Blast-Induced Liquefaction for Full-Scale Foundation Testing

• Published in: Journal of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering Vol. 130; no. 8; pp. 798 - 806
• Main Authors: Ashford, Scott A, Rollins, Kyle M, Lane, J. Dusty
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY American Society of Civil Engineers 01.08.2004
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Earthwork. Foundations. Retaining walls; Exact sciences and technology; Geotechnics; TECHNICAL PAPERS; California; United States; North America; America; Lateral load; Pile foundations; Full-scale tests; Liquefaction; Slope stability; Full scale mockup test; Calibration; Blasting operation; Deep foundations; Settlement; Foundations; Load capacity; Blasting; Pore pressure; Pilot test; Lateral loads; Vibration control; Blast loads

This paper describes a pilot test program that was carried out to determine the appropriate charge weight, delay, and pattern required to induce liquefaction for full-scale testing of deep foundations. The results of this investigation confirmed that controlled blasting techniques could successfully...