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This book is designed to be a comprehensive reference book on both soil mechanics and soil testing. It is primarily intended for the active practitioner in the field, although it is certainly a useful reference for the student. This book is a “compilation,” as it is freely taken from a […]
A variety of high- and low-strain load test procedures exist to determine the suitability of pile-soil systems for proposed pile design loads. The following article provides deep foundation contractors with a load test overview that discusses implementation and the differing methods commonly utilized. Conducting Load Tests All forms of load […]
By: Carl A. Hazenberg, P.E. Chief Engineer/Partner Everlast Synthetic Products, LLC This is a brief introduction to SPW911 software to give new users an overview of its main features. Since the introduction of SPW911 software into the piling industry, it has established itself as a valuable tool for both engineers […]
By applying the principles of physics, mechanics, hydraulics, strength of materials, and structural engineering – an approach dubbed soil mechanics – geotechnical engineers have gained an understanding of various soil behaviors for a century. Because the analysis of soil is more complex than that of steel or concrete, which are […]
View complete article here. In the previous issue I wrote an article on sustainability which concluded that, when it comes to foundations, sustainability is really a win-win situation. Whether sustainability is achieved by reusing an existing foundation, using fly ash instead of cement in the concrete, or applying additional testing […]
Click here to view the complete article. by L.A. Prieto-Portar PhD, PE, SE, FASCE – Piedroba Consulting Group, LLC This brief technical note reminds the contractor how essential is the quality of the geotechnical information to stay out of trouble. Marine projects advertised for bids will include information from geotechnical […]
View complete article here. John Wolosick is the director of engineering for the Atlanta office of Hayward Baker Inc. (HBI), where he is responsible for engineering design and business development support for HBI offices nationwide. With over 35 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and contracting, Wolosick specializes in slope […]
A Foundational Profession Soil mechanic authorities, subsurface condition experts, foundation designers. These titles all reference geotechnical engineers, professionals that ensure the long-term stability of various structures and earthworks. Tasked with designing foundations, slopes and retaining walls, geotechnical professionals rely heavily on self-conducted site investigations, rather than code-based design. This reliance […]
View complete article here. by Sarah Milstead This summer, Pile Buck traveled to Clarence, New York on the outskirts of Buffalo to interview Dick Hartman, P.E., referenced in the industry as the number one cofferdam expert in the world. PB: Dick, can you begin with some background of where you grew […]
View complete article here. by Sarah Milstead Bengt Fellenius has changed little since our last meeting. Age seems to elude him as he remains boyishly- handsome and still carries a discernible Swedish ac- cent. He was wearing sneakers which seemed to ease his great stride as he energetically led the way […]