Question

how to design a pile foundation knowing the soil profile knowing the soil profile and the load applied, how do i proceed what are the steps?

Answer 1

1. Selection of Pile-Soil Model.(if guven not required as in question given)
2. Selection of Pile Structure Model:-The selection of the pile- structure model for analysis and design of a pile-founded structure must con- sider the following three critical items:. Type of structure (concrete or steel). Type of analysis (rigid or flexible base). Pile-head fixity (fixed, pinned, or partially fixed)
3. Selection of Load Cases.( if given not required as in question given)
4. Selection of Design Criteria.
5. Deformations. The pile stiffnesses in the lateral and axial directions is determined by a nonlinear analysis assuming a limiting deformation.
6. Initial Layout.
7. Final Layout.
8. Design of Pile Cap.

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