Abstract: The cone penetration test (CPT) is used as a complementary approach for determining the bearing capacity of piles. Via direct CPT methods for pile capacity prediction, correlation coefficients smaller than unity are used ...

Abstract: The geotechnical resistance factor (GRF) is an important parameter used as a part of the implementation of the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) method. This paper presents the improvement of the GRF used in the ...