Problem statement. The patented useful model for the design of combined raft-pile foundation (CRPF), consisting a raft part and piles, with gap height Δ is made between piles. That is, distribution settlements (resistances) soil base under then piles (after hinged connection raft) assumed, based on condition not exceeding maximum allowable settlement su building or structure. initial which aris...

the pile-raft foundation is a combination of a raft foundation with piles. pile-raft foundation has been widely designed, assuming all structure loads to be transferred to piles without considering contribution of the load taken by contact surface between raft and soil. methods of analysis currently used in practice are based upon relatively conservative assumptions of soil behavior or on the l...

This work is a numerical investigation of the effect thermally induced volumetric collapse normally consolidated clays on performance energy piles. A series coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical Finite Element simulations were carried out using commercial software ABAQUS. These examined single free-head pile embedded in clay layer subjected to constant mechanical load and number heating/cooling cycle...