Table of Contents
Chapter 1-General
1.1-Scope
1.2-Notations
1.3-Limitations
1.4-Definitions
Chapter 2-General considerations
2.1-General
2.2-Factors to be considered
2.3-Pier types
2.4-Geotechnical considerations
Chapter 3-Design
3.1-Loads
3.2-Loading conditions
3.3-Strength design of piers
3.4-Vertical load capacity
3.5-Laterally loaded piers
3.6-Piers socketed in rock
3.7-Pier configuration
Chapter 4-Construction methods
4.1-Excavation and casing
4.2-Placing reinforcement
4.3-Dewatering, concreting, and removal of casing
4.4-Slurry displacement method
4.5-Safety
Chapter 5-Construction inspection and testing
5.1-Scope
5.2-Geotechnical field representative
5.3-Preliminary procedure
5.4-Inspection procedures
5.5-Concreting
5.6-Exploration methods to determine soundness
of piers
5.7-Reports
5.8-Criteria for acceptance
5.9-Corrective measures
Chapter 6-References
6.1-Recommended references
6.2-Cited references