PILE INSTALLATION IN DIFFICULT SOILS

Demands on pile installation have increased markedly in recent years in response to threats from strong earthquakes, ice, and ship collision. Piles are being used for heavier loads and deeper penetrations in new environments and more remote areas. As a result initial installation efforts have often been unsuccessful. Geotechnical explorations have also been incomplete due to limited access and lack of initial funding. Contractors' equipment has had to be changed and installation procedures modified. In this paper, case histories are given with descriptions of the difficulties encountered and their solutions. General guidance is offered as to preparedness with alternative equipment and procedures to minimize time and cost of changes.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Gerwick, B C
• Publication Date: 2004-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 454-460
• Serial:
  • Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Volume: 130
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0241
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/gto

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge piers; Bridge substructures; Earthquake resistant structures; Foundation engineering; Foundation soils; Geotechnical engineering; Pile driving; Support piles
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00973871
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: May 5 2004 12:00AM