Fixing Foundations
Conventional underpinning or pilings are still the most common construction methods used to strengthen foundations, but new grouting techniques are giving engineers some fresh alternatives....
Reliability of Beams on Uncertain Foundation
A two phase approach is developed to evaluate the reliability of a finite linear elastic beam subject to a random point load on uncertain elastic foundation. In phase 1, an approximate...
Gravity Dam Response Including Interaction Effects
The seismic response of 2D gravity dam-reservoir-foundation including the wave absorption effect along the reservoir bed is analyzed in frequency domain using substructure approach. The...
Linear Elastic Finite Element Analysis of Axisymmetric Shells on Elastic Foundations
Thin-walled cylindrical silos containing compacted bulk solids show a significant increase in strength over empty silos under meridional compression. A finite element model is used which...
A Second Order Analysis Technique for Nonprismatic Bridge Piers
An approximate second order method is presented for the analysis and design of cantilever compression members. Prismatic members with nonconstant reinforcement, and nonprismatic members...
The Pressuremeter: Some Special Applications
The preboring pressuremeter has been used for foundation design for many years. Some recent developments are presented which extend the applications of the pressuremeter. These developments...
Automated Performance Monitoring of U.S. Dams
The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of a comprehensive report prepared by USCOLD on General Guidelines and Current U.S. Practice in Automated Performance Monitoring of Dams....
Settlement of Shallow Foundations in Sands Selection of Stiffness on the Basis of Penetration Resistance
The paper discusses the use of the formulae of the theory of elasticity to compute the settlement of shallow foundations in sands when subjected to static loading. Special emphasis is...
Measurement of Subsurface, Deep Foundation and Slab/Subgrade Conditions with In Situ Seismic, Sonic and Vibration Methods
Case histories are presented to illustrate quality assurance and forensic applications of nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E) methods for in situ investigation of subsurface...
Expert System for Driven Pile Selection
Selection of driven piles for deep foundations is a complex process. Many subjective factors enter into the decision of which pile to select, making experience an important factor in proper...
Three-Dimensional Nonlinear Study of Piles and Simplified Models
In a recent study the authors examined the effect of the nonlinear behavior of soil on the axial and lateral response of one or two piles due to monotonic and cyclic pseudodynamic loading...
An Expert System for Civil Engineering Applications
Civil engineering is a field where experimental knowledge has no substitute. Making experts' knowledge explicit and documenting and transferring it can have a great impact...
Do Simplistic Methods of Foundation Design Produce Reliable Foundations?
Many foundations today are designed using deterministic (single value) analysis techniques which do not reflect the natural variability of soil properties. If the standard deviation and...
Settlement of Footings on Sands?Accuracy and Reliability
Twelve methods of estimating settlements of footings on sand were evaluated by comparing calculated settlements with measured settlements. Each of the methods was evaluated in terms of...
Group Effect in the Case of Downdrag
A summary of the various techniques available to calculate downdrag forces on pile groups is presented. In light of all these existing techniques, a simplified method is recommended. An...
Foundation Evaluation of Barkley Dam for Seismic Analysis
An in-situ site investigation was performed at Barkley Dam, KY to gather essential information on the stratigraphy and nature of the foundation soils. From this information the site was...
Development of Shallow Draft Harbor Design Criteria
One of many U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) missions is the construction and maintenance of shallow-draft coastal ports and harbors. Current practices for shallow-draft harbor design...
Sponge Distribution at Arraial do Cabo, SE Brazil
Spatial and temporal distribution of shallow water sponges were studied on southeastern Brazilian rocky coasts by means of qualitative and quantitative samples made by SCUBA diving. Cluster...
Foundations and Breakaway Walls of Small Coastal Buildings in Hurricane Hugo
After Hurricane Hugo a survey of damage to small, coastal buildings was conducted in North and South Carolina. The performance of elevated foundations, breakaway walls and foundation cross...
The Los Penasquitos Lagoon Foundation?A Study of Citizen Involvement in Coastal Wetland Management
The Los Penasquitos Lagoon Foundation was organized in 1984 with the assistance of the California Coastal Conservancy to help resolve conflicts among land owners, citizens, state resource...
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