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AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1990) Probabilistic Simulation Studies for Repetitive Construction Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 575–94.

Ahmad, I (1990) Decision‐Support System for Modeling Bid/No‐Bid Decision Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 595–608.

Al Sarraj, Z M (1990) Formal Development of Line‐of‐Balance Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 689–704.

Bernold, L E (1990) Testing Bar‐Code Technology in Construction Environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 643–55.

Gerwick, B C (1990) Implementing Construction Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 556–63.

Gibson, G E and Bell, L C (1990) Electronic Data Interchange in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 727–37.

Hampton, D, Jin, J S and Clark, E A (1990) Foundation Construction within Wastewater‐Treatment Plant. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 564–73.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Water treatment; Foundation construction; Foundation design; Wastewater management; Water treatment plants; Dewatering; Settlement; Pile load tests;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:4(564)
  • Abstract:
    The entire foundation design and construction histories of a project built inside an existing wastewater‐treatment plant are described. The foundation type decision process, based on the subsurface conditions, the existing structure's performance, and the proposed facility's constraints are outlined. In addition, the foundation construction histories, including foundation specifications, construction dewatering and monitoring, pile‐load‐test results and production pile driving records, are summarized. Weak soils existed to significant depths over the entire site as did a high ground‐water table. Since the elevations of the bases of the structures varied significantly, it was also cost effective to vary foundation type depending upon the estimated load‐carrying capacity of the soil at the base of the proposed foundations. Consideration also had to be given to the possibility of detrimental total and differential settlements as a result of dewatering as well as differences in foundation type between existing and proposed structures. This project demonstrated that a properly designed and adequately executed foundation construction program can effectively eliminate the need for expensive underpinning of nearby existing facilities. And, pile load test is a reliable tool to establish the driving criteria, to confirm the design assumptions, and to economize the required pile length.

Pultar, M (1990) Progress‐Based Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 670–88.

Seydel, J and Olson, D L (1990) Bids Considering Multiple Criteria. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 609–23.

Thomas, H R, Maloney, W F, Horner, R M W, Smith, G R, Handa, V K and Sanders, S R (1990) Modeling Construction Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 705–26.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Wright, D E (1990) Resolving Disputes over Contract Notice Requirements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 738–55.

Vorster, M C and De La Garza, J M (1990) Consequential Equipment Costs Associated with Lack of Availability and Downtime. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 656–69.

Yates, J K (1990) Data‐Base Systems for Evaluating Construction Programs. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(04), 624–42.