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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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