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Geotechnical
Consultants |
Area of Specialty :: Structural Repair
Geosystems LP has extensive knowledge and experience with Structural Repair:
- Grouting-Stitching (Internally Reinforced Masonry)
- In situ reinforcement (nails and micropiles)
Prestressed Rock and Soil Anchor Projects
- Rock Anchors: Dams on Lower Colorado River
- Soil Nailing: State Highway 198
- Concrete Cut Off Wall: W.F. George Dam
- High Capacity Micropiles: Mandalay Bay Hotel
Technical Papers
Bruce, D.A. and R.P. Traylor. (2000). “The
Repair and Enhancement of Large Diameter Caissons by Grouting.” New
Technological and Design Developments in Deep Foundations. Proceedings
of Sessions of GeoDenver 2000, American Society of Civil Engineers, Denver,
CO, August 5-8, Geotechnical Special Publication No. 100, Eds. N.D. Dennis,
Jr., R. Castelli, and M.W. O’Neill, pp. 59-71. |
Juran, I., D.A. Bruce, A. DiMillio, and
A. Benslimane. (1999). “Micropiles: The State of Practice. Part II:
Design of Single Micropiles and Groups and Networks of Micropiles.” Ground
Improvement, 3 (July) pp. 89-110. |
Bruce, D.A., M.E.C. Bruce, and R.P. Traylor.
(1999). “High Capacity Micropiles – Basic Principals and Case
Histories.” GeoEngineering for Underground Facilities. Proc. of the
3rd National Conference of the Geo-Institute of the American Society of
Civil Engineers. Geotechnical Special Publication No. 90, Urbana-Champaign,
IL, June 13-17, pp. 188-199. |
Zelenko, B.H., D.A. Bruce, D.A. Schoenwolf,
and R.P. Traylor. (1998). “Micropile Application for Seismic Retrofit
Preserves Historic Structure in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.” Grouts
and Grouting: A Potpourri of Projects. Proceedings of Sessions of Geo-Congress
98, American Society of Civil Engineers, Geotechnical
Special Publication No. 80, Boston, MA, October 18-21, pp. 43-62. |
Bruce, D.A. (1997). Ground
Improvement, Reinforcement, and Treatment: Developments 1987-1997, Chapter 26 on Micropiles,
Proc. of Sessions Sponsored by the Committee on Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics
of the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Logan,
UT, July 17-19, Ed. by V.R. Schaefer, Geotechnical
Special Publication No. 69, pp. 151-175. |
Nierlich, H. and D.A.
Bruce. (1997). “A
Review of the Post-Tensioning Institute’s Revised Recommendations
for Prestressed Rock and Soil Anchors, Ground Anchorages and Anchored Structures,"
Proceedings of the International Conference, Institution of Civil Engineers,
London, U.K., Thomas Telford, Ed. by G.S. Littlejohn, March, 20-21, pp.
522-530. |
Bruce, D.A.. (1997). “The Stabilization
of Concrete Dams by Post-Tensioned Rock Anchors: The State of American
Practice,” Ground Anchorages and Anchored Structures, Proceedings
of the International Conference, Institution of Civil Engineers, London,
U.K., Thomas Telford, Ed. by G.S. Littlejohn, March 20-21, pp. 508-521. |
Bruce, D.A. (1997). “Seepage Cutoffs
Using Overlapping Concrete Piles.” U.S. Committee on Large Dams,
Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 7-11, 17 p. |
Bruce, D.A., Nufer, P.J. and Triplett,
R.E. (1995). “Enhancement
of Caisson Capacity by Micro-Fine Cement Grouting - A Recent Case History.” In “Verification
of Geotechnical Grouting.” ASCE Geotechnical Special Publication No. 57. Proc. ASCE
Convention, San Diego, CA, Oct. 23-26, pp. 142-152. |
Bruce, D.A., Chan, P.H.C., and Tamaro,
G.J. (1991). “Design Construction and Performance of a Deep Circular
Diaphragm Wall.” Proc. ASTM International Symposium on Slurry Walls,
Atlantic City, NJ, June 27-28, 12 pp. |
Bruce, D.A. and Pratt, J.W. (1990). “A
Hydraulic Cut-off through Unconsolidated Mine Dump Material.” Association
of State Dam Safety Officials, 7th Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA,
October 14-18, pp. 417-430. |
Bruce, D.A., DePaoli, B., Mascardi, C.
and Mongilardi, E. (1989). “Monitoring and Quality Control of a 100
Meter Deep Diaphragm Wall.” DFI International Conference on Piling
and Deep Foundations, London, May 15-18, pp. 23-32. |
Bruce, D.A. (1987). “Structural Repair
by Grouting.” 3rd International Conference on Structural Faults and
Repairs, London, July, 21 pp. |
Bruce, D.A. and Boley, D.L. (1987) . “New
Methods of Highway Stabilization.” 38th Annual Highway Geology Symposium,
Pittsburgh, PA, May 11-13, pp. 57-72. |
Project Histories
- List of tunnel, quarry, and mine grouting experience in the past eight years
- List of dam projects and other major cutoffs
- List of dams on which Geosystems, L.P. has worked in the past eight years
- List of expert witness and DRB cases