Negative skin friction (NSF) is an important phenomenon in geotechnical engineering, referring to the additional axial drag imposed on piles as a result of differential soil movement relative to the ...

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The dynamic behaviour of pile foundations under seismic loads has become a pivotal research focus in civil engineering, particularly in regions prone to earthquakes. Recent investigations have ...

Innovation is built from the ground up with PierTech's Helamax Grouted Pile, a high-capacity hybrid foundation system. This system combines the simplicity of helical installation with the strength of ...

Keywords: Seismic performances. Pile-to-cap connections. Steel pile foundations. Steel pile bents. Fatigue life models. Bridges. Abstract: This research investigated the performance and retrofit of ...

A barge-mounted crane is used for placement of concrete foundation systems needed to cross the Albemarle Sound. In 2012, Dominion North Carolina Power rebuilt a 115-kV transmission line at a 5-mile (8 ...

On many projects in the southeast, pile-supported footings are a staple. Numerous pile systems have been developed and utilized across the region, and one that is gaining increased attention in the ...

Holding: The plain meaning of the claimed “protrusion” and “end plate” in this case does not encompass a “single, conically-shaped” end piece as found in Foundation’s accused product. The ...