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The analysis and computation of the bearing capacity of rigid piles under inclined loads is usually based on a simplified pressure distribution along the pile length. Test data of actual pressures on such piles are scarce. Experiments were conducted with an instrumented 75 mm rigid circular pile embedded in homogeneous sand. The ultimate capacity of the pile was experimentally determined for different loading conditions and compared with analyses and test data reported previously. The interaction relationship of the load inclination on the ultimate capacity was obtained in the form of a polar diagram. Keywords: piles, lateral loads, cohesionless soils.

Results of exploratory oil drilling on Canada's eastern offshore are highly encouraging. However, the seasonal presence of icebergs in this area poses a threat to the production platforms as well as the pipelines likely to convey oil and gas. This paper describes a simple analysis for iceberg grounding and scouring of ocean floors. Theoretical and laboratory results are presented and compared with the limited field data available at present.

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