what is the typical subsoil conditions looks like? what is the minimum geophysical needed there to be able to evaluate iquifaction, earthquake effects, etc.?
Note: no time or resources for borings or rock cores?
BigH
What if the structure frame is continuous and it can take differential settlement up to the expected level (let say 1.5 inches)? I think that should be ok. what do you think?
Need your thoughts, advantages, and disadvantages of utlizing deep foundations (Auger cast piles) under the core of a 12 story building and supporting the rest of the building on shallow isolated and combined footings.
Should the structural frame be designed to withstand the anticipated...
We performed two static pile load tests on AGPD piles of 16 and 18 inches diameter and 75 feet long. the cage length was 40 feet and the central rebar continued to the pile tip. the subsoil conditions was typical in central Florida (Loose sands followed by silty/clayey sands and sandy clays...
