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Advanced Continuous Surface Wave Testing (Acsw): Geologic And Geotechnical Site Characterization For The 21St Century
By David Wilshaw
Continuous Surface Wave (CSW) testing has been the “next big thing” in ground characterization for the last 25 years. The technique uses surface geophones to measure the speed at which Rayleigh waves
Oct 1, 2022
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Proceedings Of Earth Retention Systems 2003: A Joint Conference - Earth Retention Systems In The Urban Environment - Special Considerations
By George J. Tamara
The urban environment presents special challenges for the design and construction of earth retention systems. Complications arising from difficult subsurface conditions are compounded by the presence
Jan 1, 2003
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Large Diameter Helical Piles for Refinery Expansion
By Chris Normand, Paul Volpe, Eric Wey, Howard Perko, Burt Ogilvie, Patrick Murray
"A refinery expansion project for Marathon Petroleum Company in Southern Louisiana required existing medium to large pipe racks to be expanded for additional capacity. Foundation modifications were ne
Jan 1, 2017
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Field and Laboratory Mix Trials for a Deep Soil/Cement/Bentonite Cut-Off Wall Using CSM Equipment
By Russell J. Denny
"A 25m deep cut-off wall is required for environmental remediation of a Former Chlor-Alkali Plant. Extensive trials were conducted to verify the effectiveness of the mixes proposed, with the requireme
Jan 1, 2015
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Construction of Cooling Water Intake Shafts for the Oak Creek Expansion Project, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
By Edward Jacobsen
The Oak Creek Power Plant in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is currently undertaking an expansion project. In order to supply cooling water to this facility, a 27' (8.2m) diameter tunnel will be bored, in
May 11, 2007
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Laboratory Validation Of In-Situ Tests - 1. Introduction
This paper summarizes seven years of Italian experience with the use of large calibration chambers for the calibration, under closely controlled stress and strain conditions, of some in situ testing
Jan 1, 1987
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Overview of Construction and Design of Auger Cast-in-Place and Drilled Displacement Piles
By Monica Prezzi
"Auger cast-in-place (ACIP} piles and drilled displacement piles are being increasingly used as foundation elements for structures, particularly in projects requiring accelerated construction or invol
Jan 1, 2005
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Collaborative Value Engineering Redesign - DFI 2020
By Martin Mcdermott, Kevin Tehansky, Robert Ross, Jeffrey Goodwin
A foundation value engineering redesign is a collaboration between the project owner, original design team, general contractor, foundation contractor and redesign team. Without the acceptance and coll
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Diaphragm Wall Technique Used In A Different Way Cutting Trenches Up To 823 Ft. (251 M) For An Exploration And Bulk Sampling Program
By Stefan Schwank, Alexander Blatt, Franz-Werner Gerressen
Diaphragm wall technique is usually used to install diaphragm walls, which are known as underground structural elements commonly used for retention systems and permanent foundation elements as well as
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Innovative Alternate Underpinning Solution for Historic Structure in Boston Suburb
By Eric P. Bregman, Justin Zarrella, Ryan M. Coulson, Connor Johnson
Within a prominent Boston, MA suburb are a pair of historic stone and mortar structures built in the late 1800’s. Both the Main House and Carriage House have been maintained and occupied throughout th
Sep 8, 2021
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The Galataport Project In Istanbul, Turkey. A Unique Case History In Geotechnical Engineering
By Carlandrea Albonico, Salvatore Miranda
After a brief introduction of the whole Project, the paper describes two special geotechnical engineering solutions provided within the scope of the Galataport Project, in Istanbul, Turkey. The first
Nov 1, 2022
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Design And Construction Of The Deepest Cfa Pile In Australia
By W. L. Chong
For a project located in Docklands Victoria, a high-rise development was proposed where the geology comprised soils of various compositions and consistencies to approximately 50m deep before being und
Nov 1, 2022
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Using Settlement-Control Piles To Enhance Mat Foundation Of A High-Rise Building In Orlando
By Amr M. Sallam
A case history of utilizing a mat foundation enhanced with ?settlement-control? piles to support a high-rise building in Downtown Orlando is presented. Original geotechnical engineering studies, perf
Jan 1, 2009
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Building The Devil’s Playground: How a Ground Improvement Program Eliminated the Need for Pile Foundations
By Christian B. Woods, Joe C. Drumheller
"Kenneth A. Huber, P.E., Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, New York, New York, USAThe dream to bring New Jersey Devils hockey to the largest city in New Jersey became a reality in the summe
Jan 1, 2015
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Observing Friction Fatigue using High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing
By Ronald Damen, Dion Denes
"Friction fatigue is the loss of soil-pile friction around the shaft area of the pile. It has been observed during impact driving of piles, and has been modelled to a limited degree using physical sca
Jan 1, 1900
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Urban Challenges In Design, Co-Ordination And Construction Of Deep Foundations And Retaining Walls
By Pawan L. Sethi
Design and construction of deep foundations and basements is increasingly becoming more complex, as the density and frequency of urban development increases. This growth brings various associated chal
Nov 1, 2022
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Investigations on the Distress to the Pavements/PQC Slab around Monorail Piers, Wadala, Mumbai
By Unnikrishnan Nair, Sandeep S. Nikam, Sanjay D. Patil, Prabir C. Basu
"Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) entrusted to implement Monorail Systems in various parts of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with the objective to supplement the present tran
Jan 1, 2015
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Prescriptive Specification Design: The Impact on Cost and Constructability – Case History
By Shawna Munn, Nadir Ansari, Allison Bennett
"This paper outlines how specification driven design has made Toronto Area transit infrastructure projects more expensive than similar private projects, and provides a case study of the results of an
Jan 1, 2017
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Laboratory Modeling of Internal Erosion in Dam Foundations
By Kenneth E. Henn, David B. Paul, John D. Rice, Brian H. Greene
"Several laboratory modeling programs have been conducted to investigate the mechanisms associated with internal erosion of dam embankments and foundations. The investigation consists of developing l
Jan 1, 2016
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Very Deep Foundations in Rock: The New Challenge in the Foundation Industry.
By Paolo Cavalcoli, Federico Pagliacci
"As opposed to the static functional recovery of existing structures, the construction of infrastructures in an urban environment, when combined with complex geological situations, often involves buil
Jan 1, 2015