The dynamic behaviour of pile foundations under seismic loads has become a pivotal research focus in civil engineering, particularly in regions prone to earthquakes. Recent investigations have ...

Negative skin friction (NSF) is an important phenomenon in geotechnical engineering, referring to the additional axial drag imposed on piles as a result of differential soil movement relative to the ...

OCEAN CITY — The most important element in a home at the shore is the most overlooked: The piles upon which the structure is placed. “I know spending money on stuff under ground is not attractive,” ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

In earthquake-prone San Francisco, crews are digging the city's deepest foundation piles for an 802-ft-tall office-residential tower that is on course to be the city's second-tallest structure, if ...

As urbanization increases and climate changes accelerate, there is an urgent need for sustainable and space-efficient solutions for heating and cooling in buildings. One promising solution is to use ...

Holding: The plain meaning of the claimed “protrusion” and “end plate” in this case does not encompass a “single, conically-shaped” end piece as found in Foundation’s accused product. The ...

Piling contractor Gauteng Piling has provided 118 auger cast in situ piles for the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit building project, as part of the extensive upgrade of the Midrand circuit following its ...