Effect of installation mode, pile shape and cycling on the ageing of shaft friction of mild steel piles

E. Bittar, B. Lehane, P. Watson, A. Shonberg, A. Deeks

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Abstract

Significant uncertainty exists regarding the effect of axial cyclic loading and installation technique on the ageing characteristics of displacement piles. To address this, the current study investigates the influence of installation method, pile shape and cyclic loading on the ageing of shaft friction of steel piles in sand. The research is based on field testing that indicated a significant increase in shaft capacity with time for all circular piles. The mode of installation had a notable effect on short-term capacity, although long-term capacity remained largely unaffected. The results also show that one-way tension cycling of piles within the stable zone of the cyclic interaction diagram did not lead to a significant reduction in the growth of shaft friction with time, as observed in first-time tests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOffshore Site Investigation Geotechnics 9th International Conference Proceeding
PublisherSociety for Underwater Technology
Pages1328-1335
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780906940594
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event9th International Conference on Innovative Geotechnologies for Energy Transition, 2023 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 Sept 202314 Sept 2023

Publication series

NameOffshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics
ISSN (Print)2754-6322

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Innovative Geotechnologies for Energy Transition, 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period12/09/2314/09/23

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