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# DFI Journal

The Journal of the Deep Foundations Institute

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- [Home](https://www.dfi-journal.org/) - Aims and Scope The DFI Journal is an international peer-reviewed publication that supports authors whose research and practice covers a broad range of subjects on deep foundation engineering and sub-surface construction. It is the official Journal of the Deep Foundations Institute, an internationally leading and globally represented association in deep foundation- and geotechnical engineering. The aim of
- [All Issues](https://www.dfi-journal.org/all-issues/) - 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 1 - August 2026 Editorial Note – DFI Journal, Vol. 20, Issue 1 – 2026 A. Lemnitzer & T. SiegelDOI: 10.37308/DFIJnlVol19No1.e Investigation of Vibratory Hammer Installation for Deeply Embedded Ring Anchor System in Sand S. Qin, J. Lee, & C. AubenyDOI: 10.37308/DFIJnl.20251111.338 Keywords:vibratory hammer installation, ring anchor, finite element analysis,
- [Paper Competitions](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/paper-competitions/) - The Deep Foundations Institute and the DFI Educational Trust annually hold paper competitions in the categories Student Paper and Young Professor Paper. The criteria for both categories are as follows: The 2026 Student Paper and Young Professor Paper Competitions are closed. The 2027 Competitions will open Fall 2026. View the Author Guidelines Student Paper Competition Criteria Student
- [Special Edition Papers](https://www.dfi-journal.org/special-issues/) - Volume 5 Issue 2 - Special Edition (Testing) Editorial Note - Vol. 5, No. 2, 2011A. Porbaha, D.A. Brown, & Z. ZafirDOI: 10.1179/dfi.2011.014 Foundations for the New Mississippi River Bridge, St. LouisP.J. Axtell & D.A. BrownDOI: 10.1179/dfi.2011.007 Geotechnical Exploration Phase Drilled Shaft Load TestingW. Vanderpool, R. Chesnut, & M. McGettiganDOI: 10.1179/dfi.2011.008 Lateral Load Testing Micropiles
- [Open Access](https://www.dfi-journal.org/open-access/) - Volume 1 Issue 1 - Open Access Editorial Note - Vol. 1, No. 1, 2007A. Porbaha, D.A. Brown, & Z. ZafirDOI: 10.1179/dfi.2007.006 Design and Construction of the Sutong Bridge FoundationsR. B. Bittner, O. Safaqah, X. Zhang, & O. J. JensenDOI: 10.1179/dfi.2007.001 Deep Diaphragm Wall Activities at Randstad Rail Project in Rotterdam, The NetherlandsK. Pöllath, F.
- [Preprint Papers](https://www.dfi-journal.org/preprint-papers/)
- [Award Papers](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/award-papers/) - The DFI Educational Trust awards an annual recognition for outstanding technical papers submitted to DFI’s Paper Competitions in the category “student paper award” and “young professor paper award”. Runner up papers, and other outstanding submissions not selected as award winners may be given an honorable recognition. All award papers are published in the DFI Journal
- [Subscribe](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/subscribe/) - An online subscription to the Journal is available to DFI members at no additional cost by signing into the member portal – MyDFI. If you are not a member, join DFI to receive an online subscription to the Journal which includes online access to all Journal volumes since inception. An overview of the DFI membership rates can be obtained here. If you do not
- [Reviewer Guidelines](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/reviewer-guidelines/) - All submissions to the DFI Journal are subject to a single-blind peer-review process. All papers will receive at least two independent reviews from qualified reviewers in the subject field of the paper. Authors will receive anonymous feedback on their submissions. The Editors in Chief will make the final decision based on the reviewers’ feedback and the
- [Peer Review Process and Guidelines](https://www.dfi-journal.org/peer-review-process-and-guidelines/) - Peer Review Process DFI uses a single-blind peer review process. All papers submitted to the DFI Editorial Manager will be subject to a “Technical Check” to validate compliance with the general Journal guidelines (i.e., manuscript structure, figure quality, references). Upon passing the technical check, all manuscripts are subject to a plagiarism check, to ensure originality
- [Journal Publisher](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/journal-publisher/) - The DFI Journal is published by the Deep Foundations Institute. Our publisher contact information is as follows: Deep Foundations Institute 326 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ. 07506. USA Email: journal@dfi.orgWebsite: https://dfi.org The DFI Journal publishes primarily online, however print copies are available upon subscription as well as for purchase. Our international standard serial numbers are ISSN
- [Editorial Board](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/editorial-board/) - Our geographically diverse editorial board constitutes of experts within the deep foundation field through research and practice. The diversity of our DFI readers and DFI membership from academia, industry, government and manufacturers/suppliers is reflected in our Editorial Board. To request a specific Editor for your paper submission based on the manuscripts technical field, please provide
- [Publication Ethics and Code of Conduct](https://www.dfi-journal.org/publication-ethics/) - The DFI Journal is committed to the highest and honest publication standards and follows a strict code of conduct for its publications and the handling of its publications. This includes expectations and responsibilities of the author as well as commitment and integrity of the editorial staff. The DFI Journal standing membership with the Committee on
- [Author Guidelines](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/author-guidelines/) - All submissions to the DFI Journal should be prepared in agreement with the Author Guidelines. Guidelines can be downloaded as PDF or Microsoft Word Template. The following types of papers are included in DFI Journals. Other paper types, as well as proposed special issues, should be discussed with the Journal editors and are most welcome
- [Submit A Manuscript](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/submit-a-manuscript/) - Submissions to the Journal should be made using DFI’s Editorial Manager which can be accessed at https://www.editorialmanager.com/dfi/. Types of papers included in the DFI Journal are: Research Papers, Technical Notes, State-of-the-Art Reviews, Case Studies, Book Reviews, Forum Papers and Discussions. For more specific information on how to prepare a manuscript and its technical content, please
- [Author Services](https://www.dfi-journal.org/home/author-services/) - Open Access publishing DFI offers OpenAccess publishing in accordance with funding body requirements. Your choice of publication will have no effect on the peer review process or acceptance of your submission. All articles published as “Open Access Paper” will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, copy, and distribute. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs
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- [Privacy Policy](https://www.dfi-journal.org/privacy-policy/) - Policy & Procedure: #A15 Subject: PRIVACY POLICY 09/21/2005 Revised: 02/12/10 DEEP FOUND A TIONS INS TI TU TE POLICIES & PROCEDURES A Privacy Statement for The Deep Foundations Institute shall be as follows: Privacy Statement for The Deep Foundations Institute The Deep Foundations Institute (hereafter referred to as DFI) has created this privacy statement in
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