NTL Record

Title The performance of pile driving systems : inspection manual.
Record ID 46539
Personal Name
Creator
Rausche, F.; Likins, G. E.; Goble, G. G.; Hussein, M.
Corporate Creator Goble Rausche Likins and Associates, Inc.
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
Publication Date 19861200
Language English
Abstract A study was undertaken on the performance of pile driving systems and the existiny technology for the measurement of performance parameters was reviewed, This report is an inspection manual for use by pile driving inspectors and engineers to ascertain that the pile hammer conforms to certain minimum standards, and to record observations on hammer and driving,system behavior. The manual considers only impact hammers; i.e., a large weight is alternately being raised and then accelerated downward, impacting against the pile top. Vibratory hammers, which operate on a different principle altogether, have been excluded from this manual. In addition to pile impact hammers, the manual addresses the complete driving system to include cushions, helmets, and leads. Also included as an aid to the inspector/ engineer, are comprehensive field inspection data forms.
Rosap ID dot:25322
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/25322
TRT Terms Analysis; Construction; Design; Pile hammers; Construction equipment; Hammers; Foundations; Support piles; Pile driving
General Subjects Analysis; Construction; Design; Diesel hammer; External combustion hammer; Foundations; Hammer efficiency; Piles; Pile driving
Classification NTL - HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION - Bridges and Structures
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
469224
Contract Number DTFH61-82-C-00059
Report Number FHWA/RD-86/160
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/46000/46500/46539/FHWA-RD-86-160.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository