Technical master construction specifications developed for Public Works Canada, Marine Division. The specs were produced with the intent of reducing the incidence of disputed claims and litigation in the piling contracts. The specs address generally applicable aspects, such as how to specify hammers and hammer performance, equipment adequacy of equipment details, obstructions, inspection, use of the Pile Driving Analyzer, and performance of static load tests, as well as aspects pertaining to the particular pile types, pipe piles, H-piles, concrete piles, and others.
Edited by: Bengt H. Fellenius, Chair
Sponsored by: Continuing Education Committee