A computational method for post-construction settlement of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation considering soil creep effect

Based on reasonable assumptions that simplified the calculational model,a simple and practical method was proposed to calculate the post-construction settlement of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation by using the Mesri creep model to describe the soil characteristics and the Mindlin-Geddes method considering pile diameter to calculate the vertical additional stress of pile bottom.A program named CPPS was designed for this method to calculate the post-construction settlement of a high-speed railway bridge pile foundation.The result indicates that the post-construction settlement in 100 years meets the requirements of the engineering specifications,and in the first two decades,the post-construction settlement is about 80% of its total settlement,while the settlement in the rest eighty years tends to be stable.Compared with the measured settlement after laying railway tracks,the calculational result is closed to that of the measured,and the results are conservative with a high computational accuracy.It is noted that the method can be used to calculate the post-construction settlement for the preliminary design of high-speed railway bridge pile foundation.

Conversion factor analysis of self-balanced loading test of cast-in-situ piles based on analogue test method

Based on the characteristics of pile-soil interaction and the Mohr-Coulomb strength theory,a new method of determining the side friction at a pile-soil interaction is proposed.Combined with the actual engineering cases,the effectiveness of the analogue test method is verified by comparing it with the traditional anchor pile method and self-balanced method.Taking the self-balanced test of the bridge pile foundation in the Songhua River as an example,the conversion factor of sandy soil and weathered mudstone are confirmed by the analogue test method.The results show that the conversion factor of sandy soil and weathered mudstone in the Songhua River area should consider the geological conditions and the construction technology,etc.The standard values are relatively conservative.It is suggested that the engineering application should be properly revised.The recommended range of the conversion factor of sandy soil in this area is 0.65 to 0.85,and that of weathered mudstone is 1.0.

Verification of Seismic Performance of Pile Foundation in Composite Ground through Experimental and Numerical Methods

A new construction method of pile foundation in composite ground, in which, prior to installing piles, the ground is improved around the heads of the piles in soft ground or ground subject to liquefaction, which is introduced in this paper. This construction method uses a combination of pile foundation construction together with common ground improvement methods, including deep mixing, preloading and sand compaction piling, and it is referred to as the composite ground pile method. Since an artificial ground with relatively high rigidity comparing with that of the original ground was formed around the pile in this method, and the seismic performance has not been made clear, thus the seismic performance of piles in composite ground was systematically analyzed through a series of centrifuge model tests and numerical analyses by using dynamic nonlinear finite element method, and a verification method for the seismic performance of piles in composite ground was proposed on the basis of the experimental and numerical results.

Force analysis of pile foundation in rock slope based on upper-bound theorem of limit

Based on the characteristic that the potential sliding surfaces of rock slope are commonly in the shape of either line or fold line,analysis thought of conventional pile foundation in the flat ground under complex load condition was applied and the upper-bound theorem of limit analysis was used to compute thrust of rock layers with all possible distribution shapes. The interaction of slope and pile was considered design load in terms of slope thrust,and the finite difference method was derived to calculate inner-force and displacement of bridge pile foundation in rock slope under complex load condition. The result of example shows that the distribution model of slope thrust has certain impact on displacement and inner-force of bridge pile foundation. The maximum displacement growth rate reaches 54% and the maximum moment and shear growth rates reach only 15% and 20%,respectively,but the trends of inner-force and displacement of bridge pile foundation are basically the same as those of the conventional pile foundation in the flat ground. When the piles bear the same level lateral thrust,the distribution shapes of slope thrust have different influence on inner-force of pile foundation,especially the rectangle distribution,and the triangle thrust has the smallest displacement and inner-force of pile foundation.

Lateral response of pile foundations in liquefiable soils

Liquefaction has b e e n a m ain cause o f dam ag e to civil en g in eerin g stru ctu res in seism ically active areas.The effects o f dam ag e o f liquefaction o n d eep foundations are v ery d estructive. Seism ic beh av io r o f pilefoundations is w idely discussed by m any researchers for safer an d m ore econom ic design purposes. Thisp a p e r p resen ts a p se u d o -static m eth o d for analysis o f piles in liquefiable soil u n d e r seism ic loads. A freefieldsite resp o n se analysis using th ree-d im en sio n al （3D） num erical m odeling w as p erfo rm ed to d e te rmine kin em atic loads from lateral g ro u n d disp lacem en ts an d inertial loads from vib ratio n o f th e supe rstru ctu re . The effects o f various p aram eters, such as soil layering, k in em atic and inertial forces,b o u n d ary con d itio n o f pile h ead an d gro u n d slope, o n pile resp o n se w e re studied. By com paring th enum erical results w ith th e centrifuge te s t results, it can be concluded th a t th e use o f th e p-y curves w ithvarious d eg rad atio n factors in liquefiable sand gives reasonable results.

Effects of liquefaction-induced large lateral ground deformation on pile foundations

The pile-soil system interaction computational model in liquefaction-induced lateral spreading ground was established by the finite difference numerical method.Considering an elastic-plastic subgrade reaction method,numerical methods involving finite difference approach of pile in liquefaction-induced lateral spreading ground were derived and implemented into a finite difference program.Based on the monotonic loading tests on saturated sand after liquefaction,the liquefaction lateral deformation of the site where group piles are located was predicted.The effects of lateral ground deformation after liquefaction on a group of pile foundations were studied using the fmite difference program mentioned above,and the failure mechanism of group piles in liquefaction-induced lateral spreading ground was obtained.The applicability of the program was preliminarily verified.The results show that the bending moments at the interfaces between liquefied and non-liquefied soil layers are larger than those at the pile＇s top when the pile＇s top is embedded.The value of the additional static bending moment is larger than the peak dynamic bending moment during the earthquake,so in the pile foundation design,more than the superstructure＇s dynamics should be considered and the effect of lateral ground deformation on pile foundations cannot be neglected.

A substructure approach for analyzing pile foundation and soil vibrations due to train running over viaduct and its validation

An efficient computational approach based on substructure methodology is proposed to analyze the viaduct-pile foundation-soil dynamic interaction under train loads.Thetrain-viaductsubsystemissolvedusingthe dynamic stiffness integration method,and its accuracy is verified by the existing analytical solution for a moving vehicle on a simply supported beam.For the pile foundation-soil subsystem,the geometric and material properties of piles and soils are assumed to be invariable along the azimuth direction.By introducing the equivalent stiffness of grouped piles,the governing equations of pile foundation-soil interaction are simplified based on Fourier decomposition method,so the three-dimensional problem is decomposedintoseveraltwo-dimensionalaxisymmetricfinite element models.The pile foundation-soil interaction model is verified by field measurements due to shaker loading at pile foundation top.In addition,these two substructures are coupled with the displacement compatibility condition at interface of pier bottom and pile foundation top.Finally,the proposed train-viaduct-pile foundation-soil interaction model was validated by field tests.The results show that the proposed model can predict vibrations of pile foundation and soil accurately,thereby providing a basis for the prediction of pile-soil foundation settlement.The frequency spectra of the vibration in Beijing-Tianjin high-speed railway demonstrated that the main frequencies of the pier top and ground surface are below 100 and 30 Hz,respectively.

Deep Foundation Pit Excavations Adjacent to Disconnected Piled Rafts: A Review on Risk Control Practice

Foundation pit excavation engineering is an old subject full of decision making. Yet, it still deserves further research due to the associated high failure cost and the complexity of the geological conditions and/or the surrounding existing infrastructure around it. This article overviews the risk control practice of foundation pit excavation projects in close proximity to existing disconnected piled raft. More focus is given to geotechnical aspects. The review begins with achievements to ensure excavation performance requirements, and follows to discuss the complex soil structure interaction involved among the fundamental components: the retaining wall, mat, piles, cushion, and the soil. After bringing consensus points to practicing engineers and decision makers, it then suggests possible future research directions.

The Application of Pile Foundation Bearing-Retaining Wall Combination Structure in a Mountainous Urban High Fill Project

Pile foundation bearing-retaining wall combination structure is a new type of support structure developed in recent years.This article focuses on the characteristics,advantages,and application scope of the support structure,while combining a variety of algorithms,according to different geological conditions and slope stability,as well as summarizes the pile foundation bearing-retaining wall combination structure force analysis and design methods,taking a high-fill road project in Chongqing as an example.The application of this support structure under special conditions,such as thicker soil layer,steeper sliding surface,weak foundation,and limited slope release conditions,is presented,which illustrates the technical advantages of this support structure and proving that it has several other advantages,including clear force mechanism as well as economic and reasonable structure,thus providing reference for similar projects.

Pile-clayey soil interaction analysis by boundary element method

This paper is an attempt to solve the soil-pile interaction problems using the boundary element method（BEM）.A computer package called PGroupN,which deals mainly with the analysis of the pile group problem,is employed in this study.Parametric studies are carried out to assess the impacts of the pile diameter,pile length,ratio of spacing to diameter and the thickness of soil stratum.The external load is applied incrementally and,at each increment,a check is made that the stress state at the pile-soil interfaces does not violate the yield criteria.This is achieved by specifying the limited stresses of the soil for the axial pile shaft capacity and end-bearing resistance.The elements of the pile-soil interface yielded can take no additional load,and any increase in load is therefore redistributed between the remaining elements until all elements have failed.Thus,by successive application of loading increments,the entire load-displacement relationship for the pile group is determined.It is found that as the applied load reaches the ultimate bearing capacity of the pile group,all the piles will share the same amount of load.An exception to this case is for the center pile in a group of 9 piles embedded in clay,which is not consistent with the behaviors of the other piles in the group even if the load reaches the ultimate state.For the 4 piles group embedded in clay,the maximum load carried by the base does not exceed 8% of the load carried by each pile with different diameters.This low percentage ascertains that the piles embedded in cohesive soils carry most of the load throughout their shafts.

Millau viaduct geotechnical studies and foundations

The Millau viaduct over the Tam River is an exceptional bridge considering the height under the deck and the 2.5 km total length. Each of the seven high piers is founded on a thick raft setting on four large piles of 5 m in diameter and 10-15 m deep. The ground schematically consists of limestone in the north and of marls in the south. As the bridge is very sensitive to foundation settlements, the concessionary company decided to use the observational method for controlling the displacements and if necessary stabilize the foundations. The measurements show that the movements have remained small and admissible, particularly in terms of the rotations. The settlements have not occurred continuously under the load, but by steps.

Pressured Grouting Method (PGM) in Pile Engineering

Application of pressured grouting method (PGM) in pile engineering can tackle problems encountered during construction of bored piles. Bearing capacity of piles can be increased through compaction of subsoils around piles. This paper reports research efforts of this technique by the pile research team in Southwest Jiaotong University in last decade with respect to the construction process, test findings, and primary research conclusions. The social-economical benefits of this method and application market in pile engineering are also analyzed.

3D-Analysis of Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction in Layered Soil

The analysis of building structure in contact with soil involves an interactive process of stresses and strains developed within the structure and the soil field. The response of Piled-Raft Foundation system to the structure is very challenging because there is an important interplay between the component of building structure and the soil field. Herein, soil-foundation-structure interaction of buildings founded on Piled-Raft Foundation is evaluated through 3D-Nonlinear Finite Element Analyses using PLAXIS3D FOUNDATION code. The soil settlements and forces demand of the high-rise building structures and foundation is computed. The parametric study affecting the soil-foundation-structure response has been carried out. The parameters such as construction phasing, sequential loading, building aspect ratios, soil failure models and thickness proportion of soil field stiff layer, are considered. It is concluded that the interaction of building foundation-soil field and super-structure has remarkable effect on the structure.

基于Pasternak地基模型的H(t)-T受荷桩受力变形分析

水平动荷载H(t)与扭矩T联合作用下的桩基受力变形较为复杂.为了更加准确地分析H(t)-T联合受荷桩的内力与位移,基于Pasternak地基模型考虑桩侧土体剪切效应;引入H(t)-T耦合因子,揭示多向荷载对桩身响应的影响机理;继而利用虚功原理推导桩身单元综合刚度矩阵;最后采用改进的有限杆单元法获得H(t)-T联合受荷桩内力与位移数值解;并与已有理论解和有限元模拟结果进行对比验证.参数分析表明:土体剪切效应可约束桩身水平位移,但对扭转变形影响较小;水平动荷载增强了桩身抗扭承载力,水平动荷载幅值从0.2Q_(u)增大到1.0Q_(u)时,桩顶扭转角减小了22.6%;增大动荷载无量纲频率会减小桩顶位移和桩身最大弯矩,外荷载动力效应随桩埋深增加而减弱;杆单元模型减少了单元划分数量和计算时间,可有效提高计算效率.

基于DEM-FDM耦合的平行隧道间钢套管下旋施工影响研究

采用离散元-有限差分耦合数值方法研究平行隧道间钢套管下旋施工的影响。根据工程实例建立数值模型,并通过对比模拟值与实测值验证了数值分析方法的合理性。数值模型分析了双隧道-静压、双隧道-旋压、单隧道-旋压等3种工况下隧道和土层的受力变形特性。结果表明:钢套管旋压施工导致隧道产生的横向位移为静压施工的163.5%,单隧道工况下的隧道横、竖向变形分别较双隧道工况增加32.7%和53.4%;旋压相较于静压可以有效减小管片的收敛变形,而单隧道工况的收敛变形为双隧道工况的2倍;旋压工况下,随钢套管沉入深度增加,旋转指数先增加后减小,最大值发生在套管下沉至隧道拱顶附近,而在静压工况下需重点关注竖向旋转引起的管片错位;对于双隧道-旋压工况,应重点关注施工初期由于土体水平位移引起的地层变位和施工后期土体竖向位移可能导致的机械倾覆和钢套管的垂直度误差;隧道管片应力分布区域及特征与钢套管动态施工过程紧密相关,应在不同阶段采用相应的管片补强措施。

地基基础桩承载力检测方法讨论

在建筑结构体系中,基础桩是一个重要的组成部分,其承载力的可靠性、稳定性直接关系到整个工程的耐久性与安全性。因此,检测基础桩的承载力是确保工程质量的主要环节,实际工作中需结合工程情况选择检测方法,以保障基础桩承载力的检测结果。文章以基础桩承载力检测重要性为切入点,介绍了基础桩承载力检测方法,依托实际案例展开了承载力检测,结果显示:5^(#)、10^(#)、13^(#)堆场地载荷能力均达140kPa。

不同桩距群桩基础桩端土体附加应力分布研究

群桩基础桩端土体的附加应力叠加很容易造成桩端土体剪切破坏,为了避免桩端土体附加应力叠加,从桩距与桩端附加应力分布的关系进行分析研究。但由于桩土接触和桩桩作用的复杂性,不同桩距的群桩基础的桩端土体附加应力分布规律很难由公式计算出来。为了得出桩距与桩端附加应力分布的关系,在实际工程试验的基础上,利用大型有限元计算软件ANSYS建立该实际试验工程的计算模型(3D桩距群桩基础)以及增大桩距后的对比计算模型(6D桩距群桩基础),给两个模型加同样的竖向荷载,软件计算得到两种模型桩端土体的附加应力值及空间分布。通过分析对比,得到桩端土体附加应力与桩距的关系:3D桩距群桩桩端应力叠加明显;6D桩距群桩桩端应力无叠加现象。

软弱土层地质SMW工法桩基坑支护施工技术研究

SMW工法是一种新型的深基坑支护施工技术,通过在混凝土桩内部加入钢板支撑,形成SMW工法墙体,在软土地区应用可以有效控制基坑变形,提升基坑支护的稳定性和安全性。文章以软弱土层地质SMW工法桩基坑支护施工为研究对象,结合某深基坑支护施工案例,对施工区域的地质条件进行勘查,然后对SMW工法桩基坑支护施工技术要点进行深入分析。实践证明,SMW工法桩基坑支护施工技术在软弱土层中的应用效果明显,可以提升基坑的安全性和稳定性,为相关工程人员提供了参考和借鉴。

Stochastic Response Analysis of Piled Offshore Platforms to Earthquake Load

In this paper, using the theory of stochastic analysis of the response to earthquake load, a stochastic analysis method of the response of piled platforms to earthquake load has been established. In the method, the strong ground motion is considered as three dimensional stationary white noise process and the pile-soil interaction and water-structure interaction are considered. The stochastic response of a typical platform to earthquake load has been computed with this method and the results compared with those obtained with the response spectrum analysis method. The comparison shows that the stochastic analysis method of the response of piled platforms to earthquake load is suitable for this kind of analysis.

不同溶洞处治措施对桩基承载特性的影响研究

为探究不同溶洞处治措施对岩溶发育区桩基承载特性的影响,通过有限元软件建立溶洞-桩-岩土体耦合作用模型,对比分析溶洞高度变化情况下,2种不同的溶洞处治措施(回填法和钢护筒跟进法)对桩基承载特性的影响。结果表明:随着溶洞高度增加,2种处治措施下桩基竖向承载力都呈降低趋势;溶洞高度小于10 m时,不同处治措施对桩基竖向承载力影响可忽略,溶洞高度大于10 m则需考虑处治措施对桩基竖向承载力的影响;在回填法处治的溶洞范围内,桩身轴力降幅较大,桩侧摩阻力增加显著,在钢护筒跟进法处治的溶洞中桩身轴力与桩侧摩阻力则基本不变;与钢护筒跟进法相比,回填法更有利于发挥桩侧摩阻力;溶洞高度增加时,2种处治措施下桩侧摩阻力比重均逐渐减小,桩端阻力比重逐渐增大,达到桩基极限承载力时,回填法处治后的溶洞较钢护筒跟进法桩端阻力占整体比例更小。