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CODE TL185

Anchor & Micropile Installation Safety Guide (New) Prepared by ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling Safety Committee Chairman, Richard Marshall, CHST, Richard Goettle, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio, 2005, 44pp.

The sole purpose of this important manual is to assist anchor/micropile drilling contractors with informative safety material and procedures and is a supplement to the manufacturer's information about their specific equipment. Topics include: Establishing a Safety Supervisor, Employee Training, Worksite Planning, Hand and Power Tools, Anchor Drill Operations, Grouting Operations, Tensioning Operations, and an Anchor and Micropile Training Record. Now available in Spanish.

ADSC Member Price $10.00
Non-Member Price $20.00

CODE TL175

Buckling of Micropiles: A Review of Historic and Recent Experiences By Allen Cadden, P.E.,and Jesus Gomez, Ph. D., 18pp.

This paper contains a review of relevant historic research extrapolated to new micropile uses, as well as case histories of recent experiences obtained directly from high-capacity micropile applications. Presently, micropiles are designed for ultimate load carrying capacities that may exceed 400 tons for seven-inch diameter elements. Buckling of such slender elements is a common concern among designers and structural engineers and should be a consideration in the design of micropiles installed through very soft soils or in karstic terrain. This paper addresses this issue using theoretical concepts and practical experience in a way that can be easily implemented in the engineering practice.

Member Price $6.00
Non-Member Price $8.00

Code TL183

Compressive Strength Testing of Micropile Grout (New) A paper by Jessee A. Scarborough, P.E. and Barry Newman, P.E., 2004 11pp.

Two test approaches are commonly used for the compresive strength testing of micropile grout. These are based on ASTM C 109 for cubes, and ASTM C39 for cylinders. This paper compares these approaches, examines the effects of sample capping, presents the results of comparison testing, and discusses the variability in the results.

Member Price $5.50
Non-Member Price $9.00

Code TL189

Geo-Support 2004: Drilled Shafts, Micropiling, Deep Mixing, Remedial Methods, and Specialty Foundation Systems Edited by John P. Turner, PhD, P.E. and Paul W Mayne, PhD, P.E.,2004, 1,043 pp.

The Proceedings of the Sessions of Geo-Support 2004, which was sponsored by The ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling and the Geo Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a collection of 63 technical papers, including illustrations, offering a new look at the analysis and performance of foundation technologies, including topics relating to drilled shafts, micropiles, underground construction, repair, deep mixing, grouting, soil nailing, and hybrid foundations. The papers were prepared by individuals from research, practice, and the construction industry, thus offering diversity in their viewpoints and purposes. Each book also includes a CD of the Proceedings.

Member Price $105.00
Non-Member Price $140.00

Code FV40 - IWM 2002 - Venice, Italy - May 30-June 1
Code FV41 - IWM 2003 - Seattle Washington, USA - September 24-27
Code FV42 - IWM 2004 - Tokyo, Japan - August 24-27

International Workshop on Micropiles (IWM) Proceedings CD Series

The IWM, which is a consortium of the world's leading designers and constructors of micropiles, meets once each year to share the latest research and construction applications of micropiles worldwide. The proceedings from each workshop include research reports presented by the participants.

Member Price $15.00
Non-Member Price $20.00

CODE TL176

Micropile Axial and Bending Load Test Research Prepared by Edmond I. Bailey, Ph.D., P.E., for Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc., Sun Valley, California, 33pp.

This report is on the structural testing of 7 inch OD pipe. The test program includes three parts: tension to failure, compression to failure, and bending to failure. The purpose of each part of the test program is to determine the yield and the ultimate strength of the made-up pipe specimens in that loading configuration.

Member Price $6.00
Non-member Price $10.00

CODE TL158

Micropile and Tieback Reinforced Walls for Landslide Stabilization, Snake River Canyon, Wyoming by John Turner, Robert Hasenkamp, and John Wolosick, 1998, 13pp.

Stabilization of the Blue Trail Landslide on US Highway 26/89 was accomplished by constructing three reinforced earth retaining walls, each consisting of battered micropiles (also referred to as mini piles) and tieback anchors fixed to a cap beam. The landslide and walls are the subject of an instrumentation and monitoring program reported herein.

Member Price $5.50
Non-member Price $8.50

CODE TL169

Micropile Design and Construction Guidelines Implementation Manual by Tom A. Armour, P.E., Paul Groneck, P.E., James Keeley, P.E., and Sunil Sharma, P.E., 2000, 376pp.

The FHWA sponsored the development of this Micropile Design and Construction Guidelines Implementation Manual in response to the need for implementation information of micropile technology on U.S. transportation projects. This manual is intended as a "practitioner-oriented" document containing sufficient information on micropile design, construction specifications, inspection and testing procedures, cost data, and contracting methods to facilitate and speed the implementation and cost effective use of micropiles.

Member Price $40.00
Non-member Price $50.00

CODE TL125

Micropiles for Earth Retention and Slope Stabilization by Tom A. Armour, P.E., 1997, 65pp.

This manual contains information of micropile applications, design, construction specifications, inspection and testing procedures, cost data and contracting methods. The document was prepared under a cooperative agreement with the FHWA's Western Federal Lands Highway Division and ADSC Contractor Member firm D.B.M. Contractors, Inc., for the purpose of preparing a "practitioner-oriented" micropile implementation manual.

Member Price $10.00
Non-member Price $16.00

CODE TL180

Micropile Guide Specification Prepared by the joint ADSC/DFI Micropile Committee 2003, 60pp.

This guide to drafting a specification for Micropiles encompasses the furnishing of all designs, materials, products, accessories, tools, equipment, services, transportation, labor and supervision, and installation techniques required for testing and installing of micropiles and pile-top attachments. This guide is intended for use by Engineers writing project specific specifications. The Hollow Bar Supplement was also developed by the ADSC/DFI Micropile Committee.

Member Price $12.00
Non-member Price $22.00

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