<p>Piles are used to transfer loads to a deeper bearing strata, support structures on soil too weak for spread footings and/or protect against scour. Pile driving is unique in the construction industry, in that the machinery used to install the product is ...

<p>These guidelines were written for use by the NYSDOT and their consultants. In the event that the information in the guidelines is used by other municipalities, the responsibilities for the various tasks contained herein are to be borne by that municipality, ...

In certain regions of the world, designing deep foundations to withstand seismic loading is a reality. Seismic loading of structures and foundations reaches its most critical state as a cyclic lateral force. The response of soils and foundations to repetitive ...