Load Testing Deep Foundations: The Planning, Design and Conduct of Pile Load Tests

A valuable guide to the planning and conduct of deep foundation testing. Contains practical information that rarely appears in print. Drawing on a wealth of know-how gained in the field, the author addresses all deep foundation types, be they driven or augered piles, caissons, or drilled piers. Includes ASTM Standards on load testing piles, the load tests excerpts from major building codes, and extensive annotations.