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: 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: The coupled bridge foundation-superstructure finite-element code FLPIER was employed to predict the lateral response of the single piles and 3 × 3 to 7 × 3 pile groups founded in both loose and medium dense sands. The

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 ...