... in a significantly different resistancefactor, engineering judgment was used to establishthe final resistance factor, considering the qualityand quantity of the available data used in thecalibration. ... elements of the processthat should precede the actual exploration programinclude a search and review of published andunpublished information at and near the site, a visualsite inspection, and ... aremarginal or that the results are sensitive to theselected parameter, additional data collection/reviewand parameter selection are warranted.When evaluating service limit states, it is oftenappropriate...