Lateral Load Test Results on Drilled Shafts in Marl at Jacksonville, Florida

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond J. Castelli ◽  
Ke Fan
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Load ◽  
Drilled Shafts ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Test Results

scholarly journals Structural behaviour of insulated foam-timber panels under gravity and lateral loading

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cyclic Lateral Load ◽  
Modification Factor ◽  
Experimental Findings

A Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) is a structural element of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) core sandwiched between two oriented-strand boards (OSB). This research proposes SIPs in low-rise residential construction (i.e. houses and low-residential building), replacing the traditional conventional joist floors and stud walls. This research investigates (i) developing expressions for flexural, compression, monotonic racking and cyclic lateral load capacities of SIPs as compared to the joist/stud wall construction. In this study, the proposed design of SIPs was based on (i) generally established theory for analysis, (ii) assessment of full-scale SIP panels by a loading tester, and (iii) computer modeling using the finite-element modeling. The research program included (i) testing SIP walls in axial compression and bending, (ii) racking and cyclic testing on SIP shear walls, (iii) development of finite-element computer models of the tested SIP panels and verifying those using experimental findings, (iv) correlation between experimental findings and design equations for strength and serviceability available in the literature and wood design Standards. Modification factors of these equations were developed to allow structural engineers to design SIP panels in residential construction more economically reliably. Experimental results showed that SIP panels are being “as good as” the conventional wood-framing of identical sizes, with respect to flexural, compressive, racking and cyclic loading. Also, results showed SIP walls have a greater ability to dissipate energy under racking and cyclic loading that the stud wall system. Therefore, SIP walls can be used so efficient in seismic zones. Based on cyclic lateral load test results, the values of ductility-related force modification factor (Rd) for stud wall, short SIP wall and long SIP wall were calculated as 8%, 22% and 14% lower than the NBCC required value for anchored wall (Rd = 3.0), respectively. In addition cyclic lateral load test results showed that the values of over-strength-related force modification factor (Ro) for stud wall, short SIP wall and long SIP wall were observed to be 17%, 20% and 14% higher than the recommended value of NBCC (Ro = 1.7) for anchored wall, respectively. So, it is concluded that the over-strength factor indicates a confident reserve of resistance in interconnected wall segments.

Lateral Load Test for Large Diameter Drilled Shafts for the Kosciuszko Bridge Replacement

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Bastos Zellers ◽  
Sherif Hanna ◽  
Matteo Ferrucci ◽  
Robert Adams ◽  
Jeff Moryl
Keyword(s):  
Large Diameter ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Drilled Shafts ◽  
Load Test

Suitability of jetted and grouted precast pile for supporting mast arm structures

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 1231-1244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudheesh Thiyyakkandi ◽  
Michael McVay ◽  
Peter Lai ◽  
Rodrigo Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Test Chamber ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Load Resistance ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Drilled Shafts ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Lateral Loading ◽  
Wind Loading ◽  
Test Program

Jetted and grouted precast piles (JGPPs) are prefabricated piles installed utilizing jetting and pressure grouting. These piles are well-suited for urban environments as they overcome the inherent drawbacks of currently chosen deep foundations (e.g., noise and vibration disturbances due to pile driving, quality control issue with cast-in-place construction). Past studies in a large test chamber facility have shown that JGPPs can support very high axial and torsional loads owing to their improved skin and tip resistances subsequent to the side- and tip-grouting. However, this new pile has not yet been implemented in practice due to the lack of field verification of its constructability as well as load resistance. This paper presents the full-scale field construction of two JGPPs and the load test program performed to investigate the applicability of the new pile as a foundation for miscellaneous structures. As such structures are subjected to high torsion and lateral load during severe wind-loading (e.g., hurricanes), the test program included combined torsion and lateral loading as well as simple lateral loading. An actual pole – mast arm assembly was used in the coupled torsion and lateral load test to simulate the typical field-loading scenario. The load was applied using a crane and the pile’s rotations and translations were monitored using the novel instrumentation systems. The field tests showed that JGPPs possess high torsion and lateral resistances compared to identically sized drilled shafts, which is a common foundation type used for such structures. The two methods available for predicting axial resistance of the new pile are found to be suitable for the estimation of torsional resistance as well. It was also found that the concurrent application of torsion significantly reduces lateral resistance of the new pile foundation as observed for drilled shafts. In general, the study reveals that the JGPPs are well-suited foundations for miscellaneous structures.

scholarly journals Structural behaviour of insulated foam-timber panels under gravity and lateral loading

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Lateral Load ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Residential Construction ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cyclic Lateral Load ◽  
Modification Factor ◽  
Experimental Findings

A Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) is a structural element of expanded polystyrene insulation (EPS) core sandwiched between two oriented-strand boards (OSB). This research proposes SIPs in low-rise residential construction (i.e. houses and low-residential building), replacing the traditional conventional joist floors and stud walls. This research investigates (i) developing expressions for flexural, compression, monotonic racking and cyclic lateral load capacities of SIPs as compared to the joist/stud wall construction. In this study, the proposed design of SIPs was based on (i) generally established theory for analysis, (ii) assessment of full-scale SIP panels by a loading tester, and (iii) computer modeling using the finite-element modeling. The research program included (i) testing SIP walls in axial compression and bending, (ii) racking and cyclic testing on SIP shear walls, (iii) development of finite-element computer models of the tested SIP panels and verifying those using experimental findings, (iv) correlation between experimental findings and design equations for strength and serviceability available in the literature and wood design Standards. Modification factors of these equations were developed to allow structural engineers to design SIP panels in residential construction more economically reliably. Experimental results showed that SIP panels are being “as good as” the conventional wood-framing of identical sizes, with respect to flexural, compressive, racking and cyclic loading. Also, results showed SIP walls have a greater ability to dissipate energy under racking and cyclic loading that the stud wall system. Therefore, SIP walls can be used so efficient in seismic zones. Based on cyclic lateral load test results, the values of ductility-related force modification factor (Rd) for stud wall, short SIP wall and long SIP wall were calculated as 8%, 22% and 14% lower than the NBCC required value for anchored wall (Rd = 3.0), respectively. In addition cyclic lateral load test results showed that the values of over-strength-related force modification factor (Ro) for stud wall, short SIP wall and long SIP wall were observed to be 17%, 20% and 14% higher than the recommended value of NBCC (Ro = 1.7) for anchored wall, respectively. So, it is concluded that the over-strength factor indicates a confident reserve of resistance in interconnected wall segments.

scholarly journals Prediction of Effects of Geogrid Reinforced Granular Fill on the Behaviour of Static Liquefaction

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Hemalatha ◽  
N. Mahendran ◽  
G. Ganesh Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Plate Load Test ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Static Liquefaction ◽  
Granular Fill ◽  
Size Dimension ◽  
Subgrade Modulus ◽  
Different Thickness

The experimental investigation on the effects of granular fill and geogrid reinforced granular fill on the behaviour of the static liquefaction potential of the subsoil is reported in this study. A series of plate load test were carried out with different thickness of the granular fill, number of geogrid layers, and size/dimension of the footing. The test results were presented in terms of bearing capacity and subgrade modulus for the settlement ofδ10,δ15, andδ20. The experimental results revealed that the introduction of granular fill significantly increases the bearing capacity and effectively control the settlement behaviour of the footing. The introduction of geogrid in granular fill enhanced the Percentage of Control in Settlement and Bearing Capacity Ratio by a maximum of 328.54% and 203.41%, respectively. The introduction of geogrid in granular fill interrupts the failure zone of the granular fill and enhances the subgrade modulus of the footing by a maximum of 255.55%; in addition subgrade modulus of the footing was increased with an increase in the number of geogrid layers. Based on the test results it is suggested that the footing with large size has beneficial improvement on the reinforced granular fill.

Lateral Load Analysis of Single Piles and Drilled Shafts

1994 ◽  
Vol 120 (6) ◽  
pp. 1018-1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Michael Duncan ◽  
Leonard T. Evans ◽  
Phillip S. K. Ooi
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Load ◽  
Drilled Shafts ◽  
Single Piles ◽  
Load Analysis

scholarly journals Interpretation methods of Statnamic load test results.

1999 ◽  
pp. 267-282
Author(s):  
Kazushi KATO ◽  
Kenichi HORIKOSHI ◽  
Tatsunori MATSUMOTO ◽  
Osamu KUSAKABE
Keyword(s):  
Load Test ◽  
Test Results

scholarly journals MS7001F Prototype Test Results

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. E. Brandt
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Critical Temperatures ◽  
Prototype Test ◽  
Surge Margin ◽  
Pertinent Data ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Heavy Duty Gas Turbine

The MS7001F heavy–duty gas turbine has been designed utilizing advanced analytical methods and a substantial array of component tests. The integrity of the system required that the prototype unit, with its accessories, be rigorously tested under load. The factory load test was completed on May 18, 1988 after 387 hours and 134 start/stop cycles. The MS7001F prototype gas turbine was instrumented with more than 3000 pieces of instrumentation in order to record all critical temperatures, pressures, flows, strains, displacements, and other pertinent data. The load device was a modified MS7001E compressor, which also supplied the means by which the MS7001F prototype compressor’s pressure ratio was increased to provide for surge margin determination. Inlet throttling of the MS7001F compressor allowed for full firing temperature operation, at reduced load. The results of this factory prototype load test are reported in the paper as are observations made during post test teardown.

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