Effects of Downdrag on Pile Performance, Phase II Pilot Study

The primary objectives of the study are three-fold: (1) determine the long-term and short-term effects from seasonal and transient loads (2) develop software to better assess and design for embankment settlement and downdrag, and (3) refine the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT design criteria for end bents.

    Language

    • English

    Project

    • Status: Active
    • Funding: $459,341.00
    • Contract Numbers:

      BED25 977-25

    • 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

      Research Center
      605 Suwannee Street MS-30
      Tallahassee, FL  United States  32399-0450
    • Project Managers:

      Herrera, Rodrigo A.

    • Performing Organizations:

      University of South Florida, Tampa

      Center for Urban Transportation Research
      3650 Spectrum Boulevard
      Tampa, FL  United States  33612-9446
    • Principal Investigators:

      Mullins, A

    • Start Date: 20250128
    • Expected Completion Date: 20280131
    • Actual Completion Date: 0
    • USDOT Program: Research and Development
    • USDOT Program: Track and Structures

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    Filing Info

    • Accession Number: 01944194
    • Record Type: Research project
    • Source Agency: Florida Department of Transportation
    • Contract Numbers: BED25 977-25
    • Files: RIP, STATEDOT
    • Created Date: Jan 28 2025 1:19PM