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PILE FOUNDATIONS

UNDER LATERAL LOADS

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Methods of Calculating Lateral Resistance of

Vertical Piles;

Brinch Hansen’s Method (1961):

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Methods of Calculating Acceptable

Deflection at Working Load;

1.Modulus of Subgrade Reaction Approach (Reese

and Matlock, 1956):

2.Elastic Approach (Poulos, 191a and b!"

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# $t is relati%el& si'ple

# $t can incorporate factors such as

nonlinearit&, %ariation of subgrade reaction

ith depth, and la&ered s&ste's.

# $t has been used in the practice for a long

ti'e

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# $t is based on a theoreticall& 'ore realistic

approach,

# $t can gi%e solutions for %ar&ing 'odulusith depth and la&ered s&ste'.

# $t is difficult to deter'ine appropriate strainsin a field proble' and the corresponding

soil 'oduli.

# $t needs 'ore field %erification b& appl&ing

theor& to practical proble's

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Piles in cohesive soil 

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