I have seen engineers using 1% of pile diamater as an estimate for setllement pile when the maximum load (or capacity) is reached. Where did this come from? Any references?
Renovations of a c. 1926 Fire Station are planned. The building has a basement and is supported on timber piles with concrete pile caps. Groundwater is near the top of pile caps. The planned renovation will increase loads on the existing piles. Any non-destructive testing that can be used to...