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Testing And Evaluation Of Driven Plate Piles In A Full Size Test Slope: A New Method For Stabilizing Shallow Landslides ? Introduction
By Richard Short
Shallow rainfall-induced landslides in residual and colluvial hillslopes and steep embankments are a common occurrence in many settings [1, 2, 3]. While occasionally posing a threat to property and l
Jan 1, 2007
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The Reliability Of Conventional Design Methods For Driven Piles In Sand - Synopsis
By Kenneth Gavin
The accurate prediction of the shaft capacity of drives piles in sand continues to present problems for foundation designers. Research in this field has been carried out for many years and has yielded
Jan 1, 1996
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Developments For Mitigating Measures From Deep Shafts Of North/South-Line Amsterdam
By Klaus Pöllath
This paper describes mitigating measures and the design of compensation grouting which will be executed from deep shafts of the Amsterdam North/South Metro line project. Due to the specific conditions
Jan 1, 2006
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A Cut And Cover In Stiff Clay In Eurre-France - Synopsis
By R. Stenne
This paper deals with a complementary soil investigation which being part of the contract helped understand the behavior of a softened clay and adjusted the design of a retaining structure accordingly
Jan 1, 2000
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Lateral Pile Load Testing Under Cyclic Loads
By Dan Brown
This paper presents a case study of a cyclic lateral pile load testing program performed on two 18-in square prestressed concrete piles (PSC) in Savannah, Georgia. The load test program was developed
Jan 1, 2003
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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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Ground Support for Shafts and Underground Construction Using Artificial Ground Freezing – Sophia Spoortunnel Rotterdam (Nl) – Cern Geneva (CH) – Leipzig (DE) – Berlin (DE)
By Helmut Hass, Marco Ziller
"Abstract: 1 Sophia Spoortunnel Marco Ziller, Trevi S.p.A.:For the construction of 14 cross passages connecting the twin tunnels of the Sophiaspoortunnel the Artificial Ground Freezing technique was a
Jan 1, 2014
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Micropiles And Anchor Piles - The Liberty Bridge
By Daryl W. Wurster
The Liberty Bridge in Greenville, South Carolina is a curved, cable-stayed, pedestrian bridge with primary support provided by two towers. The bridge is part of the Falls Park redevelopment. The bridg
Jan 1, 2006
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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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The Analysis Of FEM On The Anchorage Consolidation For Stabilizing A Tunnel With Thick Overburden ? Synopsis
By J. M. Pei
In this paper, the nonlinear finite element analysis is used to study the support system of a tunnel which is designed to pass through deep-embeded stratum. The rock mass is rather intact, though a se
Jan 1, 2010
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New Focus: Environmental Impact Reduction of Proper Slurry Waste Management
By Zachary Q. Maassen
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the environmental benefits of properly managing slurry waste as it is generated on site. The following projects will be used to illustrate the importance of p
Jan 1, 2018
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RD Pile Wall – A Water Tight Retaining Wall Structure
By Antti J. Perala, Teemu J. Yli-Kovero
"Efficient use of land is constantly requiring more underground construction. Minimized execution time and disturbance to surroundings and nearby structures are essential benefits for all construction
Jan 1, 2017
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An Innovative Foundation Technology For The Construction Of Retaining Walls In Urban Areas - Introduction
By F. Pagliacci
Retaining walls for the construction of underground urban infrastructures have to be executed considering the impact of a deep foundation job-site within an urban network. Traditional excavation syste
Jan 1, 2000
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Construction Of A Continuous Flight Auger Secant Wall: Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant, Atlanta, Georgia - Project Details
By Gordon King
The City of Atlanta Water Department required the construction of a two sludge tanks and a wet well at the existing Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant. Western Summit won a design build contract to b
Jan 1, 2003
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Base Grouted Piles - Mr. P. M Cashman, Independent Consultant
By W. J. Kingwell
My comments and questions are addressed to Mr. Troughton. It seems to me that the tests were very well tailored to determine long term effects on performance of bearing piles as groundwater pressures
Jan 1, 1991
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Construction Of Effluent Outfall Diffusers For The Boston Harbor Project
By Geoffrey D. Collins
This paper deals with the construction of the Effluent Outfall Diffusers which form part of the outfall for the Deer Island sewage project. The work was executed 15 km out to sea in Massachusetts Bay
Jan 1, 1994
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Numerical Simulation Of Quasi-Static Pile Load Test
By N. Q. Huy
This paper describes the application of finite element analysis to simulate the static and quasi-static pile load tests in different drainage conditions. The possible effect of excess pore water press
Jan 1, 2006
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Augered Cast-In-Place Piles Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) 1988 Annual Meeting - Ritz-Carlton Hotel In Atlanta (Buckhead), Georgia
By James J. Neate
The augered cast-in-place pile system came into use in the late 1940's where various techniques were tried using pressure grouting methods. In the early development stages some piles were install
Jan 1, 1988
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Small Diameter Piling System Used In Australia
By P. J. Yttrup
Small diameter timber piles are used in Australia to solve foundation problems in soft or filled ground and expansive soil. The paper describes the results of pile load tests to develop simple methods
Jan 1, 1989
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Hand-Dug Caisson Foundation Of The International Trade Centre In Shenzhen ? Synopsis
By Y. G. Li
The design and construction of the hand-dug caisson pier foundation of the Shenzhen International Trade Centre are described in the paper. In addition discussions and inquires about the load-bearing c
Jan 1, 2010