Specifications for constructing and load testing stone columns in clays

Timothy D. Stark, B. Michael Yacyshyn

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide guidelines for writing a performance specification for the construction and load testing of stone columns in cohesive soils. Specifications from five different sources, three specialty contractors and two agencies, were studied to develop the guidelines described herein. The two primary components of a performance specification are the performance criteria for the stone column foundation and the load testing procedures used to verify that the desired ground improvement has been achieved.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationASTM Special Technical Publication
PublisherPubl by ASTM
Pages73-84
Number of pages12
Edition1089
ISBN (Print)0803113927
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventSymposium on Deep Foundation Improvements: Design, Construction, and Testing - Las Vegas, NV, USA
Duration: Jan 25 1990Jan 25 1990

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication
Number1089
ISSN (Print)0066-0558

Other

OtherSymposium on Deep Foundation Improvements: Design, Construction, and Testing
CityLas Vegas, NV, USA
Period1/25/901/25/90

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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