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5.6.2 Simplified method of predicting the bearing capacity of timber piles
Consider the previous case and use the following formula :
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regarded the pile in its full length
calculate average diameter of the pile ⇒
calculate average shear strength of the pile⇒
3. decide the values of γ Rd, γ m
and α (table 20-2 - 20-4) :
γ Rd, = 2.7
γ = 2.8⋅ (0.8) = 2.44
m
α = 2.2
∴ the bearing capacity of the pile is 56 kN
DESIGN OF PILE GROUP
Introduction
Group action in piled foundation: Most of pile foundations consists not of a
