file : pdf, 2.2mb, 186 pages download : http://artikel-software.com/blog toc 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