Technical Literature

Technical Bulletins

Our technical bulletins were prepared to help clients understand the various applications and the design engineering principles.

Technical Bulletin	Subject
Technical Bulletin No. 1	Behavior of Geopier-Supported Foundation System During Seismic Events
Technical Bulletin No. 2	Bearing Capacity of Geopier-Supported Foundation Systems
Technical Bulletin No. 3	Geopier Uplift Resistance
Technical Bulletin No. 4	Geopier Lateral Resistance
Technical Bulletin No. 5	Geopier Shear Reinforcement for Global Stability and Slope Stability
Technical Bulletin No. 6	Settlement Control for Embankments and Transportation-Related Structures Using Geopier Soil Reinforcement
Technical Bulletin No. 7	Seismic Site Classifications
Technical Bulletin No. 8	Support of Storage Tanks
Technical Bulletin No. 9	Vibration and Noise Levels
Technical Bulletin No. 10	Structural Considerations for Uniformly-Loaded Floor Slabs Supported by Rammed Aggregate Piers

Technical Papers

We don't just claim to have solid, reliably stiff RAP systems. Our claims are backed by extensive research by academic institutions and engineering consulting firms. If you don't find what you need please call your local Geopier Midwest engineer.

Technical Paper	Subject
TP09	Use of Geopier Soil Reinforcing Elements to Support a Large Aboveground Storage Tank Facility in Texas
TP12	Does Lateral Stress Really Influence Settlement?
TP13	Distribution of Stresses and Settlements Below Floor Slabs Supported by Rammed Aggregate Piers
TP15	Lateral Earth Pressure Induced by Rammed Aggregate Piers
TP24	Stabilizing Landslides by using Rammed Aggregate Piers
TP28	Geopier Intermediate Foundation Systems -- Case Studies for Building Foundations Over Soft Organic Soils and Peat
TP33	Compression and Uplift of Rammed Aggregate Piers in Clay
TP35	Settlement of Shallow Foundations
TP37	Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation Projects
TP40	Stablization of Retaining Walls and Embankments using Rammed Aggregate Piers
TP41	Embankment Support : A Comparison of Stone Column and Rammed Aggregate Pier Soil Reinforcement
TP58	Comparison of Load Test Results and Performance of RAP in undoc Fill
Stabilization of Peat for Railroad Foundations	Stabilization of Peat for Railroad Foundations