Research Article
Analysis of the Load Sharing Behaviour and Cushion Failure Mode for a Disconnected Piled Raft
| Test | Cushion type | Number of piles, | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) |
| Case 1 | Graded gravel | 0 | 40 | ā | ā | Case 2 | Graded gravel | 3 | 20 | 40 | 500 | Case 3 | Graded gravel | 3 | 40 | 40 | 500 | Case 4 | Graded gravel | 3 | 60 | 40 | 500 | Case 5 | Graded gravel | 3 | 80 | 40 | 500 | Case 6 | Coarse gravel | 3 | 40 | 40 | 500 | Case 7 | Fine gravel | 3 | 40 | 40 | 500 | Case 8 | Graded gravel | 3 | 60 | 60 | 500 | Case 9 | Graded gravel | 3 | 60 | 80 | 500 |
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. is the cushion thickness; is the pile diameter; and is the pile length.
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