A Device to Cyclic Lateral Loaded Model Piles

This study reports on model tests conducted on small scale piles subject to cyclic lateral loading in order to simulate the pile soil behavior and its lateral resistance under environmental loads. An efficient mechanical loading system has been developed that provides both one-way and two-way cyclic lateral loads. Frequencies and load levels in both directions can be varied in order to simulate different load conditions. There is no limitation on the number of cycles. A series of lateral cyclic loading tests for a monopile in dry sand have been carried out to demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of this loading system. The new device is able to create more realistic horizontal loading conditions for lateral loading tests of model pile foundations for offshore structures. The system appears to be inexpensive, reliable, easy to operate and able to produce repeatable results.

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• Authors:
  • Peng, Jing-Rui
  • Clarke, Barry Goldsmith
  • Rouainia, Mohamed
• Publication Date: 2006-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 341-347
• Serial:
  • Geotechnical Testing Journal
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: ASTM International
  • ISSN: 0149-6115
  • EISSN: 1945-7545
  • Serial URL: https://www.astm.org/products-services/standards-and-publications/geotechnical-testing-journal.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Load tests; Mechanical loads; Offshore structures; Pile foundations; Repeated loads; Sand; Scale models; Soils; Support piles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Lateral loads
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01033474
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 2006 10:37AM