LPILE question

[cdstan]

I am getting very large NEGATIVE deflections for my pier lpile runs when using a pinned head connection (hpile will be encased in concrete approx. 22ft above ground surface). Can I use a fixed-head connection in this case. If I use a pinned head connection, what could I use as a control option, how much deflection should I allow?

 

[kslee1000]

"(hpile will be encased in concrete approx. 22ft above ground surface)"

How could it be pinned?

 

[kslee1000]

How much is the embedment length of the pile (into concrete)?

 

[cdstan]

embedment 22 ft into concrete.

 

[cdstan]

sorry, i was unclear, it will be encased in the concrete from ground surface to 22 ft above ground surface. So fixed head then?

 

[kslee1000]

Fixed.

 

[kslee1000]

Reason: The angle between the pile and the bottom face of the mass concrete will stay constant.

 

[cdstan]

thank you very much

 

[kslee1000]

My pleasure, if that solves your problem.