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Apr 26, 2012
Foundation Replacement with No Disturbance
Authors: W. Tom Witherspoon, Ph.D. [email protected], and Jason E. Taylor [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support
Abstract
A three story hotel in Irving, Texas, home to some of the worst soil conditions in the nation, was underpinned with piers that were belled in the active zone. As a result of errors by the engineer and/or contractor, the piers uplifted and moved the building to extreme deflections that exceeded 8inches. To mitigate the problem, 360 — 18inches diameter x 35feet deep drilled piers were installed under the building in five foot of headroom. Despite the low headroom, the new piers were drilled into gray shale a minimum penetration of 10feet. This process was completed while keeping the hotel in full operation with no interruption in services and minimal effects to the landscaping and appearance.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Buildings
- Business management
- Commercial buildings
- Construction engineering
- Construction methods
- Contracts and subcontracts
- Drilling
- Facilities (by type)
- Foundation construction
- Foundations
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydraulic structures
- Piers
- Ports and harbors
- Practice and Profession
- Soil dynamics
- Soil mechanics
- Soil properties
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
- Underpinning
- Uplifting behavior
- Water and water resources
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Founder, S & W Foundation Contractors, Dallas, Texas, (972)235-3267. E-mail: [email protected]
Engineer, S & W Foundation Contractors, Dallas, Texas, (972)235-3256. E-mail: [email protected]
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