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Bröchner, J and Grandinson, B (1992) R&D Cooperation by Swedish Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 3–16.

Burati, J L, Farrington, J J and Ledbetter, W B (1992) Causes of Quality Deviations in Design and Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 34–49.

Burati, J L, Matthews, M F and Kalidindi, S N (1992) Quality Management Organizations and Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 112–28.

Cushman, N S, Nam, C H and Tatum, C B (1992) Technology Transfer in Building Construction—Case of Seismic Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 129–41.

Gibson, G E and Bell, L C (1992) Integrated Data‐Base Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 50–59.

Griffis, F H (1992) Bidding Strategy: Winning over Key Competitors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 151–65.

Hanna, A S, Willenbrock, J H and Sanvido, V E (1992) Knowledge Acquisition and Development for Formwork Selection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 179–98.

Herbsman, Z and Ellis, R (1992) Multiparameter Bidding System—Innovation in Contract Administration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 142–50.

Kerr, W C, Tamaro, G J and Hahn, D M (1992) Exchange Place Station Subsurface Reconstruction and Improvements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 166–78.

Roseefeld, Y, Warszawski, A and Laufer, A (1992) Using Quality Circles to Raise Productivity and Quality of Work Life. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 17–33.

Sanvido, V, Grobler, F, Parfitt, K, Guvenis, M and Coyle, M (1992) Critical Success Factors for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 94–111.

Thomas, H R (1992) Effects of Scheduled Overtime on Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 60–76.

Turner, J P (1992) Constructability for Drilled Shafts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(01), 77–93.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Constructability; Drilled shafts; Foundations; Cost estimates; Inspection; Quality control; Site investigation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:1(77)
  • Abstract:
    Principles of constructability are applied to the planning, design, and construction of drilled‐shaft foundations. It is shown that the keys to drilled‐shaft constructability are an appropriate site investigation, the knowledge and experience of civil engineers with drilled‐foundation construction procedures, and a quality‐control program. Methods of drilled‐shaft construction are reviewed and specific procedures for implementing constructability during site investigations are presented. The input of engineers experienced in drilled‐shaft construction is shown to be necessary for successful cost estimates, accounting for effects of construction on design assumptions, and in developing rational construction specifications, all of which are critical for applying constructability to drilled shafts. Quality control, through inspection and nondestructive testing, can increase the reliability of drilled shafts by verifying subsurface conditions and by providing evaluation of postconstruction integrity. Two case histories are used to demonstrate that constructability provides a useful management and engineering tool to reduce foundation costs and increase reliability.