Is anyone aware of a method for estimating bending loads induced on battered
(raking ?) piles because of settlement of surrounding soil? The piles. In
this case, are inclined at 1H:4V. The negative skin friction will be
considered separately from this.
Could this be approximated by distributing the component of soil settlement
normal to the pile axis along the pile and assuming the pile deflects to
this same shape? Would this be way off the mark, or result in an
overestimate of the pile deflection?
A reference or citation pointing to any discussion of this would be
appreciated.
Thanks.
Michael R. Bleakney, P. Eng.
Geotechnical Engineer
New Brunswick Department of Transportation
Structures and Materials Branch
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
CANADA
E3B 5H1
Tel: (506) 453-2674
Fax: (506) 457-6714
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