ones, and widely spaced boreholes with intermittent tests and samples are the norm
Jan 1, 2019
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A Coupled FE-BE Formulation For The Prediction Of Vibrations Due To Vibratory And Impact Pile Driving
By H. R. Masoumi
This paper presents a numerical model for the prediction of free field vibrations due to vibratory and impact driving. As the focus is on the response in the far field, where deformations are relative
Jan 1, 2006
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North American Geotechnical Exploration Practice ? Synopsis
By C. O. Riggs
Geotechnical exploration in North America, in particular, exploration for deep foundations analyses, is currently and generally performed following the most basic sampling and insitu testing methods a
Jan 1, 2010
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Using Seismic Tomography To Evaluate Foundation Structures
By Ed Kase
Cross-hole sonic logging (CSL) has become the universal standard, nondestructive testing (NDT) method used in evaluating the integrity of foundation structures to maintain quality assurance and qualit
Jan 1, 2003
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Marine Foundations Of Bridges In The Northeastern USA (dd1131f4-385d-4efe-8191-edcc7983fec3)
By James S. Graham
Marine design and construction methods are presented on the caisson foundations for the tower piers at the Brooklyn, Ben Franklin, Delaware Memorial 1st, Tappan Zee, Walt Whitman, Throgs Neck, Verraza
Jan 1, 2013
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Reflections on Tremie Concreting in Deep Foundations
By Gilbert R. Tallard
"Pouring deep foundations by the tremie pipe method is nowadays such a common process that it has becomes an unspecified practice. Means and methods are almost entirely at the contactor’s discretion.
Jan 1, 2017
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Piles In Expansive Soil For Large Tension Forces ? Synopsis
By G. W. Plant
This paper describes the design philosophy and construction details of piles between 25m and 32m deep to support 160m high and 110m base diameter cooling rowers for a major power station. It is sited
Jan 1, 2010
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DYNA Force-An Elasto-Magnetic Sensor For Force Measuring Of Post Tensioning Ground Anchors
By Lucian Bogdan
On many occasions during construction and service life of the structure, it is crucial to know the load in post tensioning tendons and anchors. Although there are many methods to measure the tendon fo
Jan 1, 2009
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Evaluation And Testing Of Distressed Pile Foundations Supporting Oil Storage Tanks
By Michael W. Oakland
Weidlinger Associates was retained to evaluate the foundations supporting ten oil storage tanks at a tank farm on the east coast. The tanks were constructed over the site of a landfill which was unde
Jan 1, 2009
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Drilled Pier Foundation In Hard Carbonate Rock ? Synopsis
By K. E. Darnell
Drilled pier foundations have long been a favored foundation type for heavily loaded structures. Drilled piers derive their load-bearing capacity from end-bearing, and/or sidewall friction. This type
Jan 1, 2010
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Dynamic Load Testing Of Augered Cast-In-Place Piles
By Garland Likins
High strain PDA testing has become common for verification of capacity of both driven and bored piles. It is equally applicable to Augered-Cast-in-Place (ACIP) Piles. It also evaluates other aspects o
Jan 1, 2000
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"Static Load Testing" How Important Is It? ? Introduction
By Jack Hayes
The design and construction of deep foundations involve many uncertainties. For the designer there are uncertainties regarding soil and ground water variability, regarding sampling and lab testing, re
Jan 1, 2000
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The Role Of Real-Time Instrumentation In Large Infrastructure Projects
By J. G. La Fonta
The rapid development of real-time monitoring technology for the construction of large underground structures in urban areas can be attributed to: the zero-risk objective, the need for transparency be
Jan 1, 2006
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Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Program: An OPA Runner Up
By Jeff Hopple
"Bluestone Dam in Hinton, W.Va., along the New River, is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Completed in 1949, the dam is 165 ft (50 m) tall, 2,048 ft (624 m) wide, and en
Jan 1, 2014
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Stone Column Treatment and Elaborate Load Tests Verification for Improving Subsoil Conditions on a Large-Scale Residential Development Project
By Vijaya Bhushan Rao, Jason Redgers
A substantial lifestyle destination in the United Arab Emirates, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi comprising of 1315 villas, town houses and non-residential leisure facilities is built over an area of 280
Sep 8, 2021
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RC Harris Water Filtration Plant Expansion Excavation Support Design, Installation And Performance
By Matthew Janes
The RC Harris Filtration Plant, which treats the majority of the fresh water for over 2.5 million Torontonians, is a Canadian Architectural Heritage site demonstrating a classic example of Art Deco A
Jan 1, 2006
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New Technique To Drive Piles By Impact Hammer Inside The Pile - Synopsis
By Djk Arentsen
A new technique to drive tubular piles by impact hammer inside the pile has confirmed a dramatic reduction of noise and the opportunity to save steel. Also a reduction in driving time and a higher bea
Jan 1, 1996
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The Use Of Spin Fin® Piles In Massachusetts
By Les R. Chernauskas
Driven pipe piles are commonly used for near and offshore structures due to their omni-directional bending resistance, large surface area, and ease of installation. However, these piles typically cann
Jan 1, 2011