Full-Scale Field Tests of Different Types of Piles Project-Based Study

This book provides full-scale field tests of different types of pile foundations. For the testing, it includes static load tests which consider various loading orientations, dynamic load tests, inclinometer monitoring and tests that aim to determine the load transfer mechanism of pile foundation. This book also covers the up-to-date popular topic with detailed project studies. This includes the academic investigation of post-grouting technology effect on drilled shaft piles, the research of displacement and non-displacement precast pile foundation, the study of fiber-reinforced polymer material used in the geo-technical environment such as deep excavation pit in tunneling project, and the research of super-long and large diameter pile foundations. These investigations provide essential and academic information for researchers as well as engineers in role of Civil and Geotech. Not only the different types of the piles are studied, but also the relevant theory and literatures are reviewed. In this book, the diagrams are plotted in an easy way and the explanation of the diagrams and tables are described in detail. The research methods corresponding to the practical projects are detailed as well. Hence, it is useful as a reference for the students and researchers in civil and geotechnical engineering.

Introduction.- General Principles and Practices.- Field Tests of Post Grouted Concrete Piles.- Field Tests of Precast Concrete Piles.- Field Tests of Composite Piles.- Field Tests of Super-long and Large Diameter Piles.- Piles under Ultimate Loads.- Capacity and Settlement Analysis.- Conclusions and Recommendations.

Dr. Jialin Zhou is Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Flinders University, Australia. He received his B.E. degree in Civil Engineering with Class 1 Honors and Ph.D. degree from Griffith University, Australia, in 2014 and 2018, respectively.

Dr. Erwin Oh is Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Australia. He received B.E. and M.E. degrees from National Taiwan Ocean University and Ph.D. degree from Griffith University. Dr. Oh specializes in the field of geotechnical and pavement engineering. He has co-authored over 100 refereed journal and conference articles. His research interests include geotechnical issues for infrastructure, soft clay behavior, ground improvement techniques, and numerical modeling. Further, Dr. Oh has strong research collaboration with international partners. Dr. Oh is actively engaged with the industry. He had previously served as Chairman for Engineers Australia Gold Coast regionalgroup (2011 to 2013) and Chairman for Australian Geomechanics Society Queensland Chapter (2012).