Design of Pile Foundations

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1.INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Applicability
References, Bibliographical and Related Material
Definitions

2.GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
General
Structural and Geotechnical Coordination
Design Considerations
Nature of Loadings
Foundation Material
Identification and Evaluation of Pile
Alternatives
Field Responsibilities for the Design Engineer
Subsurface Conditions
Pile Instrumentation

3.GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Subsurface Investigations and Geology
Laboratory and Field Testing
Foundation Modification
Ground-Water Studies
Dynamic Considerations
Pile Load Test
Selection of Shear Strength Parameters

4.ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
General
Design Criteria
Pile Capacity
Settlement
Pile Group Analysis
Design Procedure
Special Considerations

6. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION
General
Construction Practices and Equipment
Pile Driving Studies
Control of Pile Driving Operations
Results of Corps Experiences
As-Built Analysis
Field Evaluation

7.FIELD PILE TESTS
General
Decision Process
Axial Load Test
Monotonic Lateral Load Test