Hi LRJ,
In my opinion, SWM is a great method for isolated piles. However for pile groups, it seems to me that further investigation on a rational mathematical model, comproved by experimental "in situ" data, still have to come. But that's my personal opinion, of course. What do you think about it?
Hi EireChch. Thank you for your reply. Attached the figueres of the described example.
http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=6509e090-9415-42d2-9d92-744b64002771&file=Wedges.docx
Hi all,
I have been studying the SWM for pile groups. Some of the documents I’ve read is “Pile Group Program for Full Material Modeling and Progressive Failure” and “Lateral Behavior of Pile Groups in Layered Soils” both from M. Ashour and Gary Norris. I programed the method based on the...