Developing Production Pile Driving Criteria from Test Pile Data

Developing Production Pile Driving Criteria from Test Pile Data

Author: Dan A. Brown

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 0309143357

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TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 418: Developing Production Pile Driving Criteria from Test Pile Data provides information on the current practices used by state transportation agencies to develop pile driving criteria, with special attention paid to the use of test pile data in the process.


The Application of Stress-wave Theory to Piles

The Application of Stress-wave Theory to Piles

Author: Jaime Alberto dos Santos

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 772

ISBN-13: 9781586039097

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"This volume contains 101 papers presented at the 8th International Conference on the Application of Stress Wave Theory to Piles, held in Lisbon, Portugal in 2008." "It is divided in 14 chapters according to the conference themes: Wave mechanics applied to pile engineering; Relationship between static resistance to driving and long-term static soil resistance; Case histories involving measurementand analysis of stress waves; Dynamic monitoring of driven piles; Dynamic soil-pile interaction models - numerical and physical modeling; High-strain dynamic test; Low-strain dynamic test; Rapid-load test; Monitoring and analysis of vibratory driven piles; Correlation of dynamic and static load tests; Quality assurance of deep foundations using dynamic methods; Incorporation of dynamic testing into design codes and testing standards; Ground vibrations induced by pile motions; Dynamic measurements in ground field testing." "This conference aims to contribute to a better and more efficient professional interaction between specialized contractors, designers and academicians. By joining the contribution of all of them it was possible to elucidate the today's state-of-the-art in science, technology and practice in the application of stress wave theory to piles."--BOOK JACKET.


Frontier Technologies for Infrastructures Engineering

Frontier Technologies for Infrastructures Engineering

Author: Alfredo H.S. Ang

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-04-21

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 0415498759

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An exclusive collection of papers introducing current and frontier technologies of special significance to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of civil infrastructures. This volume is intended for professional and practicing engineers involved with infrastructure systems such as roadways, bridges, buildings, power generating and distribution systems, water resources, environmental facilities, and other civil infrastructure systems. Contributions are by internationally renowned and eminent experts, and cover: 1. Life-cycle cost and performance; 2.Reliability engineering; 3. Risk assessment and management; 4. Optimization methods and optimal design; 5. Role of maintenance, inspection, and repair; 6. Structural and system health monitoring; 7. Durability, fatigue and fracture; 8. Corrosion technology for metal and R/C structures; 9. Concrete materials and concrete structures.


Board of Contract Appeals Decisions

Board of Contract Appeals Decisions

Author: United States. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 1872

ISBN-13:

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The full texts of Armed Services and othr Boards of Contract Appeals decisions on contracts appeals.


Geotechnical Related Development and Implementation of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methods

Geotechnical Related Development and Implementation of Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Methods

Author: George G. Goble

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780309068543

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This synthesis report will be of interest to geotechnical, structural, and bridge engineers, especially those involved in the development and implementation of the geotechnical aspects of the AASHTO Bridge Code. The synthesis documents a review of geotechnical related LRFD specifications and their development worldwide to compare them with the current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Code. Design procedures for foundations, earth retaining structures, and culverts are summarized and compared with the methods specified by the AASHTO code. This TRB report provides information designed to assist engineers in implementing the geotechnical features of LRFD methods. Information for the synthesis was collected by surveying U.S. and Canadian transportation agencies and by conducting a literature search using domestic and international sources. Interviews were also conducted with selected international experts. The limited available experience in the United States and information from international practice are discussed to understand the problems that have arisen in order that solutions may be found. Based on the studies reported here, suggestions for improving the code are identified.