Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Piles under Horizontal Excitation
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 136, Issue 12
Abstract
This paper presents test results from cast-in situ reinforced concrete single and group piles subjected to strong horizontal excitation. The tests were conducted for different eccentric moments simulating different excitation levels to obtain the frequency-amplitude response of the pile. Moderate nonlinear behavior is observed in both horizontal and rocking components of vibration. The experimental results were compared with dynamic interaction factor approach using nonlinear solutions. The accuracy of the nonlinear analysis in predicting the dynamic response depends on the choice of parameters that best characterize the response of boundary zone around the pile and the realistic length of pile separation. It is shown in this study that by allowing for boundary zone and separation between pile and soil, close agreement between theoretical predictions and measured response curves can be achieved.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 136 • Issue 12 • December 2010
Pages: 1600 - 1609
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Received: Feb 18, 2009
Accepted: May 8, 2010
Published online: May 14, 2010
Published in print: Dec 2010
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