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Banquet Speeches, Multiple Authors
Banquet Speeches, Multiple Authors
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Disclaimer And Preface - Vol. Iii, Shamsher Prakash
Disclaimer And Preface - Vol. Iii, Shamsher Prakash
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Disclaimer And Preface - Vol. I, Shamsher Prakash
Disclaimer And Preface - Vol. I, Shamsher Prakash
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Disclaimer And Preface - Vol. Ii, Shamsher Prakash
Disclaimer And Preface - Vol. Ii, Shamsher Prakash
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Table Of Contents - Vol. Iii, Multiple Authors
Table Of Contents - Vol. Iii, Multiple Authors
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Table Of Contents - Vol. Ii, Multiple Authors
Table Of Contents - Vol. Ii, Multiple Authors
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Past Proceedings: First International Conference On Case Histories In Geotechnical Engineering (1984): Vol. I, Multiple Authors
Past Proceedings: First International Conference On Case Histories In Geotechnical Engineering (1984): Vol. I, Multiple Authors
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Caisson Foundations For Cellular Telephone Monopoles, Donald A. Benvie, Jeffrey B. Kirby
Caisson Foundations For Cellular Telephone Monopoles, Donald A. Benvie, Jeffrey B. Kirby
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Design and construction procedures that were implemented for the installation of caisson foundations to support cellular telephone monopoles at fifteen sites throughout metropolitan New York are presented herein. Subsurface investigation procedures, development of geotechnical design criteria, methods of structural analysis and caisson design, and actual construction installation of the caissons have been provided along with a comparison of soil conditions and their impact on design and construction of the caissons.
General Report Session No. 1: Case Histories Of Foundations, Roy E. Olson, J. H. Long, R. Jardine, Yudhbir
General Report Session No. 1: Case Histories Of Foundations, Roy E. Olson, J. H. Long, R. Jardine, Yudhbir
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
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Case History Of A Bridge Foundation, T. Z. Rao
Case History Of A Bridge Foundation, T. Z. Rao
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
A reinforcement open caisson of a bridge was constructed on a sand island. Its constructing characteristic couldn't been foreseen and were calculated conventionally. Besides, there were some mistaken methods in the constructing. Therefore the open caisson broke up to become 4 blocks in the construction. The largest width in these cracks was 80 cm. Investigation and analysis having been done, the causes of the failure were found. Some repairing methods, such as opposite cutting edge, reinforcement hoop, and so on, adopted. Correct excavation was carried out. The open caisson finally sunk to the rock. The treatment was successful.
A Case History Of Raft Foundation Behavior For A Large-Scaled Building Complex, M. Aoki, M. Maruoka, N. Sahasi, Y. Okamura, Y. Ikuta
A Case History Of Raft Foundation Behavior For A Large-Scaled Building Complex, M. Aoki, M. Maruoka, N. Sahasi, Y. Okamura, Y. Ikuta
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
This paper describes the field observation of settlement of a raft foundation for a large scale building complex in Nagoya city in Japan. The complex consists of a 28 story hotel, a 15 story office building and a low-storied banquet hall in the middle all of which are supported on a single 80 m square basement on raft foundation. Since the load on the foundation is non-uniform, the differential settlement of the foundation was investigated analytically, taking into consideration the interaction between the ground and the raft. To confirm the validity of the design, measurements were conducted for about 2 …
Damages To A Five-Storied Building Founded Over Peat Layer, M. Gryczmański, J. Sekowski
Damages To A Five-Storied Building Founded Over Peat Layer, M. Gryczmański, J. Sekowski
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
In the paper is presented a history of the long-term process of deformations and damages to a five-storied apartment building in Gliwice, one located over a thick lens of a young, very weak peat deposit. The evolution of deformations is defined by changes in time of representative foundation movement components (the angular distortion, deflection ratio, etc.). Relationships given and analysed in the paper are based on the results of settlement monitoring preformed since 1970, and failure escalation descriptions make use of crack documentations included in the expert opinions. The case history also comprises not quite efficient attempts of object protection. …
Evaluation Of Bearing Capacity Of Friction Pile Based On Uncertainty Of Soil Properties, H. Ochiai, K. Matsui, S. Adachi
Evaluation Of Bearing Capacity Of Friction Pile Based On Uncertainty Of Soil Properties, H. Ochiai, K. Matsui, S. Adachi
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The authors have proposed a method for evaluation of vertical bearing capacity of bored friction pile which might be capable to reflect the uncertainty of soil properties on the evaluation. The rationality of the method is examined from the application to the bridge design in this paper. A vertical bearing capacity of pile foundation is practically estimated by expressions with N-value, in which there are two kinds of uncertainties which depend on the N-values at the estimation points and the coefficient of the bearing capacity expressions. It is, therefore, necessary to improve the accuracy in estimating the bearing capacity that …
Failure Of Buildings Founded On Fills, Iqbal H. Khan, S. M. A. Kazimi
Failure Of Buildings Founded On Fills, Iqbal H. Khan, S. M. A. Kazimi
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
A number of cases have come to light in Delhi recently where partial or total failure of buildings has occurred. Two cases of failures due to excessive settlement are discussed. The nature of distress and the geotechnical factors leading to failures were investigated. It was found that in both cases the foundations were resting on fills, resulting in excessive settlement. Remedial measures were considered and in one case, these have been successfully implemented. A large number of structures were thus rehabilitated.
Failure Of Foundation Systems Using Stone Columns, A. Verghese Chummar
Failure Of Foundation Systems Using Stone Columns, A. Verghese Chummar
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The paper presents the case history of the failure of a major foundation system comprising of ground improved by stone column technique. An in-depth analysis of the soil parameters, design and construction details, gives valuable lessons for the precautions to be adopted while implementing stone column technique.
Field Study Of Foundation Of Extension Project To Tongji University Library In Shanghai, J. G. Dong, Y. P. Qian, G. Lu, D. Y. Huang
Field Study Of Foundation Of Extension Project To Tongji University Library In Shanghai, J. G. Dong, Y. P. Qian, G. Lu, D. Y. Huang
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The extended building to Tongji University Library is composed of two cantilever beam structure towers with height of 50 m and 11 floor. In order not to affect the normal serviceability of the original library the large and deep compensated box foundation is adopted and a diaphragm wall close against box is employed as an anti-permeability veneering structure. Practice in this extension project has shown that compensated foundation is one kind of the best foundations for tall buildings in the areas with dense buildings in Shanghai. This paper studies in detail the distribution of contact pressure beneath box foundation. It …
Foundation Problems In A Developing City, K. R. Saxena, A. S. R. Swamy, R. S. Murthy
Foundation Problems In A Developing City, K. R. Saxena, A. S. R. Swamy, R. S. Murthy
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation problems are normally associated with type of sub strata, soil, rock or any other foreign material' met with, and/or if choice of foundation is not compatible with them. In developing cities, the development stress is on highly developed congested areas, limiting the sub soil investigation, and plans to have high rise buildings, requiring deep foundations and sometimes execution of these posing site problems. The collapse of a multi-storeyed structure caused, according to geotechnical engineers due to overlooking the existence of a drain and a few cases of "composite" foundations are described.
Foundation Selection And Construction Performance - Clark Bridge Replacement, D. E. Daniels, V. A. Modeer, M. C. Lamie
Foundation Selection And Construction Performance - Clark Bridge Replacement, D. E. Daniels, V. A. Modeer, M. C. Lamie
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The paper describes the foundation investigation for the Clark Bridge Replacement, which spans the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois. The subsurface investigation and the design considerations leading to the foundation piling selection are detailed. The construction performances of the selected H-piles and composite piles are described, including the use of pre-construction wave equation analyses to predict the performance of proposed pile hammers, and the use of the dynamic pile driving analyzer during construction to limit driving stresses and prevent pile damage.
Foundations On Salt Bearing Soils Of Jizan, M. N. Fatani, A. M. Khan
Foundations On Salt Bearing Soils Of Jizan, M. N. Fatani, A. M. Khan
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Jizan city is located on a salt dome surrounded by low-lying flat terrain consisting of silty-sandy soils. Being on the sea-shore, water immigrates to the surface leaving a salt crust on the top surface, which is known as 'Sabkha' soil. This salt bearing (saline) soil and the salt dome affected the foundation performance in the area. Buildings are experiencing foundation problems as a result of the low bearing capacity of the 'Sabkha' soil and the dissolution of the salt rock underneath the footings of the low-rise buildings, causing tilting of such structures. This paper would present the geotechnical aspects of …
Geocomposites For Foundation Uplift Pressure Control In Impermeable Soils, J. C. Chang, J. Y. Wu
Geocomposites For Foundation Uplift Pressure Control In Impermeable Soils, J. C. Chang, J. Y. Wu
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Mat foundations constructed in impermeable soils with a high groundwater table will experience a substantially high buoyancy force due to hydrostatic pressure. Conventional solutions to this problem are to increase the structural weight or install piles or anchors to counterbalance the uplift. These methods are costly, inefficient, and time-consuming. This paper presents a case study to show an innovated approach by using geocomposites to cope with the uplift in impermeable soils. Uplift pressure relief system consisted of geosynthetic materials was installed for a 14- story office and apartment building. The raft foundation was built at 50 feet below ground surface. …
Ground Movements And Pore Pressure Variation Caused By Epb Shield Tunneling - Shanghai (China) Sewage Tunnel, K. M. Lee, X. Yi, R. K. Rowe
Ground Movements And Pore Pressure Variation Caused By Epb Shield Tunneling - Shanghai (China) Sewage Tunnel, K. M. Lee, X. Yi, R. K. Rowe
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The observed pore pressures and deformations induced by an earth balance shield used to construct the Furongjiang sewer tunnel in soft saturated ground in Shanghai, China, are briefly described. Continuous records of immediate surface settlements and ground movements were obtained as the tunnel face approaching and moving away from the observation points. A correlation between resulting heave/settlements and driving force is observed. A finite element technique for predicting these pore pressures and deformations is developed. A comparison is then made between numerical results and the results of field measurements and it is shown that there is encouraging agreement between the …
Inconvenient Foundation System In Problematic Soil, M. M. Reyad
Inconvenient Foundation System In Problematic Soil, M. M. Reyad
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
This paper presents a study of a case of severe distress happened in an administration building constructed in new desert area. Some Egyptian deserts have uncommon soil formation which is still not well known for many engineers. Due to insufficient investigations, the soil behaviour was not adequately recognized specially when it comes in contact with water. The result was inconvenient foundation system. Severe cracks and unexpected damage had happened in many parts in the building after use. The paper comprises all the carried out investigations and studies to identify the problem in order to prevent any more deterioration and adopt …
Prediction And Observation Of Pore Pressure Due To Pile Driving, S. Chandra, Md. I. Hossain
Prediction And Observation Of Pore Pressure Due To Pile Driving, S. Chandra, Md. I. Hossain
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
In this study, pore pressure response due to pile driving has been observed in the field. Cavity Expansion theory using critical state parameters of the soil has been used to predict the trend of the pore pressure development and dissipation. Parametric study has been carried out to know the sensitivity of various parameters on the predicted results. A comparison has been made between the predicted and observed results.
Remedial Measures To A Building Settlement Problem, A. Sridharan, B. R. Srinivasa Murthy
Remedial Measures To A Building Settlement Problem, A. Sridharan, B. R. Srinivasa Murthy
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
A ten storeyed building, built on a subsoil of an onshore marine soil, was observed to be tilting away from the vertical. Extensive field and laboratory investigations were carried out to establish the reasons for the differential settlement causing the tilting. Though, nearly uniform pressure has been achieved at the foundation level, presence of a soft marine clay layer with varied thickness and location has caused the differential settlement. To arrest further increase in differential settlement, micropiling in the zone of higher settlement and additional loading and lowering of water table in the zone of lower settlement have been carried …
Safety Evaluation Of Overhead Line Towers, M. P. Luong
Safety Evaluation Of Overhead Line Towers, M. P. Luong
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
A nondestructive vibratory testing using impulsive tension slacking has been devised for the quality and safety control of overhead line towers of Electricité de France. Several structural control experiments have been conducted on four-legged towers resting on three types of foundations: concrete stepped or pedestal blocks, steel piles and prestressed foundations. Experimental results have given significant vibratory signatures in close connection with the geotechnical response characteristics of both slender structures and their foundations. This paper presents some significant results of the test program of safety evaluation of the pylon.
Settlement Of Multi-Story Buildings On Sand Fills, K. J. Osinubi
Settlement Of Multi-Story Buildings On Sand Fills, K. J. Osinubi
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The behaviour of two residential buildings with shallow foundations supported on sand fills with underlying soft alluvial deposits are discussed. Regular settlement measurements were taken for four and seven years on the foundations of the nine-storey and five-storey buildings respectively. Measured settlements have been compared with predictions based on the theory of one-dimensional consolidation. The factors that might have been responsible for the lower predicted settlement values are highlighted.
Soil-Structure Interaction And Aseismic Design Of A Stadium Building, V. D. Miglani
Soil-Structure Interaction And Aseismic Design Of A Stadium Building, V. D. Miglani
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The paper presents case history of a reinforced concrete stadium building which had been structurally designed for a particular component configuration and also constructed upto seating level and which was referred to the author for suggesting structural modifications and redesigning for different configuration which meant curtailing middle two main columns each above the seating level out of four columns in each of left and right halves of the building. The required modifications necessitated analysis of the modified frame under static loads taking into account soil-structure interaction. The other problem to be tackled was ensuring lateral stability with reduced number of …
Stability Of A Mast Foundation: A Case Study, Yudhbir, P. K. Basudhar
Stability Of A Mast Foundation: A Case Study, Yudhbir, P. K. Basudhar
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
The paper describes details of analysis for stability and deformation of mast foundations during installation operations for a chemical reactor in alluvial deposits. Brief details of the loads involved, foundation type, installation procedure, and evaluation of geotechnical design parameters have also been presented. The successful installation of the reactor seems to support the predicted response of the foundation.
The Forest City Landslide, R. E. Hunt, S. M. Miller, V. L. Bump
The Forest City Landslide, R. E. Hunt, S. M. Miller, V. L. Bump
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
A large and complex landslide in marine shales is impacting the approach roadway and a 4600-ft long bridge carrying U.S. Route 212 over the Oahe Reservoir at Forest City, South Dakota. After extensive investigation and analyses it was determined that the main landslide could be remediated by unloading the slide using a large cut through the escarpment located upslope from the bridge. Although moving with the main slide, the 900- foot long approach embankment is failing in directions differing from the main slide. Preliminary study indicates that the independent slides within the approach embankment can be stabilized by stone columns …
Uplift Capacity Of Driven Piles From Static Loading Tests, M. H. Hussein, J. M. Sheahan
Uplift Capacity Of Driven Piles From Static Loading Tests, M. H. Hussein, J. M. Sheahan
International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
A pile driving and testing program was undertaken to evaluate installation procedures, assess capacity (particularly in uplift) of 24- and 30-inch square, prestressed concrete piles, and provide foundation design parameters for the New Edison Bridge project in Fort Myers, Florida. The subsurface profile generally consisted of three major soil strata: an upper clayey sand and sandy clay layer to a depth of about 45 to 50 feet below mudline, a medium dense to dense silty sand middle layer about 10 feet thick, and a third layer of dense to very dense silty fine sand. Eleven prestressed concrete test piles of …