Finite Element Analysis of the Lateral Load Test on Battered Pile Group at I-10 Twin Span Bridge
The objectives of this research study are to develop a three-dimensional finite element model to simulate the lateral behavior of battered pile group foundations, and verify the model using the results of a unique static lateral load test that was conducted at I-10 Twin Span Bridge; investigate the lateral behavior of battered pile group foundations subjected to static loads as compared to vertical single and pile group foundations; investigate the lateral behavior of battered pile group foundations subjected to dynamic loads due to barge impact; develop p-y curves for different soil types for use in the analysis and design of battered pile group foundations subjected to lateral loads; develop guidance to select parameters and p-y curves for application in FB-MultiPier, Midas and CSIBRidge/SAP2000 software’s; develop rationale values of p-multipliers to incorporate the group effect in the design and analysis of battered pile group foundations subjected to lateral loads; and to evaluate the contribution of axial loads carried by battered piles.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $260368
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Contract Numbers:
13-3GT
1000103
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Sponsor Organizations:
Louisiana Transportation Research Center
4101 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA United States 70808Louisiana Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 94245
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA United States 70804-9245 -
Managing Organizations:
Louisiana Transportation Research Center
4101 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA United States 70808 -
Project Managers:
Zhang, Zhongjie
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Performing Organizations:
Louisiana Transportation Research Center
4101 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA United States 70808 -
Principal Investigators:
Abu-Farsakh, Murad
- Start Date: 20160301
- Expected Completion Date: 20190630
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Axial loads; Batter piles; Bridge design; Bridge foundations; Finite element method; Load tests; Piles (Supports); Static loads
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01590807
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Louisiana Transportation Research Center
- Contract Numbers: 13-3GT, 1000103
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Feb 23 2016 10:43AM