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Indexed by:期刊论文

Date of Publication:2008-01-01

Journal:Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering

Included Journals:Scopus、EI

Volume:13 J

Key Words:Bending (deformation); Bending moments; Finite element method; Piles; Soils, Analytical methods; Computer uses; Deflection; Engineering decisions; Fixed heads; Free heads; Governing equations; Lateral loads; Laterally loaded pile; Layered soils; Loaded piles; Moment; Pile deflections; Preliminary designs; Single piles; Soil reactions; Structural mechanics, Method of moments, bending; deflection; finite element method; pile; soil mechanics

Abstract:An analytical method is developed to predict the responses for single pile subjected to lateral load in layered soils. The method uses fundamental basis of structural mechanics to obtain the governing Equations of the soil and pile systems. Both free head and fixed head piles are considered in this method. The pile deflection, bending moment and soil reaction can be calculated using this method. This method is easy to understand for engineers and is simple enough to be adapted for computer use. An example is included to demonstrate its use. Deflections and bending moments calculated using this method are found to be in good agreement with those obtained from finite element method, thus verifying the reliability of the proposed method. This method can be used to predict the response of laterally loaded pile in preliminary design and then help engineers to make informed engineering decisions. ? 2008 ejge.