A Comparative Analysis of a Laterally Loaded Pile Group Using Different Software

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10.2991/978-94-6463-258-3_55How to use a DOI?

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PIGLET; RSPile; RS3; pile; pile group

Abstract

This paper presents a comparative analysis of a laterally loaded pile group using the computer programs PIGLET, RSPile and RS3. To enable the construction of a new road by-pass, a 24-inch diameter watermain serving 10,000 residents needed to be diverted. The diversion alignment generated out of balance horizontal forces within the pipe requiring a thrust block to resist these forces. Due to site constraints, the thrust block was located in an area of weak alluvial and tidal flat deposits necessitating a piled foundation. To help develop a robust and cost-effective pile group design, a comparative study using three different commercial computer programs was undertaken. Some pros and cons of the three programs are discussed and the results are compared.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Derek Egan
AU  - Ian Williams
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/11/08
TI  - A Comparative Analysis of a Laterally Loaded Pile Group Using Different Software
BT  - Proceedings of the Rocscience International Conference  (RIC 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 593
EP  - 604
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-258-3_55
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-258-3_55
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