Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Pile Driving Project - Phase II StudyStatus: CompleteReport Date: 05/01/2014 Summary: Researchers reevaluated the pile driving formula and associated load resistance factors developed in Phase 1 of this study, compared its performance to other pile driving formulas, and recommended a new formula and resistance factors for implementation by MnDOT. The new pile driving formula developed in this study, MPF12, correlated very well, far outperforming all other equations. Researchers also conducted static load testing, investigated use of the formula for timber and prestressed precast concrete piles, and compared its predictions to the Wave Equation Analysis Program. Final Deliverables: Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Pile Driving Project - Phase II Study (Report #2014-16) Improving MnDOT's Field Construction Control Methods for Driven Pile Foundations (Research Summary) Related Materials: Related Research: Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS 2015-45A: Development of Cost-Effective Timber Bridge Repair Techniques for Minnesota 2015-45B: Cost-Effective Timber Bridge Repairs: Manual for Repairs of Timber Bridges in Minnesota Cost-Competitive Timber Bridge Designs for Long-Term Performance Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS Purchase Equipment and Train Users Developing Flexural Vibration Inspection Techniques for Wooden Bridges Development of Flexural Vibration Inspection Equipment, Techniques to Assess Structural Health of Rural Bridge Sys II. Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS Development of Cost-effective Timber Bridge Repair Techniques for Minnesota Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bridge Inspection Techniques for NBIS purchase Equipment and Train Users Cost-competitive Timber Bridge Designs for Long Term Performance Project Personnel: Principal Investigator: Sam Paikowsky Co-Principal Investigator: Aaron Budge Technical Liaison: Paul Rowekamp, Gary Person Project Coordinator: Nelson Cruz Panel Members: Arielle Ehrlich - Bridges David Dahlberg - Bridges Derrick Dasenbrock - Materials & Road Research Dustin Thomas - Metro District Edward Lutgen - Bridges Glenn Engstrom - Aggregate and Ready Mix Assoc. of MN Paul Kivisto - Bridges kevin western - Michael Baker
