Browsing by Subject "Clay"

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Field investigation of the effect of installation method on the shaft resistance of piles in clay

Gavin, Kenneth ; Gallagher, David ; Doherty, Paul ; McCabe, Bryan (NRC Research Press, 2010-07)

This paper presents the results of a series of field experiments performed to study the effect of installation method on the shaft resistance developed by a pile installed in soft clayey silt. Tests were performed on piles ...
Impact of clay on early jet grouting strength

Laefer, Debra F. ; O'Neill, Daire ; O'Mahony, Cian (DFI, 2009-10)

Jet grouting is a ground improvement technique that has become widely adopted over the past three decades, yet relatively little data has been published about performance characteristics of mixes under adverse conditions, ...
The Shaft Capacity of Displacement Piles in Clay: A State of the Art Review

Doherty, Paul ; Gavin, Kenneth (Springer Verlag, 2011-07)

The rapid expansion of the offshore wind sector, coupled with increasing demand for high rise structures, has placed renewed demand on the driven piling market. In light of this industry growth, this paper reviews the ...