Interpretation of static pile loading test results and application for design of pile groups
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Recent major bridge projects in the Greater Vancouver Area showcase the experience of local geotechnical engineers. Large static pile loading tests have been carried out on a number of these projects including the Pitt River Bridge, Golden Ears Bridge and Port Mann Bridge projects. This paper briefly discusses different analytical approaches to load test interpretation and reviews the approach as applied to some classic and recent local case histories. Where applicable, the paper considers the influence of reaction piles on the initial stiffness of the test pile and explores the application of different methods of interpretation to published test data including some local projects. The paper summarizes the results of the analyses and provides recommendations for design.
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