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  • DFI
    Staged Construction of an Interstate I69 Embankment: Coupled Hydromechanical Numerical Simulation

    By Malek Smadi, Yazen A. Khasawneh

    "New embankments were constructed mostly on soft clays as part of interstate I69 extension in southern Indiana. The embankments serve as bridge abutments and as part of the fill sections along the int

    Jan 1, 2017

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    Radium Hospital Project in Oslo, Norway.

    By Dominik Gächter, Wojciech Szczepiñski

    In early 2020, the construction phase began for the new complex of buildings for Radium Hospital in Oslo – the leading facility for cancer treatment in Norway. Settlements in the surrounding area, cau

    Sep 8, 2021

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    Radium Hospital Project In Oslo, Norway

    By Wojciech Szczepiński, Dominik Gächter

    In early 2020, the construction phase began for the new complex of buildings for Radium Hospital in Oslo – the leading facility for cancer treatment in Norway. Settlements in the surrounding area, cau

    Oct 1, 2021

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    Capitol Complex Phase 1 Expansion

    By Eric S. Lindquist, Charles A. Luxford

    The State of Texas recently adopted a master plan to expand the existing Capitol Complex in Austin. Phase 1 of this expansion will add two new State office buildings and five levels of underground par

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    Levee Rehabilitation, Lower Wood River Phase II– East Alton IL. Deep Cutoff Wall

    By Gene Bryant, Wesley Schmutzler, Matteo Bertoni

    The levees where the Mississippi River and the Lower Wood River meet near East Alton Illinois have been a problem area for years due to underseepage. The first phase of the deep cutoff wall was a 2,00

    Jan 1, 2019

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    Inspector's Manual For Driven Pile Foundations ? Introduction

    This manual provides basic practical instruction on the inspection of driven piles. It covers the essential components of pile driving, such as the pile driving hammer, hammer accessories, the pile an

    Jan 1, 1997

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    What It Takes (Geostructurally) To Extend The Plane Train Tunnel Under The World'S Busiest Airport

    By Ryan T. Smith, Anthony Sahj, Alexander T. Darnell

    Every second can count when trying to board a departing flight or catch a ride-share to your final destination. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is in the midst of a project that aims

    Oct 1, 2022

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    Foundation Reuse: Overcoming Resistance

    By Sara Anderson, Rachel Nicholls, Tim Chapman, Janice Windle

    "In city center sites around the world, and in particular in London, foundation reuse is becoming increasingly widespread as the ground is filled with detritus from previous developments. This paper s

    Jan 1, 2005

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    Assessment Of Impacts And Challenges Of Existing Codes Of The Bi-Directional Static Load Test (Bdslt)

    By Danielle Nhanqulumanga, Pranith Bhatt, Snehal Patel, Khadeeja Priyan

    The Bi-Directional Static Load Test (BDSLT) is a test that determines the capacity of piles when loaded under bi-axial static compression. In recent years the BDSLT has seen an increase in demand due

    Sep 1, 2022

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    Safety And Economics Of Working Platforms – A Uk Perspective

    By David Corke

    The paper presents the development of Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) calculation of rig track loading, the production of the Building Research Establishment document “Working platforms for tra

    May 1, 2022

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    Use of EPS for Roadway Embankments on Soft Soils

    By Sylvia S. Eskander, Sherif S. AbdelSalam, Mona B. Anwar

    Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) geofoam has long been used in numerous geotechnical applications due to its lightweight and durability. Among these applications is the use of EPS as an alternative fill mat

    Jan 1, 2019

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    Guidelines for Selecting Cutoff Wall Systems

    By Mary Ellen Large

    This publication of Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is intended to provide project owners, design engineers and construction professionals with guidelines for selecting cutoff wall and barrier system

    Jan 1, 2021

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    The Impact Geotechnical Data Management Systems May Have on Risk Allocation for Differing Site Conditions in Construction Contracts

    By Steven M. Henderson, Zachary D. Jones

    The risk of allocation in construction contracts is a primary concern for all parties. For contracts involving subsurface construction the allocation of site condition risk is critical. In the past on

    Jan 1, 2017

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    Consultants Can Be Safe, Too – A Collaborative Approach

    By Brian FitzPatrick, Michael J. Weaver

    Everyone has a role in site safety, even consultants. This paper presents a summary of how a geotechnical and environmental consulting firm, with field staff on construction and subsurface exploration

    Jan 1, 2019

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    Diggs Does Deep Foundations

    By Robert Bachus, Nikolaos Machairasm, Allen Cadden

    Data Interchange for Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (DIGGS) is a data transfer standard that is gaining widespread acceptance in the geotechnical and geoenvironmental communities. Origi

    Jan 1, 2019

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    Linking the Installation Response of Screw Piles to Soil Strength and Ultimate Capacity

    By James P. Hambleton, Sam A. Stanier

    A perceived advantage of screw-type foundations is the ability infer aspects of foundation performance from quantities measured or observed during installation, especially the installation torque. A p

    Jan 1, 2019

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    The Deep Cut-Off at the Walter F. George Dam

    "TREVIICOS CorporationINTRODUCTIONThe Walter F. George lock and dam was constructed on the Chattahoochee River between 1955 and 1963 with the double function of improving navigation and generating pow

    Jan 1, 2014

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    EFFC/DFI Best Practice Guide to Tremie Concrete for Deep Foundations, Edition 1

    By EFFC/DFI Concrete Task Group

    Concrete technology continues to advance rapidly and modern mixes with five components – cement, additions, aggregates, (chemical) admixtures and water – often have characteristics which differ signif

    Jan 1, 2016

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    Pile Driving Dilemma: Reducing Noise, Vibrations

    By Michael D. Justason

    "In January 2009, long-time competitors, Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd. of Toronto and Bermingham Foundation Solutions of Hamilton, joined forces to tackle one of the Greater Toronto area’s largest de

    Jan 1, 2012

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