Application of Stress-wave Theory on Piles

H. B. Redenberg (Edited by), Royal Institute o f Technology, Stockholm.

• 1 Stress-wave theory. Wave equation analysis of a pile — An analytic model, An analysis of dissipative wave propagation in a pile, Response of pile points on rock during driving, 2 Measuring techniques and equipment. An instrumentation system for monitoring piling, Equipment for integrity testing and bearing capacity of piles, Dynamic pile testing: An aid in analyzing driving behaviour, Practical experiences of stress wave measurements, Dynamic measurements as an inspection tool for discovering damage to spliced and unspliced precast concrete piles — Two case histories, 3. Prediction of driveability and bearing capacity Integrity of piles. The analysis of pile driving — A state-of-the-art, Evaluation of ultimate bearing capacity of different piles by wave equation Analysis, Quake values determined from dynamic measurements, Interpretation of results from integrity tests and dynamic load tests, From driving to pile foundation: A first step for clays, Penetration test results and stresswave theory applied to the estimate of the dynamic penetration module in piles, Prediction of static ultimate resistance from driving data, 4 Discussion. Chinese experience in stress wave theory applied to pile foundations, Stress waves in model piles driven in sand, An answer to Professor Goble (The analysis of pile driving — A state-of the-art), Evaluation of ultimate bearing capacity of different piles by wave equation Analysis, Quake values determined from dynamic measurements, Instrumentation of offshore piles during driving, From driving to pile foundation: A first step for clays, Use of T.N.O. integrity testing system in United Kingdom, On the skin friction and transmitted energy to a driven pile.