Abstract: Dynamic compaction (DC) is an economical approach for mitigating the hazard posed by collapsible soils particularly when they are deeper than 3–4 m. In this paper, case histories are provided for 15 projects at 10 locations ...

Abstract: A static lateral load test was performed on a full-scale

Abstract: Full-scale testing can be an integral component of quality control/quality assurance for projects involving construction of deep foundations. Rapid load tests are being used in the deep foundation industry as a method for ...

Abstract: This paper presents four liquefaction and pile response case histories associated with highway bridges from the April 22, 1991 7.6 magnitude (M) earthquake near Limón, Costa Rica that were analyzed more than 20 years after ...

Abstract: The potential for liquefaction below a building is often evaluated by treating the soil as if it were in the free field. A summary of available field case histories, shaking table model tests, and centrifuge model tests ...

Abstract: The passive resistance measured in a series of full-scale tests on a pile cap is compared with existing theories. Four different soils were selected as backfill in front of the pile cap and the load-deflection relationships ...

Abstract: A series of static cyclic lateral load tests were performed on a full-scale

Abstract: Current seismic design of bridges is based on a displacement performance philosophy using nonlinear static pushover analysis. This type of bridge design necessitates that the geotechnical engineer predict the resistance ...