Feb 22, 2008 #1 oneintheeye Structural Nov 20, 2007 440 does anyone out there ever check for group failure of end bearing piles (subject to minimim centres being exceeded)?
does anyone out there ever check for group failure of end bearing piles (subject to minimim centres being exceeded)?
Feb 22, 2008 #2 fattdad Geotechnical Sep 7, 2006 2,790 More often to check for the settlement of pile groups. That said, excessive settlement often relates to failure in the eyes of the client. f-d ¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca! Upvote 0 Downvote
More often to check for the settlement of pile groups. That said, excessive settlement often relates to failure in the eyes of the client. f-d ¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
Feb 25, 2008 Thread starter #4 oneintheeye Structural Nov 20, 2007 440 i was of the understanding that for end bearing the capacity if the group is going to be in excess of the individual pile make ups? Friction piles are different yes. Upvote 0 Downvote
i was of the understanding that for end bearing the capacity if the group is going to be in excess of the individual pile make ups? Friction piles are different yes.
Feb 26, 2008 #5 fattdad Geotechnical Sep 7, 2006 2,790 You can use a lower safety factor for pile groups then for support by single piles. That alone can make a difference of 15 to 30 percent. f-d ¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca! Upvote 0 Downvote
You can use a lower safety factor for pile groups then for support by single piles. That alone can make a difference of 15 to 30 percent. f-d ¡papá gordo ain’t no madre flaca!
