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Structure Support On Laterally Swept Piles

Anyone who has observed a significant number of piles has seen that, inevitably, the pile is not perfectly straight after driving. In spite of the best efforts of contractors, there are a whole host of reasons for piles to end up out-of-plumb or to have a curve, sometimes referred to as pile sweep. For two, recent projects with numerous swept pile, the available research was determined to be limited in application given the investigated pile sizes, lengths and measured sweep. As a result, the project team chose to perform static load testing to evaluate the ultimate resistance of the swept...

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[OnDemand Webinar] Unmanned Aerial Systems in Construction: Applications of a New Technology

Unmanned Aerial Systems (aka “drones”) are evolving rapidly and are becoming an indispensable tool within the architecture, engineering and construction industries. Drones have the unique ability to be equipped with an array of sensors and cameras to improve data collection, reduce cost, and increase safety. But what are the implications of these new technologies and how can they add value to your next project? Find out the answer to these questions and more in our free webinar. Watch the recorded version of the webinar by completing the form below....

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Forensics: What Really Happened?

In today’s society, there are some people with a perceived notion that if something is not right or broken, it must be someone else’s fault. When dealing with damaged structures, I focus exclusively on the issues that occur in buildings, either from design defects, construction defects, or unfavorable forces of Mother Nature. Despite the perceived cause of the condition, the question insurance companies, attorneys, and other parties ask is “What really happened?” Answering this question obviously requires background information on the building, much of which can be collected by a site visit. When visiting a site, we want to investigate: Age...