PEinc, thank you for your response! Most of the thrust blocks I've designed in the past resemble those shown in the picture. However, the thrust block I'm currently designing is a bit different. Due to the critical structures behind the shaft that need to be protected, we can't pour the thrust...
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I am designing a structure using secant piles to provide the thrust resistance needed to push a tunnel-boring machine in the ground. The contractor's concept involves three rows of secant piles, with approximately 10 feet sticking above the ground. I am considering using LPILE...
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I'm working on a braced excavation design in NYC. The contractor wants to utilize sheet piles with three levels of wales and corner braces. This is my first job in NYC that requires watertight sheeting and as I understand it should be designed in accordance with the DEP Loading...
