Editorial Note - Vol. 1, No. 1, 2007-Article

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The first issue of the <em>Journal of the Deep Foundations Institute</em> marks DFI’s effort to provide a practical information resource for the design and construction of foundations and excavations. The journal aims to connect applied academic research, practicing professionals, and the construction industry, while welcoming contributions from an international community.

Its scope includes deep foundation systems, drilled shafts, ground improvement, soil nailing and anchors, marine foundations, retaining and cutoff-wall systems, seismic retrofit, and emerging construction technologies. Case histories, reviews of current practice, innovative applications, and reports of failures are especially encouraged because they can share real-world lessons.

The editors invite professionals throughout the field to submit articles and exchange experience, with the goal of improving problem-solving, technology, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. They commit to an efficient review process while maintaining the standards of an international technical journal.

The inaugural issue covers topics including the foundations of China’s Sutong Bridge, rapid lateral-load testing in the United States, diaphragm-wall construction for the RandstadRail project in the Netherlands, ground movements associated with deep foundations, and drilled shafts supporting sound walls. The editors thank DFI Executive Director Theresa Rappaport and the members who helped launch the publication, and welcome feedback and submissions through DFI.

Keywords

deep foundations

geotechnical engineering

foundations and excavations

drilled shafts

ground improvement

soil nailing

marine foundations

retaining walls

case histories

construction technology