| Project Title | Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Efficient Geometric Arrangement of Metal Fin Tube Foundations for Transportation Applications |
| University | Penn State |
| Principal Investigator(s) | Tong Qiu, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Penn State Jeffrey Laman, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Civil Engineering, Penn State |
| PI Contact Information | tuq1@psu.edu, jlaman@psu.edu |
| Funding Source(s) and Amounts Provided (by each agency or organization) | Penn State Federal $98,098.00 Match $98,096.00 |
| Total Project Cost | $196,196.00 |
| Start and End Dates | 3/1/19—6/1/20 |
| Brief Description of Research Project | The objective of this study is to understand the efficiency of different geometric arrangements of fins in relation to the tube/pile for the performance of metal fin tube foundations (MFTFs) under axial and lateral loading. This objective will be achieved through an integrated numerical and experimental study. |