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University of Central Florida

2008

CFA piles

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A Comparison Of Load Test Data And Predicted Behavior Of Augercast Piles In Layered Soils, John Hudson Jan 2008

A Comparison Of Load Test Data And Predicted Behavior Of Augercast Piles In Layered Soils, John Hudson

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The use of auger cast-in-place (ACIP) pilings is very common in Florida; however, there is a significant degree of uncertainty in determining the actual capacity of the pilings, especially when the pilings are installed through layers of cohesive soils. Therefore, there is a need to improve upon the existing methods of predicting the behavior of ACIP piles in layered soils. As a result, the primary objective of this study is to determine if a significant difference exists between the accepted methods of pile load test analysis. Provided a significant difference is noted, the secondary objective would be to determine if …