Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
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Can anyone provide general capacity reduction guidlines for closely spaced piers, for both axial and lateral resistance??
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RE: Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
For piers spaced 3 x pier dia. or more apart - use 100% of the given capacity.
For piers spaced between 1.5 x dia. apart - use 50% of given capacity.
For piers spaced between 1.5 and 3 times dia. apart - straight line interpolation.
I don't have any knowledge of how lateral capacity is affected by spacing.
RE: Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
It depends on soil type, spacing, time between driving (for driven piles) and several other factors. There hasn't been satifactory investigation into pile group capacities to establish hard equations. The Coduto Foundation Design book has a very good discussion on the topic. Also, Michael O'Neill authored a paper in 1983 entitled "Group Action in Offshore Piles", from Geotechnical Practice in Offshore Engineering, ASCE.
RE: Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
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RE: Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
In soils reports I have read, I have typically seen 8 diameters as the threshold for no group action effects. Laterally loaded piers are fairly voodoo as a single element. Group action seems like it would be quite complicated.
RE: Reduction in Lateral & Axial Capacity of Closely Spaced Piers
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