Nonlinear three dimensional analysis of downdrag on pile groups

Sangseom Jeong, Jean Louis Briaud

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Abstract

The downdrag on pile groups was investigated by using a numerical analysis and an analytical study. The emphasis was on quantifying the reduction of downdrag on piles in a group due to the group effect. The case of a single pile and subsequently the response of groups is analyzed by using a three dimensional non-linear finite element approach. An approximate closed form solution is also developed for the case of the single pile. It is shown that the downdrag on piles in a group is much less than the downdrag on a single pile. Based on the results obtained, a simple method is proposed to design groups of 9 to 25 piles with spacing-to-diameter ratios varying from 2.5 to 5.0 for downdrag loads.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeotechnical Special Publication
EditorsAlbert T. Yeung, Guy Y. Felio
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages1366-1384
Number of pages19
Edition40
ISBN (Print)078440027X
Publication statusPublished - 1994
EventProceedings of the Conference on Vertical and Horizontal Deformations of Foundations and Embankments. Part 2 (of 2) - College Station, TX, USA
Duration: 1994 Jun 161994 Jun 18

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number40
Volume2
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Other

OtherProceedings of the Conference on Vertical and Horizontal Deformations of Foundations and Embankments. Part 2 (of 2)
CityCollege Station, TX, USA
Period94/6/1694/6/18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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