IEEE DRAFT 977 : D2 2006

Introduction
1 Overview
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Purpose
  1.3 Application
  1.4 Legal Disclaimer
2 General Considerations
  2.1 Introduction
  2.2 Structure Functions and Types
  2.3 Loading
  2.4 Foundation Types and Functions
  2.5 Geotechnical Factors in Construction
  2.6 Construction Influences on Foundation Performance
  2.7 Applicable Codes and Standards
3 Spread Foundations
  3.1 Introduction
  3.2 Types of Spread Foundations
  3.3 Site Plan Outline
  3.4 Excavation
  3.5 Subgrade Preparation
  3.6 Foundation Assembly
  3.7 Setting Foundations
  3.8 Backfill
  3.9 Site Restoration
  3.10 Installation Problems
4 Drilled Shaft Foundations
  4.1 Introduction
  4.2 Construction - Dry-Hole Method
  4.3 Construction - Wet-Hole Method
  4.4 Excavation - Rock
  4.5 Direct Embedment
  4.6 Noncircular Shaft
  4.7 Hollow Shaft
  4.8 Installation Problems - Geotechnical
  4.9 Installation Problems - Construction
  4.10 Inspection
5 Pile Foundations
  5.1 Introduction
  5.2 Pile Types
  5.3 Orientation
  5.4 Installation
  5.5 Splicing
  5.6 Installation Problems - Geotechnical
  5.7 Installation Problems - Construction
  5.8 Inspection
6 Anchors
  6.1 Introduction
  6.2 Excavated Soil Anchors
  6.3 Drilled Anchors
Appendix A - Bibliography

Covers various approaches to good practice that could improve the installation of transmission line structure foundations. It presents only the construction aspects of the installation of the foundations.