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Marine Foundation Retrofit For The Richmond - San Rafael Bridge
By Patrick E. Durnal
A joint venture of Ben C. Gerwick Inc., Sverdrup (now Jacobs) and DMJM (now DMJM Harris) designed the $779 mill seismic upgrade of the Richmond - San Rafael Bridge over the San Pablo Bay in the San Fr
Jan 1, 2013
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Revitalizing Hillside Using Stabilization Piers Monitored By 3-D Mems-Based Inclinometers
By Peter Chou
A total of 117 slope stabilization drilled piers were installed as part of a major hillside revitalization project. The 110-million dollar development, known as Stratford at Kenwood, included an 18-st
Jan 1, 2009
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Unbraced Circular Cofferdam For Vent Building No. 6 At The South Bulkhead - Introduction
By Philip Bonanno
The first major project in Boston's new access to Logan Airport was an Immersed Tube Tunnel which extended 3,600 ft. from South Boston to East Boston across Boston Harbor. Twelve tube sections, 3
Jan 1, 1994
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Appropriate Field Measurements For Testing Capacity-Prediction Methods For Piles Installed By Vibration - Introduction
By Michael W. Neill, O&apos
The engineering profession generally does not accept vibro-driven piles as bearing piles unless their capacities can be verified by restriking with an impact hammer, which significantly reduces the ec
Jan 1, 1989
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The Soilex Pile System
By Erik M. Westerberg
The Soilex Pile combines a slender shaft, for quick and easy installation, with an enlarged pile toe, for high capacity. The key component is the Expander Body, which is inflated by injecting cement g
Jan 1, 2000
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Ground Support for Shafts and Underground Construction Using Artificial Ground Freezing – Sophia Spoortunnel Rotterdam (Nl) – Cern Geneva (CH) – Leipzig (DE) – Berlin (DE)
By Helmut Hass, Marco Ziller
"Abstract: 1 Sophia Spoortunnel Marco Ziller, Trevi S.p.A.:For the construction of 14 cross passages connecting the twin tunnels of the Sophiaspoortunnel the Artificial Ground Freezing technique was a
Jan 1, 2014
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Three-Dimensional Numerical Modelling of Load Distribution and Settlement of Pile Groups
By Onur Kacar
A numerical approach has been implemented to assess the settlements of pile groups bearing in clay. A three-dimensional finite element program has been utilized to model a vertically loaded spread foo
Jan 1, 2018
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Design and Construction of Nysted Offshore Wind Farm, Denmark
By Jørn Thomsen, Christoffer Brodbaek
"As governments increasingly accord high priority to sustainable energy, policymakers are finding that wind energy has a long track record as a proven alternative to conventional energy supply.Over th
Jan 1, 2009
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Dynamic Analysis Correlation Of Standard Penetration Resistances With The Adhesion Of Very Stiff To Hard Clays On Driven Piles
By Chris D. Thompson
In Southern Ontario, Canada, piles are frequently driven through competent clayey soils to obtain end bearing on extremely dense till or bedrock. One reason for this is the difficulty at assessing the
Jan 1, 2002
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Doyle Drive - Extreme Pile Installation
By Peter Faust
The foundations for the new South Viaduct Bridge in San Francisco were extremely challenging due to the requirement for very large and deep piles installed adjacent to historic structures. Drilled sha
Jan 1, 2011
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Copenhagen – Denmark Cityringen Metro Project: Innovative Solution for Deep Excavation in Complex Urban Areas
By Paolo Cavalcoli, Marco Ziller
"ABSTRACT: In the year 2010 the State of Denmark together with the Municipality of Copenhagen, launched a very important and complex Project : the complete construction of a new double Subway Line :th
Jan 1, 2014
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Structural Movement And Ground Settlement Control For A Deep Excavation Within An Historic Building ? Synopsis
By Martin J. Kenwright
Within the famous Harrods department store, a new lift shaft has been constructed, servicing a depth of 22m below ground level as well as the existing 6 storeys of the store. The shaft will connect wi
Jan 1, 2000
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The Analysis And Computation Of Soil-Pile (Wall) Interaction For Deep Excavation Of High-Rise Building
By Lu Peiyan
A computation model of soil-pile (wall) interaction under lateral loading is presented in this paper. The model has been applied to some engineering projects, and the comparison between computation re
Jan 1, 1991
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Current State Of Practice Of Corrision Protective Systems For Tierods And Tiebacks Used In Marine Applications ? Introduction
By Thomas A. Printz
The wide use of carbon steel in construction and engineering projects makes this engineering material accountable for approximately 85% of the total annual steel production worldwide. Despite the lac
Jan 1, 2013
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Caisson Foundation For High Speed Paper Machine ? 1 ? Introduction
By Anthony H. Tawil
Modern, high-speed machines used in the manufacture of paper require foundations with stringent settlement constraints. To fulfill this requirement, caisson piles, extending into bedrock, were selecte
Jan 1, 1987
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Dynamic Testing Results Indicator Pile Test Program --I-880 - Introduction
By D. Michael Holloway
The California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) evaluated several pile foundation schemes for supporting the structures along the realignment of Interstate 880. The project replaces the double-
Jan 1, 1995
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Instrumented Driven Steel Tube Piles At Canary Wharf, London
By A. R. Gaba
Phase I of the Canary Wharf development in London's docklands involves the construction of six fifteen storey buildings located predominantly over water of the West India Docks. The buildings are
Jan 1, 1989
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Regulations Of Construction Vibrations
By Mark R. Svinkin
Regulations are needed to keep construction vibrations in tolerable limits. The existing regulations were developed for low-rise residential structures, but they are incorrectly used for different sup
Jan 1, 2006
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Sand Compaction Piles ? Synopsis
By A. Holeyman
The displacement compaction piles described in the paper are installed using a heavy casing or tube and an internal drop hammer. The casing which initially is closed at the bottom by a sand plug displ
Jan 1, 2010
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Determination Of Hydraulic Conductivity Of The Coralline Limestone Aquifer Of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Precautions And Recommendations For Deep Foundations
By Mohamed A. Eliwah
This paper deals with the determination of hydraulic conductivity of the coastal coralline limestone aquifer of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This coastal area has witnessed urban development and establishmen