I recently had an engineer that I work with ask me if there were any code requires for minimum anchor depths to be maintained. He was specifically asked about 12d (i.e. 12 times the anchor diameter). As far I know the 12d is an old “Rule of Thumb” and is not a current code requirement. Does...
I am involved in a job located in Florida where we need to install a single pile structure in a Canal to support channel monitoring equipment. What is the typical type and grade of steel that is used for piles in direct contact with seawater? We have thought about using 18” to 24” diameter...
