Lateral Pile Capacity in Organic Soils
Lateral Pile Capacity in Organic Soils
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I have a site that has been previously used landfill for waste materials from a paper mill (i.e. wood chips). The wood chips are approximatly 10 to 15 feet thick followed by native soils. Overlying the wood chips is a cohesive soil cap approximately 5 feet thick.
Currently, several buildings are planned for the site which will be supported on a deep foundation system. I am trying to locate some material information of organic soils that can be used in a lateral pile analysis.
Currently, several buildings are planned for the site which will be supported on a deep foundation system. I am trying to locate some material information of organic soils that can be used in a lateral pile analysis.





RE: Lateral Pile Capacity in Organic Soils
RE: Lateral Pile Capacity in Organic Soils
For long-term conditions, assume that the wood chips will provide no lateral strength and no supportive friction. It may also be prudent to assume that the wood chips will consolidate and therefore you should model your downdrag from at least the bottom of this layer.
Good luck,
Jeff
Jeffrey T. Donville, PE
TTL Associates, Inc.
www.ttlassoc.com
RE: Lateral Pile Capacity in Organic Soils