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Investigation of a cyclic laterally loaded model pile group
Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
  • Robb E.S. Moss, Utah State University
  • Joseph A. Caliendo, Utah State University
  • Loren R. Anderson, Utah State University
Publication Date
10-12-1998
Abstract

In certain regions of the world, designing deep foundations to withstand seismic loading is a reality. Seismic loading of structures and foundations reaches its most critical state as a cyclic lateral force. The response of soils and foundations to repetitive lateral forces is highly complex, relegating most design methods to be based upon overly conservative rules-of-thumb. The primary objective of this research was to analyze the mechanics of seismic loading on pile groups in clay soils. To achieve this a model testing facility was constructed to house a fully instrumented 1 X 5 model pile group that was subjected to cyclic lateral loading. An empirically based method for pile group design is suggested based upon the results generated from model pile group testing.

Citation Information
Robb E.S. Moss, Joseph A. Caliendo and Loren R. Anderson. "Investigation of a cyclic laterally loaded model pile group" Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering Vol. 17 Iss. 7-8 (1998) p. 519 - 523
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rmoss/8/