Recent research on pile load testing and bridge monitoring

Dr. Mônica Prezzi

The presentation summarizes and discusses the results of static and dynamic pile load tests performed on fully instrumented, driven piles in Indiana. Closed-ended and open-ended pipe piles were driven side-by-side and tested to allow a comparison of the resistances mobilized in each layer of the soil profile and at the bases of the piles. The tests were performed to large pile head settlements to allow determination of ultimate loads. The results of these tests were compared with predictions made using CPT-based design methods. An assessment of the methods of prediction or verification of ultimate resistances is made based on the results.

About the speaker

Dr. Mônica Prezzi Professor of Civil Engineering

Dr. Mônica Prezzi holds a Master of Engineering degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), and both a Master of Science degree and a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Dr. Prezzi is a professor at Purdue University. Her research interests are foundation engineering, ground engineering and soil behavior.

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