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(99.10.07)

Geotechnical Engineering Internet Resources -- by Leesa M. Heffler, a graduate student from Queensland University of Technology (Australia).  Leesa produced  a useful masters thesis that  compiles and evaluates the internet information and access links presently available to geotechnical professionals.   The document is in Word format  that you can download from the following link -- Heffler Thesis.   Open the read-only file in Word97 or later,  and with your browser running online, the links in the thesis will operate as they do from these webpages.  (991007)

Piling Specifications, Dispute Avoidance, and Master Specifications -- by Bengt H. Fellenius (Urkkada Technology, Ltd.) on how to avoid disputed claims and improve piling specs. The price is $39.00 + S/H and can be ordered from UniSoft (735 Ludgate Court, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 8K8), or from BiTech Publishers in Vancouver, 11860 Hammersmith Way, Suite 173, Richmond, B. C., V7A 5G1. (5/27/97)

Damaged Piles -- At the suggestion of Erez Amir, we introduced a new photo feature for the APTLY website, with an interest in better serving the members and friends in the deep foundations industry. Take a peak at the available offerings.

Pile Testing Guidelines -- An annotated draft guide specification for high-strain testing, adapted from the version contained in the PDI users guide, is provided by InSituTech, along with some additional reference information. Your comments are welcome. GRL/PDI recently has added a section on a variety of pile testing methods to their website.

Created by Jason Ernst Holloway - Last modified: 03.07.31 (lkh)