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Correlations between current theoretical solutions for laterally loaded piles and full-scale field tests of laterally loaded vertical piles in two bridge embankments have been made. Evidence is presented showing that the experimentally determined values of k (coefficient of soil modulus variation in the expression E sub s = kx) can be used with either the Reese and Matlock expressions or the finite difference equations to give reliable predictions of bending moments and stresses in laterally loaded piles in bridge abutments. Comparisons between the theoretical and measured bending moments show that a linear variation of the soil modulus, E sub s, with depth x, below the ground surface (E sub s = kx) is a good approximation. The results also show that the major support for the laterally loaded piles was provided almost entirely by the 12 to 20-ft. upper stratum of embankment material. The influence of the underlying natural deposit, clay or sand, is practically negligible.
Correlations between current theoretical solutions for laterally loaded piles and full-scale field tests of laterally loaded vertical piles in two bridge embankments have been made. Evidence is presented showing that the experimentally determined values of k (coefficient of soil modulus variation in the expression E sub s = kx) can be used with either the Reese and Matlock expressions or the finite difference equations to give reliable predictions of bending moments and stresses in laterally loaded piles in bridge abutments. Comparisons between the theoretical and measured bending moments show that a linear variation of the soil modulus, E sub s, with depth x, below the ground surface (E sub s = kx) is a good approximation. The results also show that the major support for the laterally loaded piles was provided almost entirely by the 12 to 20-ft. upper stratum of embankment material. The influence of the underlying natural deposit, clay or sand, is practically negligible.
Lateral Resistance and Deflection of Vertical Piles
W. S. Yee (author)
1973
111 pages
Report
No indication
English
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