Editorial Note - Vol. 6, No. 2, 2012-Article

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The December 2012 issue of the <em>DFI Journal</em>, published by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), focuses on practice-oriented research in deep foundations engineering. Its scope includes piling systems, drilled shafts, ground improvement, soil nailing and anchors, marine foundations, retaining and cutoff-wall systems, seismic retrofit, and innovative construction technologies. Case histories and reviews of current practice are especially encouraged.

The editors report that three papers in this issue were submitted through the 2012 DFI Young Professor or Student Paper Competitions; winners and runners-up may choose journal publication, which involves a more rigorous review process than conference proceedings. The remaining two papers also came from academic sources and address geotechnical design and construction. The editors note that finding suitable reviewers delayed production, but the peer-review process improved the papers.

The editorial encourages authors to submit case histories and hopes DFI Technical Committees will contribute papers on the state of the art in their fields. Committees may also propose topics for future themed issues. Reviewers are recruited largely through relevant Technical Committees, with the Technical Activities Committee providing additional support when needed. The editors thank reviewers for helping strengthen the journal and its contribution to the industry, and welcome comments, suggestions, and submissions through the DFI website.

Keywords

Deep Foundations Institute

DFI Journal

deep foundations engineering

piling systems

drilled shafts

ground improvement

geotechnical design

case histories

peer review

technical committees