Gates Dynamic Formula
Gates Dynamic Formula
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I am looking for the Gates Dynamic Formula. A google search only found references to it, and none of my books have it. If someone could provide this I would greatly appreciate it.
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RE: Gates Dynamic Formula
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RE: Gates Dynamic Formula
Gates Formula
Ru = [7 x (Er)^0.5 x log(10Nb)] - 550
Ru = Ultimate pile capacity (kN)
Er = Manufacturer's rated hammer energy (Joules) at the field observed ram stroke
log(10Nb) = logarithm to base 10 of the quantity 10 multiplied by Nb
Nb = number of hammer blows per 25mm at final penetration
The manual recommends using a safety factor of FS = 3.5 when using the Gates formula.
Bowles' Foundation Analysis and Design, 1968, gives the Gates formula as:
P = (1/7) x (kE)^0.5 x (1-log(s))
P = safe load capacity, tons (FS = 3)
E = gross hammer energy, ft-lbs
k = 0.75 for drop hammers or 0.85 for all other hammers
s = set per blow for last 6 inches of penetration or for at least 20 blows (refusal)
RE: Gates Dynamic Formula
The above should get you started. (I googled " Flaate Dynamic Formula Piles "
RE: Gates Dynamic Formula
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This is kind of how I feel about dynamic formulas. They are fast easy to use do not require a lot of input data and have an equal chance of being right or wrong. In this day and age, I would strongly advocate for wave equation, supported by a resonable static anaysis. It is much more accurate, and really does not take a long time to prepare.
RE: Gates Dynamic Formula
http://www.vulcanhammer.info/drivability/
They have worked examples to go with it.
And I entirely agree with DRC1's assessment of dynamic formulae. The wave equation programs can be found in the same place.
http://www.pz27.net
RE: Gates Dynamic Formula
The numbers worked out as they given, so all should be good.
DRC1, I like your observation of dynamic formulas. Again, thanks for the help and input.