Estimation of Pile Capacity by Optimizing Dynamic Pile Driving Formulae
Piles have been used since prehistoric times in areas with weak subsurface conditions either to reinforce existing ground, create new ground for habitation or trade, and support bridges and buildings. Originally piles were composed of timber and driven with drop hammers using very heavy ram weights....
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Language: | en |
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2012
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6651 |