Uplift Pile Test in Rocks and Its Bearing Capacity

This paper reports in situ tension test and laboratory model test for large diameter, manually digging anchorage piles in the 2nd Luzhou Changjiang Bridge. Tension behavior, uplift bearing capacity and influence of rock characteristics on bearing capacity are discussed. Proposes are presented with respect to issues related to the construction and design of uplift piles.

Estimating the properties of weathered bedrock and pile-rock interaction from the geological strength index

The effect of variable rock mass properties on pile-rock interaction poses a great challenge to the design of stabilizing piles and numerical analysis of pile-rock interaction. The paper presents a novel method to estimate the properties of weathered bedrock, which can be applied to routine design of landslide-stabilizing piles for collivial landslides. The Ercengyan landslide located in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China, is the area of interest for this study. A geological investigation and triaxial tests were conducted to estimate the basic parameters, including Geological Strength Index(GSI), uniaxial compressive strength σ_(ci) and Hoek-Brown constant m_i of intact bedrock in the study area. Hoek-Brown criterion was used to estimate mechanical properties of the weathered rock, including elastic modulus E_m, cohesion c, friction angle Φ, and normal ultimate lateral resistance p_(max). A parametric study was performed to evaluate the effect of parameterizations of GSI, σ_(ci) and m_i on the bedrock properties and p-y curves. The estimated rock mass properties were used with PLAXIS 2D software to simulate pile-rock interaction. Effect of GSI on stress at the pile-rock interface and in the rock, pile bending moment, pile shear force, and p-y curve were analysed.

Experimental Research on Large Diameter Cast-in-Place Piles Embedded in Rock

This paper expatiated the field test of large diameter cast in place piles embedded in soft rock, including static loading test, high or low strain dynamic test, measurement of stresses and strains of pile body, and pressure measurements between pile tip and soft rock. The relative in situ test problems are discussed. Based on the limit equilibrium theory and the load transfer equation, a synthesis method of analyzing the ultimate carrying capacity of single large diameter pile is put forward. The research results show that the key to determining the ultimate carrying capacity of single pile with a large diameter is the analysis of the intensity of soft rock.

Case analysis of piled raft socketed in weak rock

Piles socketed in soft rock were traditionally regarded as end bearing piles, and the loads transferred from superstructure were assumed in design to be shouldered totally by the piles. This paper was designated to deal with the interaction between the piles socketed in weak rock and surrounding soil through field measurement. The pile head reaction and ground pressure under piled raft foundation were monitored, respectively. The analysis of the data measured in situ shows the characteristics of the pile embedded in weak rock are similar to that of friction pile to some extent. The rock socketed pile, together with the surrounding soil, shoulders the weight of the superstructure. It is suggested that soil bearing should be considered in designing the soft rock socketed piles, which can make the design more economical.

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.

Discussion on“Empirical methods for determining shaft bearing capacity of semi-deep foundations socketed in rocks”[J Rock Mech Geotech Eng 6(2017)1140-151]

A new comprehensive set of data（n = 178） is compiled by adding a data set（n = 72） collected by Arioglu et al.（2007） to the data set（n = 106） presented in Rezazadeh and Eslami（2017）. Then, the compiled data set is evaluated regardless of the variation in lithology/strength. The proposed empirical equation in this study comprises a wider range of uniaxial compressive strength（UCS）（0.15 MPa 〈 σ_（rc） 〈156 MPa） and various rock types. Rock mass cuttability index（RMCI） is correlated with shaft resistance（r_s） to predict the shaft resistance of rock-socketed piles. The prediction capacity of the RMCI versus r_s equation is also found to be in a fair good agreement with the presented data in Rezazadeh and Eslami（2017）. Since the RMCI is a promising parameter in the prediction of shaft resistance, the researchers in the rock-socketed pile design area should consider this parameter in the further investigations.

Controlled rocking pile foundation system with replaceable bar fuses for seismic resilience

Bridges designed following a conventional approach minimize the risk of collapse,but often require challenging,costly,and time-consuming restoration after an earthquake occurs.The new seismic design philosophy requires bridges to maintain functionality even after severe earthquakes.In this context,this paper proposes a controlled rocking pile foundation(CRPF)system and numerically evaluates bridges′degree of seismic resilience.The CRPF system allows a pile cap to rock on a pile foundation and dissipate seismic energy through inelastic deformations of replaceable bar fuses that connect a pile cap and piles.Following the conceptual design of the CRPF system,two analytical models were developed for a bridge pier utilizing the CRPF system and a pier designed to develop a plastic hinge in its column.The analytical results indicate that,after experiencing a severe earthquake,a conventionally designed bridge pier sustained substantial damage in its column and exhibited significant residual displacement.In contrast,a pier using the CRPF system showed negligible residual displacement and maintained elastic behavior except,as expected,for bar fuses.The damaged fuses can be rapidly replaced to recover bridge seismic resistance following an earthquake.Therefore,the CRPF system helps to achieve the desired postearthquake performance objectives.

Effect of sediment on vertical dynamic impedance of rock-socketed pile with large diameter

Based on the fictitious soil pile model, the effect of sediment on the vertical dynamic impedance of rock-socketed pile with large diameter was theoretically studied by means of Laplace transform technique and impedance function transfer method. Firstly, the sediment under rock-socketed pile was assumed to be fictitious soil pile with the same sectional area. The Rayleigh-Love rode model was used to simulate the rock-socketed pile and the fictitious soil pile with the consideration of the lateral inertial effect of large-diameter pile. The layered surrounding soils and bedrock were modeled by the plane strain model. Then, by virtue of the initial conditions and boundary conditions of the soil pile system, the analytical solution of the vertical dynamic impedance at the head of rock-socketed pile was derived for the arbitrary excitation acting on the pile head. Lastly, based on the presented analytical solution, the effect of sediment properties, bedrock property and lateral inertial effect on the vertical dynamic impedance at rock-socketed pile head were investigated in detail. It is shown that the sediment properties have significant effect on the vertical dynamic impedance at the rock-socketed pile head. The ability of soil-pile system to resist dynamic vertical deformation is weakened with the increase of sediment thickness, but amplified with the increase of shear wave velocity of sediment. The ability of soil pile system to resist dynamic vertical deformation is amplified with the bedrock property improving, but the ability of soil-pile system to resist vertical vibration is weakened with the improvement of bedrock property.

基于Pile单元改进模型的锚杆锚固角度效应数值模拟研究

为探究锚杆在不同锚固角度下的受力特征和作用机制,采用Pile单元改进模型建立具有不同锚固角度的锚固结构面数值模型,并开展一系列的单轴压缩数值试验,对锚杆的锚固角度效应进行了系统研究。结果表明:当锚固角较大时,锚固结构面试件加载过程分为4个阶段,而当锚固角较小时仅为3个阶段;随着锚固角的增加,峰值应力整体上先恒定后减小,弹性模量呈非线性降低;锚杆与试件力的相互作用主要分布在结构面与锚杆相交处以及锚杆两端;锚杆的显著变形和受力主要分布在结构面附近,大致为锚杆直径的3~4倍;随着锚固角的增大,锚杆轴力的贡献呈非线性减小,锚杆剪力的贡献呈线性增大,锚杆抗剪力呈非线性减小。

Difficultly Extractable Fixed Ammonium in Some Soilsof China

Ninety-three soil samples and 19 sedimentary rock samples collected from 21 provinces of China wereanalyzed for their contents of fixed ammonium and total N by Kjeldahl-HF method. Results showed thatamount of difficultly extractable fixed ammonium (the fixed ammonium that is not determinable by Kjeldahlprocedures commonly used for soils) in soils ranged from 0 to 202 mg kg--1. It was generally more than50 mg kg--1 in soils in Chanaii and Thrpan districts, Xinjiang, accounting for 3.2%~36.8% with an averageof 13.9% of the total N. For some Orthents derived from purple shale and purple sandstone in Sichuan andHunan provinces and Chao soils derived from secondary loess in Henan Province and Ningxia AutonomousRegion it was generally around 30 mg kg--1 , accounting for 4%~7% of the total soil N, and for most of therest of soils studied, with the exception of some subsoils, no or trace difficultly extractable fixed ammoniumcould be detected. It was suggested that the difficultly extractable fixed ammonium was originated fromParent rock, and for slightly weathered soils derived from parent materials rich in this form of N the Kjeldahlmethod might give underestimation of total soil N.

嵌岩桩水平承载力地基反力Matlock法分析

嵌岩桩在海上风电、跨海大桥等结构中的应用十分广泛,但在嵌岩桩水平承载特性方面的研究仍有较多不足。弹性地基反力法中的Matlock法在中国是用于计算水平承载桩承载力时应用最多的方法,但地基反力Matlock法针对嵌岩桩缺少合理的取值方法。基于现场试验数据建立并验证有限差分数值模型,通过数值模拟与参数分析,研究了岩体力学参数和桩基参数等因素对桩岩相互作用的影响,提出了Matlock法中地基反力系数比例系数的拟合计算公式。通过现场试验数据对提出的方法进行了验证,结果表明计算结果与实际情况较为相符,与其他方法比较,所提出的修正Matlock法相对非线性的p-y曲线法具有取值计算较为简便的优势。

含建筑桩基的顺层岩质边坡桩锚支护体系振动台模型试验研究

基于Bockinghamπ定理,对具有建筑桩基的顺层岩质边坡桩锚支护体系开展振动台模型试验,通过分析预应力锚索、建筑桩基的应变以及边坡坡顶加速度,研究支护体系的动力响应规律。结果表明,预应力锚索的应变在地震波加速度达到峰值时达到最大值,且上排锚索受力大于下排锚索,随着地震幅值的增大,最上排锚索锚固段率先发生滑移破坏失去锚固作用;建筑桩基应变最大值点位于滑动面以下一定深度,且远离边坡坡面的建筑桩基受力大于邻近边坡坡面的建筑桩基;坡顶各点峰值加速度随地震波幅值增大整体表现为线性增大,但在Wenchuan-Wolong波(0.55g)和Sin波(0.4g)工况时,各点峰值加速度相对有所下降,随着地震波幅值增大,各点峰值加速度放大系数在汶川波和正弦波作用下并非单调变化,而是表现为先减小后增大波动变化特点。

隧道穿越岩堆体围岩剪切特性及分级

为解决隧道穿越岩堆体围岩分级不准确的问题,通过相似材料直剪试验分析岩堆体的直剪特性,将含水率和填充土含量两个因素带入熵权可拓物元法,并结合地质指标进行分级研究。结果表明岩堆体的抗剪强度随着含水率、填充土含量的增大,先增大后减小,最终趋于平稳,过高或过低的含水率和填充土都会“弱化”岩堆体的抗剪强度。根据岩堆体的特点,选取岩石单轴饱和抗压强度、节理裂隙密度、岩体完整性系数、含水率和填充土含量作为分级指标,结合熵权可拓物元法,将所选指标和熵权可拓物元法结合并在工程实例进行验证,分级结果比原方法准确性更好,证明研究提出的围岩分级方法是合理可行的。研究结果能够为岩堆体隧道的围岩分级提供指导,为施工设计和支护方式提供依据。

中风化花岗岩中嵌岩桩承载性能原位试验与极限承载力预测

为深入探究中风化花岗岩中嵌岩桩的竖向抗压承载特性,对12根嵌岩桩进行了单桩竖向抗压静载原位试验与ABAQUS有限元数值模拟,通过多种方法对嵌岩单桩极限承载力进行评价,明确中风化花岗岩中嵌岩桩竖向抗压承载性状。研究表明:12根中风化花岗岩中嵌岩桩并非表现出完全端承桩,而是呈摩擦型桩或摩擦端承桩的性状;中风化花岗岩地基中的嵌岩桩竖向抗压极限承载力较高,桩顶沉降小,满足工程对基础的承载要求;有限元模拟荷载-沉降曲线与实测荷载-沉降曲线走势吻合度较高,桩顶沉降误差较小;本试验条件下,桩端阻力占桩顶荷载的56.9%,桩侧摩阻力占比为43.1%,桩侧摩阻力在荷载传递过程中发挥较充分;有限元模拟得到的单桩极限承载力与指数函数模型的预测结果较为吻合,可用于嵌岩桩单桩竖向抗压极限承载力的预测,以及嵌岩桩承载性状和荷载传递规律的分析。

不同嵌岩深度下抗拔桩承载特性研究

以广东省江门市某工程为例,通过有限元分析软件ABAQUS,结合地勘报告及现场对桩基进行抗拔静载试验得出的荷载–位移曲线图,建立抗拔桩三维有限元模型进行数值模拟计算分析,研究不同嵌岩深度增量下抗拔桩的承载特性。研究成果表明:增加嵌岩深度可在一定程度上提高桩基抗拔承载力,但二者之间并非呈线性增长关系。当嵌岩深度增量为3D时,相较于原试桩的桩顶位移量减小54.2%,抗拔承载力提高105.2%,对桩基抗拔承载力的提高效果尤为显著。

大直径嵌岩灌注桩承载特性试验与有限元模拟

基于青岛某工程的4根大直径嵌岩灌注桩,在现场开展了单桩竖向抗压静载试验和桩身完整性测试,以明确大直径嵌岩灌注桩在竖向荷载下的承载特征,拟揭示不同荷载水平下嵌岩灌注桩的承载力发挥机制。结合不同嵌岩深度的单桩承载性能有限元模拟,重点分析了单桩在不同嵌岩深度下的竖向抗压承载特性和桩土位移分布特征。研究表明:在笔者试验条件下,大直径嵌岩灌注桩单桩竖向抗压承载力具有一定离散性,桩头部位的损坏会极大影响单桩承载力的有效发挥;加载完成后,数值模拟得到的桩顶沉降量为31.56 mm,约为现场实测值的1.1倍,模拟结果与实测结果较为吻合;通过不同嵌岩比的模拟结果对比发现,嵌岩深度越大桩端阻力占桩顶荷载的比例越小,且桩端阻力占比的变化速率随着嵌岩比的增加逐渐减缓;嵌岩深度取2.5倍桩径为宜。

生态库区超厚硬岩条件下大直径长桩桩基施工关键技术

针对生态库区超厚硬岩条件桥梁大直径长桩相对复杂的施工环境,常规施工工艺易造成环境污染、硬岩地层钻进速度慢、维护费用高。为了保护环境也方便施工,提出一种桩基新型施工技术,通过潜孔锤和旋挖钻结合,高效快速完成桩基施工且绿色环保。依托工程实例,对相关施工工艺进行详细阐述。

埋深和水土含量对松散岩堆抗剪强度的影响

针对松散岩堆剪切力弱会引起滑坡、崩塌等严重自然灾害的问题,运用相似理论,以石英砂为基本岩块、黏性土为填充土,配置相似材料,分别控制不同填充土含量和含水率并进行三轴试验,研究不同埋深下填充土的含量和含水率对松散岩堆抗剪强度的影响。结果表明:填充土的含量和含水率是松散岩堆咬合力和内摩擦角的关键影响因素,咬合力受影响程度更大;填土中的水对于松散岩堆的剪切力起着削弱作用;岩堆剪切力随着埋深的增加而增加,不同埋深处岩堆有相同的最佳填充土含量和含水率;在恒定岩堆土重度情况下,抗剪强度和埋深呈线性关系。

嵌岩桩承载性能对比分析及优化措施探讨

在实际工程中,岩土体参数取值及基础设计方案对工程造价存在较大影响。该文依托重庆秀山地区某工程嵌岩桩相关技术资料,通过有限元方法及经验参数法对基桩承载性能进行对比分析,分析表明:在相同工程条件下,经基桩有限元方法及经验参数法计算的侧摩阻及端阻占比差值有正有负,基桩承载力特征值计算结果差距大,有限元方法比经验参数法大20%以上,提出应从地质参数及桩型方面对其进行优化。通过对嵌岩桩承载性能对比分析及优化措施的探讨,以期为类似工程实践提供一定的参考及借鉴。

大型顺层岩石滑坡中多排组合桩加固的数值模拟

为探究大型顺层岩石滑坡的合理支挡防护体系,确保顺层岩石边坡的稳定性,依托安徽某顺层滑坡,基于数值模拟方法,分析“单排桩(或锚拉桩)+h型抗滑桩”联合支护体系在顺层岩石滑坡中的受力特性及支挡防护效果.研究表明:滑坡下部临空面支护与中上部h型桩相关联,且下部单排桩增设锚索后,h型桩桩顶和滑面处位移明显降低,最大弯矩和剪力也有下降趋势;h型桩连梁与后排桩的连接方式对抗滑桩的支护效果有一定影响,固接效果强于铰接,连梁固/铰接方式对h型桩支护结构的弯矩和剪力的影响远小于单排桩有无锚索对h型桩支护结构的弯矩和剪力的影响;“单排桩(或锚拉桩)+h型抗滑桩”联合支护体系可以有效地控制坡体变形,确保顺层滑坡支挡后处于稳定状态.研究成果可为此类岩石边(滑)坡的支护治理提供一定的理论借鉴.