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Sheet pile wall Slope/W Example
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Sheet Pile Wall SLOPE/W example problem

August 1, 2010 rockman Software Updates Comments Off on Sheet Pile Wall SLOPE/W example problem

Deep excavations usually require proper reinforcement to prevent failure. In this SLOPE/W example we illustrate how the stability of a deep excavation with a sheet pile wall can be evaluated. Features of this simulation include: […]

TRB Publication: Developing Production Pile Driving Criteria from Test Pile Data
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Developing Production Pile Driving Criteria from Test Pile Data

August 29, 2011 rockman Available Resources Comments Off on Developing Production Pile Driving Criteria from Test Pile Data

From the report summary: Although exploratory borings and engineering studies during design are an integral part of foundation engineering, the axial resistance of a driven pile foundation is ultimately determined by the criteria used to […]

The Port of Anchorage in 2010
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Study: Port of Alaska Sheet Piles Have Design Flaws

March 26, 2013 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Study: Port of Alaska Sheet Piles Have Design Flaws

A study by CH2M Hill commissioned by the Municipality of Anchorage found that the partially constructed open-cell sheet pile system is “not adequately designed to meet global stability and seismic displacements based on the design […]