Rapid load testing on piles : interpretation guidelines /

"A Rapid Load Test (RLT) developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative for a Static Load Test (SLT) . However, the application of RLT used to be hampered by uncertainty about the interpretation of the test results. These guidelines...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Hölscher, Paul
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, ©2012.
Series:CUR publication ; 230
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"A Rapid Load Test (RLT) developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative for a Static Load Test (SLT) . However, the application of RLT used to be hampered by uncertainty about the interpretation of the test results. These guidelines attempt to offer clear guidance on the available analysis techniques and their reliability"Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 108 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780203145883
0203145887
1280121238
9781280121234