Dynamic Effects of Pile Installations on Adjacent Structures. A Synthesis ofHighway Practice

摘要

This synthesis will be of interest to state DOT geotechnical, bridge, andstructural engineers, engineering geologists, vibration monitoring consultants, contractors involved with pile driving, and researchers. It describes the current state of the practice for preventing and assessing damage to structures adjacent to pile driving installations. This was accomplished by conducting a literature search and review and an extensive survey of U.S. and Canadian transportation agencies and practitioners, as well as limited international information collection. It presents information on the thoery of ground motion and vibrations due to pile installations, vibration mitigation measures, and the consequences of groundborne vibrations.