Design of Pile Foundations

This manual provides information, foundation exploration and
testing procedures, load test methods, analysis techniques, design criteria
and procedures, and construction considerations for the selection, design, and
installation of pile foundations. The guidance is based on the present state
of technology for pile-soil-structure-foundation interaction behavior. This
manual provides design guidance intended specifically for geotechnical and
structural engineers and essential information for others interested in understanding
construction techniques related to pile behavior during installation.
The understanding of pile foundation behavior is actively expanding by ongoing
research, prototype, model pile, and pile group testing and development of
more refined analytical models. However, this manual is intended to provide
examples and procedures of proven technology. This manual will be updated as
changes in design and installation procedures are developed.
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