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  • DFI
    Load Test On A Model Pile Driven Into Sand ? Summary

    By A. Mazzucato

    This paper presents the experimental results of driving and load tests on an instrumented pile driven into a test pit filled with fine homogeneous sand.

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Damage To Initially Bent Piles ? Synopsis

    By B. B. Broms

    A method for calculating the bending moment induced in misaligned or bent piles is described, The maximum bending moment varies with the angular rotation between the pile segments, the coefficient of

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Deep Compaction Of Saturated Loess By Means Of Sand-Gravel Piles ? Synopsis

    By Z. G. Lin

    In Xian, China, compaction by means of soil (or lime-soil) piles is one of the effective methods widely used for densifying loess and eliminating its collapsibility. However, as a result of groundwate

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Tunnel Headwall Softeyes: Fiberglass Design Applications and Constructability Challenges

    By Shawna Munn, Jakub Hudler

    This paper outlines the use of tunneling headwall softeyes for transit construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) over the past decade. Due to spatial constraints, tunnel boring machines

    Jan 1, 2018

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    Tentative Guidelines For Design Of Stone Columns- G. H. Approach - Synopsis

    By A. R. Katti

    The stone columns are widely used in the improving the bearing capacity of weak soils mostly for supporting flexible foundation systems. The load carrying capacity of a stone column is complex in natu

    Jan 1, 1996

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    Eglinton Crosstown, a New Step in Toronto’s Subway System

    By Lars Richter, Franz-Werner Gerressen

    "The Eglinton Crosstown Line was conceived as the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, a partially underground light rail line, announced in 2007 as part of the Transit City plan, which included the implementation

    Jan 1, 2017

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    Capacity Of Large Diameter Bored Piles Determind By Stress-Wave Theory ? Synopsis

    By S. X. Liang

    In China, the bearing capacity predictions of the pile with Stress-Wave Theory have been developed rapidly in recent years. This paper recommended a DZH-3 Pile Driving Analyzer and its relevant comput

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Bearing Capacity Of Piles Determined By Field Tests ? Synopsis

    By D. M. Milovic

    On the basis of relatively large number of field load tests of piles, the determination of the ultimate bearing capacity have been studied. Using the load settlement curves and the results of the cone

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Accessories For Driven Piles ? Synopsis

    By H. W. Hunt

    Accessories are increasingly used to protect and extend H, pipe, precast concrete, timber, and sheet piles for any soils conditions. With point protection, piles can be driven through boulders, layere

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Ground Improvement for the Distressed Earth Bund Using Stone Column - A Case Study

    By M. Kumaran, A. Vetriselvan, A. Purantharan

    "This paper presents a case history of evaluating the stability of a distressed earth bund and rectification measures carried out. A 5.45 km long, 7m high earth bund for drinking water storage was con

    Jan 1, 2017

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    Soil Nail And Jet Grouted Excavation Support Wall At Peirce Mill Dam

    By Eric M. Klein

    As part of the Woodrow Wilson Replacement Bridge project several damaged wetland and environmental areas were to be mitigated. One of the mitigation projects consisted of constructing a Denil fish lad

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Case Studies In Mission Bay, San Francisco: Deep Foundations In Challenging Soil Conditions

    By Lori A. Simpson

    Mission Bay is a 300-acre reclaimed site in San Francisco, California, that is currently being redeveloped. Plans include new neighborhoods, parks, a new University of California, San Francisco, rese

    Jan 1, 2006

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    Theoretical And Experimental Investigation On Underwater Ground Anchors

    By Leonello Sciacca

    Deepening of harbours has become a priority, necessary to the ongoing operation of the wharves in the face of deeper draft merchant vessels and cruise ships. It is now standard practice in many areas

    Jan 1, 2011

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    A Numerical Model For Load Transfer And Settlement Of Bored Cast In-Situ Piles

    By Joshua R. Omer

    A numerical model is developed for predicting the load transfer and settlement behaviour of vertically loaded, bored cast in-situ piles. Based on analysis of full-scale pile tests, closed-form equatio

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Innovative Methods for Underground Parking in Central Cities

    By Qi Wang, Zengzhu Kang, Jianguo Liu, Guanglei Liu

    "Due to the increase of automotive vehicles, available parking spaces become a new type of limited resource in central cities of China, especially in those old districts without visionary urban planni

    Jan 1, 2017

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    Practical Experiences On Pile Dynamic Measurement In Shanghai - Synopsis

    By J. Pei

    The studies of dynamic measurements using stress wave theory has commenced in China. This paper introduces some practical experiences using "CASE method" in Shanghai showing applications of dynamic me

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Army Corps of Engineers Seepage Control Cutoffs for Dam and Levees Engineering Manual (EM)

    By David B. Paul

    "ABSTRACTThe US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has 704 dams in their inventory and over 100,000 miles of levees with a capital value of over $150 billion. Currently, there are 319 dams that are class

    Jan 1, 2014

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    Construction Of Long Tubular Column Foundations Under Deep Water ? Synopsis

    By C. L. Liao

    The chief experiences for constructing deep tubular columns foundation under deep water are as follows: 1. P.C. tubular columns were sunk inside the caisson. 2. P.O. tubular columns of 3.6 M. diameter

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Ultimate Uplift Capacity Of Single And Group Piles In Clay ? Synopsis

    By B. M. Das

    Several laboratory model test results for the determination of the ultimate uplift capacity of single and group metal piles embedded in near-saturated clay have been presented. Based on the uplift tes

    Jan 1, 2010

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    Installation Of Augerpiles In Low Headroom And Restricted Access Conditions

    By Jim Steding

    L.G. Barcus and Sons, Inc. recently completed a three-phase project for the expansion of Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico for McCarthy Construction Co., the Construction Manager for th

    Jan 1, 2003