Latest DFI Journal Available The most recent edition of the DFI Journal, a peer-reviewed publication of high-quality technical papers, is now available. Volume 11, Number 1 addresses a timely and broad array of pile- related subjects ranging from battered piles in embankments, seismic behavior of helical piles, cased and uncased drilled shaft behavior as well as the performance of soil nails for slope stabilization. The issue includes the following papers: • “Numerical and Experimental Simulation of T-Walls Supported by Battered Piles within a Levee Embankment,” J. B. Johnson, USACE; F. Vahedifard, Mississippi State University; P. Kokkali, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; A. F. Tessari, University at Buffalo; T. Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and R. J. Varuso, USACE Risk Management Center • “A Critical Review: State of Knowledge in Seismic Behavior of Helical Piles,” Amy Cerato, University of Oklahoma; Tatiana Vargas, Carollo Engineering; Shawn Allred, University of Oklahoma • “Axial Load Transfer of Drilled Shaft Foundations with and without Steel Casing,” Q. Li, Oregon State University; A. W. Stuedlein, Oregon State University; and A. Marinucci, V2C Strategists LLC • “Effect of Nails Orientation and Length on Soil-Nailed Retaining Structures Stability,” Alireza Askari, MS, Arash Gholami - Islamic Azad University An online subscription to the DFI Journal is included with DFI membership, and issues can be accessed by signing in to the member portal — MyDFI. Members and nonmembers can order printed copies of the 2007-2013 volumes of the Journal from the ‘Publications’ page of www.dfi.org; members at preferential rates. Subscriptions to the Journal are available at www.tandfonline. com/pricing/journal/ydfi20. Get Published If you are interested in contributing a manuscript, visit www.dfi.org/dfijournal.asp for information and instructions. The DFI Journal is an official journal of the Deep Foundations Institute meaning your research will be available to all international members. In addition, DFI Journal articles are abstracted and indexed in Scopus, meaning your research will be available in one of the world’s most prestigious databases. Contribute to Special Issue on Full-Scale Load Testing DFI Journal is publishing a special issue in 2018 on full-scale load testing, which is an essential part of successfully designing and constructing deep foundations. The design process necessarily begins by conceptualizing how a deep foundation will resist the loads by the superstructure. While presumptive parameters are helpful, the costs and risks associated with many projects justify full-scale testing to confirm that the geotechnical profile combined with the installation process result in an adequate level of safety and the desired performance. DEEP FOUNDATIONS • MAR/APR 2018 • 47 One lesson that has been learned during the last 50+ years is that many things can go wrong even during a well-planned and/or well- executed load test. Case histories or “lessons learned” can be extremely valuable to avoiding what would otherwise be unforeseen or overlooked aspects that could jeopardize the usefulness of the load test results. Given its importance, this special issue is devoted to all aspects of full-scale testing including: • Planning • Installation • Setup • Instrumentation • Execution/performance • Interpretation The deadline for submission is October 1, 2018. You can submit your manuscript at http://www.edmgr.com/dfi/default.aspx. More on submissions is available at www.dfi.org/dfijournal.asp.
