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| A semi-analytical method for the analysis of pile-supported embankments |
| Wan-huan Zhou, Ren-peng Chen, Lin-shuang Zhao, Zheng-zhong Xu, Yun-min Chen |
| Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Soft Soils and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China |
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Abstract In this paper, a semi-analytical method for the analysis of pile-supported embankments is proposed. The mathematic model describes the cooperative behavior of pile, pile cap, foundation soil, and embankment fills. Based on Terzaghi’s 1D consolidation theory of saturated soil, the consolidation of foundation soil is calculated. The embankments with two different types of piles: floating piles and end-bearing piles are investigated and discussed. The results of axial force and skin friction distributions along the pile and the settlements of pile-supported embankments are presented. It is found that it takes a longer time for soil consolidation in the embankment with floating piles, compared with the case using end-bearing piles. The differential settlement between the pile and surrounding soil at the pile top is larger for the embankment with end-bearing piles, compared with the case of floating piles.
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Received: 07 September 2012
Published: 25 October 2012
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