Some numerical experiments with a three dimensional finite element model of a laterally loaded pile

Numerical analysis of pile behaviour under lateral loads in layered elastic–plastic soils

“…An axisymmetric model with elastic-perfectly plastic soil was used by Pressley and Poulos [3] to study group effects. Brown and Shie [4][5][6] and Trochanis [7] conducted a series of 3D FEM studies on the behaviour of single pile and pile group with elastic-plastic soil model. In particular, interface element was used to account for pile-soil separation and slippage.…”

Three-dimensional numerical modelling of the behaviour of a pile subjected to cyclic lateral loading

“…Brown and Shie [10] derived p-y curves from the results of three-dimensional finite element simulations to obtain a better representation of the non-linearity of the soil-pile interaction, then used finite element simulations to capture group effects on the response of laterally loaded piles [11] and to investigate the effect on the soil response of some parameters such as in situ soil stresses and sloping ground [12]. Kimura et al [13] showed the ability of the finite element method to investigate the ultimate behaviour of a laterally loaded pile group on the basis of comparisons between simulations and fullscale tests.…”

Numerical study of group effects for pile groups in sands

“…An axisymmetric model with elastic-perfectly plastic soil was used by Pressley and Poulos [9] to study group effects. Brown and Shie [10][11][12] and Trochanis [13] conducted a series of 3D finite element method (FEM) studies on the behaviour of single pile and pile group with elastic-plastic soil model. In particular, interface element was used to account for pile-soil separation and slippage.…”