When designing a temporary support of excavation, what is the minimum the sheet pile (or lagging) should extend above the ground surface on the top (referred to as the upstand)? I know OSHA in the USA requires a minimum 18" when the ground is sloping down to the top of the sheet pile wall. But...
For the second time in my career, I have run across an existing bridge pier foundation that consists of a concrete footing with sheet piling around the perimeter. It looks like a normal pile supported pier footing, except there are no piles (like H-piles or pipe piles) under the footing, just...
Just thought I would let people know that I have a new job with the Ohio Dept. of Transportation. I am now in the Division of Construction in Central Office. I am the main contact person in ODOT for all geotech issues that arise during construction. I am also responsible for writing...
I received my copy of the 4th edition AASHTO LRFD code, 2007. The good news is that it is not any bigger than the 3rd edition, but at 3.5 inches thick, it is still the largest binder in my library.
More good news, there does not seem to be any significant changes for the geotechs. So If you...
What happened to the Pile Buck website? Anyone know?
www.pilebuck.com
I have tried to visit it for several days and keep getting a "website not found" message. Someone I know was interested in the SPW911 software.
Does anyone use the composite section for the part of the soldier pile encased in concrete? We are using H-piles and W-sections placed in a drilled hole and filled with concrete to stabilize landslides in Ohio. The designs I have seen typically use the section modulus of the steel only and...
