Factor of Safety Values for Driven Piles
Factor of Safety Values for Driven Piles
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I am looking for opinions on an acceptable factor of safety for driven piles or a reference that addresses this issue.
I have seen a FOS of 2 for skin friction and a FOS of 3 for end bearing. I have seen a straight FOS of 2 to 2.5 on pile capacity (tip + end bearing). Just curious to see what others think or are using.
Thanks in advance
I have seen a FOS of 2 for skin friction and a FOS of 3 for end bearing. I have seen a straight FOS of 2 to 2.5 on pile capacity (tip + end bearing). Just curious to see what others think or are using.
Thanks in advance





RE: Factor of Safety Values for Driven Piles
RE: Factor of Safety Values for Driven Piles
For true end bearing only I would increase the factor of safety, since when this "true" condition is encountered, there is often some associated down drag on the pile as well.
RE: Factor of Safety Values for Driven Piles