The effect of expanded body diameter on the displacement field of soil surrounding a pile
under different vertical loads was investigated using the half-face pile model test of …

Cone penetration in sands is a complex process: it contains several challenges that
geomechanicians face, such as large displacements, large strains, strain localization, and …

Granular materials are collections of solid particles of various shapes, materials and sizes,
making their behavior complex. In the past, effective understanding was mainly derived from …

Understanding the response of piles subjected to cyclic loads is critical for piles subjected to
extreme loading conditions, particularly in the offshore environment in which platforms and …

Open-Ended Pipe Piles (OEPP) are particularly popular in offshore engineering. An
important feature of the installation of these piles is the rate with which soil enters the pile …

Dr. Monica Prezzi is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. She received the
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Young Professor Paper Award for her work on auger cast …