Establishing a Dynamic Formula for Pile Design and Construction Control of Pile Driving (TR-584)
Researcher(s)
Principal investigator: Sivalingam Sritharan, 515-294-5238, sri@iastate.edu (project list)
Co-principal investigators:
- Terry Wipf, 515-294-9501, tjwipf@iastate.edu (project list)
- Muhannad Suleiman, 515-294-6076, suleiman@iastate.edu (project list)
Project status
In progress
Start date: 01/01/08
End date: 06/30/09
Sponsor(s)/partner(s)
Sponsor(s):Iowa Highway Research Board
About the research
Research objective: Consistent with Load and Resistance Factor Design specifications, this project will lead to the development of dynamic formulas to design piles and control their installation in the field, focusing on methods suitable for Iowa soil conditions.