Ontology alignment foundations are hard to find in the literature. The abstract nature of the topic and the diverse means of practice make it difficult to capture it in a universal formal foundation. We argue that such a lack of formality hinders further development and convergence of practices, and in particular, prevents us from achieving greater levels of automation. In this article we prese...

The problem of soil±pile±foundation±superstructure interaction is examined, and a simple rational procedure to analyse the response of a structure supported on pile groups is presented. This procedure combines theories for the computation of the dynamic impedances and kinematic±seismic response factors of pile foundations with a multi-degree-of-freedom structural model. The procedure is applied...

This article presents a study of the factors that influence mechanism soil-structure interaction with pilot building having concrete walls and their impact on performance. To illustrate studies carried out, numerical modeling four-floor wall was performed, subjected to vertical actions, supported by slab-on-ground foundation, using Finite Element Method (FEM), together specific 3D software for ...

A new bridge that will replace the existing Woodrow Wilson Bridge is under construction over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The river piers are supported on cylindrical steel piles of 72, 54 and 48 inches in diameter. The longest piles (at the bascule piers) are approximately 200 ft long. Outside the river, nearly all piers are supported on 24-inch square prestressed concrete piles. Altho...