Editorial Note - Vol. 6, No. 1, 2012-Article

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The July 2012 issue of the <em>DFI Journal</em> features practice-oriented papers on a range of deep foundations topics. Two papers address helical piles: one examines their behavior in cohesive soils, and the other reports on dynamic and static load testing. Other contributions cover p-y curves for cast-in-drilled-hole bridge piers, jet grouting used to support the safety of Tuttle Creek Dam in Kansas, and challenges and uncertainties associated with open caissons in Egypt.

The editors emphasize the journal’s commitment to high-quality technical work addressing practical industry issues. Its papers include case histories and studies that validate established design methods or may inform changes to them. The journal welcomes submissions on deep foundation systems and related topics, including piles, drilled shafts, ground modification, soil nailing, anchors, marine foundations, retaining systems, cutoff walls, seismic retrofit, and emerging construction technologies.

The editors also thank DFI Technical Committee members for their prompt and detailed peer-review service, which helps maintain the publication’s quality. The next issue was planned for late fall 2012, with a future themed issue anticipated in 2013.

Keywords

DFI Journal

deep foundations

helical piles

load testing

cohesive soils

p-y curves

jet grouting

Tuttle Creek Dam

open caissons

technical committee