Abstract: A study is reported on the modeling of large‐span flexible corrugated culverts in the centrifuge environment with emphasis on simulating the construction sequence and long‐term viscous consolidation behavior in cohesive ...

Abstract: The influence of stress path on the stress‐strain behavior of a Florida sand subject to repetitive moving wheel loads is investigated in the laboratory with conventional traixial equipment. A conventional resilient modulus ...

Abstract: Load and resistance factor design (LRFD) is a method that aims at meeting specified target reliabilities (probabilities of failure) of engineered systems. The present work focuses on ultimate side friction resistance for ...

Abstract: Expansion of the Florida Turnpike in Polk County involved construction over reclaimed phosphatic clay deposits. This paper presents the laboratory tests, numerical analyses, and field monitoring of the consolidation process. ...

Abstract: An apparatus was developed to load large pile groups (3 × 3 to 7 × 3) founded in sand in the centrifuge laterally. The device consists of a hydraulic jack apparatus to install the piles, strain gauge instrumentation, and ...

Abstract: Centrifuge tests were conducted on single and 3 × 3 pile groups at three-diameter (3D) and five-diameter (5D) spacings. In all of the tests, the piles were driven and laterally loaded in flight without stopping the centrifuge. ...

Abstract: Chemically bonded postinstalled anchors have seen tremendous growth over the past few years for retrofits, as well as new construction. Currently, they are designed from proprietary tables provided by adhesive manufacturers ...

Abstract: Jetted and grouted precast piles (JGPPs) are a newly developed urban-friendly deep foundation technique that employs water jetting for pile penetration and pressure grouting to enhance the axial and torsional resistance ...

Abstract: As a result of recent changes in the requirements involving hurricane extreme events (e.g., wind velocities), the Florida Department of Transportation has moved away from cable-stayed signs, signals, and lights systems to ...