Abstract: The provisions of this Standard establish guidelines for the design and construction of pile foundations. Many of the design considerations contained herein require a working knowledge of soil mechanics and foundation ...

Abstract: This method covers the measurement of the Oxygen Transfer Rate (OTR) as a mass of oxygen per unit time dissolved in a volume of water by an oxygen transfer system operating under given gas rate and power conditions. Methods ...

Abstract: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Guide is to provide project owners, design professionals, and constructors with information and recommendations on opportunities to enhance the quality of constructed projects.
While written for these three traditional project participants, this Guide is also intended to be useful to others ...

Abstract: This standard guideline covers planning, design, pipe materials, and construction of microtunneling. The term microtunneling is defined as a trenchless construction method for installing pipelines. The North American definition of microtunneling describes a method but does not impose size limitations on that method; therefore, a tunnel may be consi...

Abstract: This standard provides minimum criteria for the design and performance of membrane-covered cable and rigid member structures, including frame structures, collectively known as tensile membrane structures, including permanent ...

Abstract: This standard for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, referred to herein as "this standard," specifies nationally applicable provisions for the seismic rehabilitation of buildings. Seismic rehabilitation is defined as improving the seismic performance of structural and/or nonstructural components of a building by correcting deficienci...