Phase II: Field Load Testing of Shallow Foundations in Florida Limestone
The objective of this research is to validate the bearing capacity equations developed in Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) research project BDV31-977-51, as well as obtain load vs. settlement data for predicting shallow foundation settlements. The results of Phase I (FDOT BDV31-977-51) and this project will be used for implementation (Phase III) in FB-MultiPier for the design of shallow foundations beneath bridge piers. Besides load vs. deformation, and bearing capacity, the project will look at newer seismic methods for assessing mass properties (Shear, G, Young’s, E, Moduli, and density/unit weight) of rock beneath the foundation necessary for design.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $406204
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Contract Numbers:
BDV31 977-124
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Sponsor Organizations:
Florida Department of Transportation
Research Center
605 Suwannee Street MS-30
Tallahassee, FL United States 32399-0450 -
Managing Organizations:
Florida Department of Transportation
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL United States 32399-0450 -
Project Managers:
Herrera, Rodrigo
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Performing Organizations:
207 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115500
Gainesville, Florida United States 32611 -
Principal Investigators:
McVay, Michael
- Start Date: 20191108
- Expected Completion Date: 20221230
- Actual Completion Date: 20230427
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bearing capacity; Bridge piers; Deformation; Earthquake resistant design; Field tests; Limestone; Load tests; Mat foundations; Settlement (Structures); Validation
- Geographic Terms: Florida
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01722704
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Florida Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: BDV31 977-124
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Nov 18 2019 4:15PM