Ultimate lateral pressure of two side-by-side piles in clay
- 1 July 2013
- journal article
- Published by Thomas Telford Ltd. in Géotechnique
- Vol. 63 (9), 733-745
- https://doi.org/10.1680/geot.12.p.030
Abstract
The ultimate earth resistance for a group of two side-by-side piles that are laterally loaded in clay is investigated using four different methods of analysis: three numerical (the displacement finite-element method, and the upper- and lower-bound finite-element limit analysis methods) and one analytical (an analytical upper-bound plasticity method developed in this paper). The results of the three numerical methods are shown to be in excellent agreement, while the analytical solution presents a theoretical upper bound that is very close to the numerical results. The results of the analyses are used to identify the predominant failure mechanisms for different pile spacings and pile–soil adhesions. They are also used to develop a design chart and design equations for determination of the ultimate lateral bearing capacity factor.Keywords
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