Date
03 Jun 1988, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Abstract
A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element procedure is presented for analysis of drilled (concrete) piers. The procedure allows for tensile cracking and compressive crushing of concrete, nonlinear behavior of soil, and simultaneous application of axial and lateral loads. The procedure is employed to investigate the ultimate capacity of a 45° under reamed pier. The predicted results are compared with the field test conducted on a similar pier. Also, distribution of displacements and stresses in the soil-pier system and crack pattern in the pier are presented and discussed.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Meeting Name
2nd Conference of the International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Document Version
Final Version
Rights
© 1988 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
File Type
text
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Zaman, M. M. and Houssamy, I., "Simulation of Drilled Pier Behavior under Three-Dimensional Loading" (1988). International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. 59.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/icchge/2icchge/2icchge-session6/59
Simulation of Drilled Pier Behavior under Three-Dimensional Loading
A three-dimensional nonlinear finite element procedure is presented for analysis of drilled (concrete) piers. The procedure allows for tensile cracking and compressive crushing of concrete, nonlinear behavior of soil, and simultaneous application of axial and lateral loads. The procedure is employed to investigate the ultimate capacity of a 45° under reamed pier. The predicted results are compared with the field test conducted on a similar pier. Also, distribution of displacements and stresses in the soil-pier system and crack pattern in the pier are presented and discussed.
