Jalthi
Geotechnical
- Aug 20, 2009
- 41
I was wondering how one would model a drilled shaft wall in Lpile to determine the lateral deflection and depth of embedment.
I would model the height of the wall as part of shaft that is unsupported by earth. Then apply lateral earth pressure on the unsupported part. In other words:
1. Distance from Pile Top to Ground Surface = Height of the wall
2. Check "include distributed earth loads" and input load that represent active earth pressure condition.
3. Then the first soil layer starts from the dredge level.
Please comment if you would agree with this approach. Thank you.
I would model the height of the wall as part of shaft that is unsupported by earth. Then apply lateral earth pressure on the unsupported part. In other words:
1. Distance from Pile Top to Ground Surface = Height of the wall
2. Check "include distributed earth loads" and input load that represent active earth pressure condition.
3. Then the first soil layer starts from the dredge level.
Please comment if you would agree with this approach. Thank you.