Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
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Drilled piers will be installed near a new MSE wall. I know how to analyze the additional horizantal stress on the wall caused by the weight of the installation equipment. But how to analyze the influence (installation process, vibration) of the piers on the wall? What's the typical spacing required between the pier and the wall?





RE: Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
RE: Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
RE: Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
The 4.5 ft away from the toe of the MSE wall should not be a problem, but you will need to assess soil conditions to ensure there will be no problems during drilling or during the pouring of the concrete. A fast set concrete may be required depending on site conditions, such as the height of the MSE wall and the potential for a local slide or soil creep into the bore hole.
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RE: Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
RE: Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
RE: Drilled Pier installation near a MSE wall
In the reality, geotechnical is not included in the design team 90% of the time. Just my 2 cents.