Research Article
Nov 1978
Downdrag on Bitumen-Coated Piles
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Volume 104, Issue 11
Abstract
The performance of bitumen-coated piles in a number of case histories shows that bitumen coatings can be used effectively to reduce negative skin friction on piles. The shearing behavior of coated steel piles subjected to downdrag loads is investigated by means of laboratory tests. Based on the test results, a method for predicting downdrag loads on bitumen-coated piles is developed, and the important factors controlling coating effectiveness are identified. Predictions are than compared to field measurements.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 104 • Issue 11 • November 1978
Pages: 1355 - 1370
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© 1978 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1978
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Mohsen M. Baligh, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, Mass
Vitoon Vivatrat
Supervising Geotechnical Engr., Brian Watt Assocs., Inc., Houston, Texas; formerly Research Asst. in Civ. Engrg., Massac husetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, Mass
Heinrich Figi
Research Asst. in Civ. Engrg., Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, Mass
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