Editorial Note - Vol. 3, No. 1, 2009-Article

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The May 2009 issue of the <em>DFI Journal</em> outlines the publication’s mission, editorial team, and plans for growth. Published by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), the journal features practical, high-quality papers on deep foundations engineering, including piling, drilled shafts, ground improvement, soil nailing, anchors, retaining and cutoff-wall systems, marine foundations, and seismic retrofits. It particularly welcomes case histories, reviews of current practice, innovative applications, and reports on failures.

The editors describe the journal as a bridge between applied research, practicing professionals, and the construction industry. They encourage authors to share project experience and lessons learned, including work from the international community. Peer reviewers and DFI Technical Committee chairs are thanked for helping maintain publication quality, along with the journal’s underwriters and support staff.

Volume 3 was planned as two issues, in May and November 2009, as part of an effort to shorten the time between issues and eventually publish four times per year, a goal then expected for 2010. The issue also welcomes new associate editors Lance Roberts and Thomas Weaver, who would help identify relevant submissions and coordinate preliminary and peer reviews.

The document also lists the DFI Board of Trustees, journal editors and associate editors, and publisher contact details. The journal invites comments, suggestions, and submissions through the DFI website.

Keywords

DFI Journal

deep foundations

geotechnical engineering

piling

drilled shafts

ground improvement

soil nailing

marine foundations

seismic retrofits

peer review