Static Load Tests, Short Series Interpretation

Statistic load test is the most commonly used method for estimation of the bearing capacity of piles. From the test we obtain the series a values: load-settlement, Q–s curve. In practice, it is extremely difficult to reach the critical load of the pile when the settlement turns out of control. The e...

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Main Author: Meyer Zygmunt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-02-01
Series:Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica
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Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/sgem.2014.36.issue-2/sgem-2014-0019/sgem-2014-0019.xml?format=INT