Location
New York, New York
Date
13 Apr 2004 - 17 Apr 2004
Abstract
This paper reviews the anatomy of predictions for pile and pile group performance, and discusses the various facets of the prediction process. A series of case histories is presented in which successful predictions were made of the pile performance. Most of these cases involve a single pile or a small group of piles. A further series of case histories is then discussed in which the predictions were far less successful. Most of these cases involve larger pile groups. The reasons for the success or otherwise of the predictions are discussed, and it is concluded that successful predictions require a combination of good ground characterization, a sound theory which reflects the mechanisms of behavior, appropriate selection of the necessary geotechnical parameters, and a good knowledge of the applied loadings, together with a measure of good fortune.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Meeting Name
5th Conference of the International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Document Version
Final Version
Rights
© 2004 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
Poulos, Harry G., "Success and Failure in Predicting Pile Performance" (2004). International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. 4.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/icchge/5icchge/session00f/4
Success and Failure in Predicting Pile Performance
New York, New York
This paper reviews the anatomy of predictions for pile and pile group performance, and discusses the various facets of the prediction process. A series of case histories is presented in which successful predictions were made of the pile performance. Most of these cases involve a single pile or a small group of piles. A further series of case histories is then discussed in which the predictions were far less successful. Most of these cases involve larger pile groups. The reasons for the success or otherwise of the predictions are discussed, and it is concluded that successful predictions require a combination of good ground characterization, a sound theory which reflects the mechanisms of behavior, appropriate selection of the necessary geotechnical parameters, and a good knowledge of the applied loadings, together with a measure of good fortune.
