Project Title:
Geotechnical and Structural Design for Composite Pile
Description of the Problem:
Composite piles are significant element of the structural design and stability of a number of constructions, including marine environments, bridges and more. As such their strength and durability is tantamount to both their longevity and the safety of the structures that they support. The following study will focus on geotechnical design as a means of increasing vertical and lateral load, through structural design, to improve the durability and weight bearing capacity of the design.
Methodology:
The methodology which will be used is a meta-analysis of existing studies. While it is true that there is sufficient primary research, however, the meta-analysis provides a significant and valid methodology that provides greater understanding of the potential and provides a clearer overview of what the existing research, as a whole, provides in terms of understanding.
Project Aims:
This project aims to provide recommendations regarding the composition and Geotechnical and Structural Design of composite piles, as it relates to load capacity and structural durability and design capabilities.
Potential Benefits:
The potential benefits of this meta-analysis are the identification of strengths and weaknesses of the proposed design across a larger body of literature. This can be used to improve the overall design used for composite piles, or order to increase the efficacy of design, and crate piles that are both capable of bearing a greater load with a more compact design, and which are more durable so that they have both durability and reliability in their form.
Key words:
Structural Design, Geotechnical design, vertical load, lateral load, dead load, live load, composite pile, structural pile, FRP, composite, Fender, Concrete pile, Confinement, foundation, Fiber Reinforced Polymer Design Composite, Geostatistical site,
Search Statements:
Geotechnical Design AND FRP piles OR Composite Piles
Vertical AND Lateral Load in Composite Pile Design
Geotechnical design for Vertical AND Lateral Load in Structural Piles
Databases:
Ebsohost: Academic Search Complete
EMA
Applied Science and Technologies
Resulting Research:
Das, S, & Basudhar, P 2006, 'Undrained lateral load capacity of piles in clay using artificial neural network', Computers & Geotechnics, 33, 8, pp. 454-459, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
de Sousa Coutinho, AF 2006, 'Data Reduction of Horizontal Load Full-Scale Tests on Bored Concrete Piles and Pile Groups', Journal Of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, 132, 6, pp. 752-769, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
Fırat, S, Sarıbıyık, M, & Çelebi, E 2006, 'Lateral load estimation from visco-plastic mud-flow around cylindrical row of piles', Applied Mathematics & Computation, 173, 2, pp. 803-821, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
Guades, E, Aravinthan, T, Islam, M, & Manalo, A 2012, A review on the driving performance of FRP composite piles. Composite Structures, 94,6, pp.1932-1942.
Guades, E, Aravinthan, T, Islam, M 2011. Drivability of composite piles. Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites, Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland
Guades, E, Aravinthan, T, Islam, M, & Manalo, A 2010, An Overview on the application of FRP composites in piling systems. Southern region Engineering Conference. University of Southern Queensland.
Karthigeyan, S, Ramakrishna, V, & Rajagopal, K 2006, 'Influence of vertical load on the lateral response of piles in sand', Computers & Geotechnics, 33, 2, pp. 121-131, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016
Juran, I & Komornik, U 2006. Behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite piles under verticle loads. Urban Utility Center. US Department of Transportation.
Limin, Z, Shek, L, Hon Wah, P, & Chan Fai, P 2006, 'Knowledge-based design and construction of driven piles', Geotechnical Engineering, 159, 3, pp. 177-185, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
Yang, J, Tham, L, Lee, P, Chan, S, & Yu, F 2006, 'Behaviour of jacked and driven piles in sandy soil', Géotechnique, 56, 4, pp. 245-259, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
Yang, L, & Liang, R 2006, 'Incorporating set-up into reliability-based design of driven piles in clay', Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 43, 9, pp. 946-955, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
You, S, Oda, K, & Kim, T 2006, 'Stress Sharing Behavior and Its Mechanism during Consolidation Process in Composite Ground Improved by Sand Compaction Piles with Low Replacement Area Ratio', Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 24, 4, pp. 287-304, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
Zyka, K & Mohajerani, A 2016. Composite piles: A review. Construction and Building Materials, 107, pp.394-410.
Scopus Details:
Influence of vertical load on the lateral response of piles in sand
S. Karthigeyana, V.V.G.S.T. Ramakrishnaa, K. Rajagopalb, ,
doi:10.1016/j.compgeo.2005.12.002
Abstract
Pile foundations are often subjected to both vertical and lateral loads. The current design practices assume that the effect of these two loads is independent of each other and hence the pile design is carried out separately for vertical and lateral loads. The conventional methods for analysis of piles based on sub-grade reaction methods also do not account for the interaction between the vertical and lateral loads. The influence of vertical loads on the lateral response of piles installed in sandy soils is brought out in this paper through 3-dimensional finite element analyses. In the numerical model, the pile was treated as a linear elastic material and the soil was idealized using the Drucker–Prager constitutive model with a non-associated flow rule. The results from the analysis of single piles under pure lateral loads and combined vertical and lateral loads are presented in this paper. The influence of related parameters, viz. sequence of load application, shear strength (angle of internal friction and dilation angle) of soil, pile head fixity and pile slenderness (L/B) ratio have also been studied in the paper.
Keywords
Pile; Lateral deflection; 3-dimensional finite element analysis; Constitutive model; Sand
Cited in: (54)
A review on the driving performance of FRP composite piles
Ernesto Guades , Thiru Aravinthan, , Mainul Islam , Allan Manalo
doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2012.02.004
Abstract
Fibre composites have been a viable option in replacing traditional pile materials such as concrete, steel and timber in harsh environmental conditions. However, driving composite piles require more careful consideration due to their relatively low stiffness. Currently, there are no specific guidelines on the installation of composite piles which limits their acceptance in load-bearing applications. There is a need therefore to understand their behaviour during driving in order for composite piles to be safely and economically driven into the ground. This paper presents an overview on composite pile technologies and an examination on the different factors that affects their driving performance. Emphasis on the potential use of hollow fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) piles and the need for further study on their impact behaviour is highlighted. It is expected that the information provided in this paper will help researchers and engineers to develop efficient techniques and guidelines in driving composites piles.
Keywords
Composite piles; Driveability; Hollow FRP piles; Impedance; Impact behavior
Cited in : (17)
Rankings:
Canadian Geotechnical Journal H index is 69
Construction and Building Materials H index is 70
Marine Georesources & Geotechnology H index is 16
Computers & Geotechnics H index is 53
Researchers:
Guades, E – 12 results via Google Scholar Advanced Search
Aravinthan, T – 340 results via Google Scholar Advanced Search
Thesis:
Velez, JD 2013. Experimental study of hollow fiber reinforced polymer piles in soft clay. Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Plan for Awareness:
I think the best way to stay aware is to ensure that I have alerts set to let me know when new research is made available on my topic. I will set alerts through Google scholar, regularly review Composite Materials Journal, and search ebsco host every 60 days to stay up to date.
The references most relevant to my work include:
Guades, E, Aravinthan, T, Islam, M, & Manalo, A 2012, A review on the driving performance of FRP composite piles. Composite Structures, 94,6, pp.1932-1942.
This gives a basic framework for understanding piles, their constructions and their performance.
Yang, L, & Liang, R 2006, 'Incorporating set-up into reliability-based design of driven piles in clay', Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 43, 9, pp. 946-955, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
This focuses on geotechnical design, and the reliability of the pile’s design. This is specifically targeted toward the focus of our research
Das, S, & Basudhar, P 2006, 'Undrained lateral load capacity of piles in clay using artificial neural network', Computers & Geotechnics, 33, 8, pp. 454-459, Academic Search Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 29 March 2016.
This is specifically interested in geotechnics as they relate to lateral load. This is also very specific to our research purpose.
