Level 1 reliability methods have been internationally accepted as the basis for development
of the new generation of geotechnical design codes. A key requirement of this design …

This paper evaluates the applicability of eight direct cone penetration test (CPT) methods to
predict the ultimate load capacity of square precast prestressed concrete (PPC) driven …

Twelve methods to determine axial pile capacity directly based on cone penetration test
(CPT) and piezocone penetration test (CPTU) data are presented, compared and evaluated …

Numerous cone penetration test (CPT)-based methods exist for calculation of the axial pile
capacity in sands, but no clear guidance is presently available to assist designers in the …

Earthquake-induced soil liquefaction can cause soil settlement around piles, resulting in
drag load and pile settlement after shaking stops. Estimating the axial load distribution and …

The use of correlations and empirical relationships in geotechnical engineering provides a
fast, cost-effective means of predicting the value of a parameter based on the values of …

Because of limited information in site investigation, it is not possible to obtain the actual
values for the trend (t), standard deviation (σ), and scale of fluctuation (δ) of a spatially …

This paper compiles 162 reliable field load tests for axially loaded driven piles in sand from
previous studies. The L 1–L 2 method is adopted to interpret the measured resistance from …

A Comprehensive Database of Tests on Axially Loaded Driven Piles in Sands reviews the
critical need to develop better load-test databases for piles driven in sands. The key quality …

This paper presents the results from a pile load testing program for a bridge construction
project in Louisiana. The testing includes two 54-in. open-ended spun cast concrete cylinder …