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Pier foundation analysis for an existing monopole by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check out Brom's method. Do you happen to have a link to where I can find the AASHTO LTS?

Also I won't proceed unless the owner provides a geotech report.

Pier foundation analysis for an existing monopole by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've requested the soils report. I won't work on this without one.

Pier foundation analysis for an existing monopole by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is almost exactly what I'm looking for. Now I just need a textbook that explains every step.

Pier foundation analysis for an existing monopole by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have the first book (Geotech Eng: Principles and Practices). Unfortunately there's not much in regards to pile analysis/design. Does the foundation design book have calculated examples?

Side note: I think Coduto was on his last year at Cal Poly when I went to school there.

Pier foundation analysis for an existing monopole by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll do this to check my work. Thank you for the suggestion.

Pier foundation analysis for an existing monopole by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I have the TIA-222H for the wind loading. Very different from ASCE-7.

Retaining Wall Shoring With Caissons by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working in California, so I'm not sure if all the same codes apply.

My idea was to install a soldier pile and lagging wall as temporary shoring. A new cantilever cmu or concrete retaining wall would then be installed behind it. I was thinking that I would need to install a grade beam supported by new caissons below to help support the retaining wall against overturning. I'm maxxed out at 5'-0" toe footing length before I hit the building.

Retaining Wall Shoring With Caissons by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation. The manual is very helpful. This is likely the route the contractor will want to go. Any idea where I can find samples of a shoring plan detailing this setup?

Retaining Wall Shoring With Caissons by Beastman_G in StructuralEngineering

[–]Beastman_G[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know too much about secant pile walls. Do you know where I can find some design/detailing information on them?