Research Article

Calculation Approach for Lateral Bearing Capacity of Single Precast Concrete Piles with Improved Soil Surrounds

Table 5

Back-calculated and recommended m values at a pile-head deflection of 10 mm.

Pile identifierType of foundation soilBack-calculated value (kN/m4)Recommended value (kN/m4)

PCI-1Silty clay, silty sand500006000∼10000
PC-1110006000∼10000

PCI-2Silty soil, silty sand250006000∼10000
PCI-3160006000∼10000
PCI-4350006000∼10000

PCI-L1Weathered soil, soft soil150004500∼6000
PCI-L2144004500∼6000
PCI-L3144004500∼6000
PCI-L4144004500∼6000
PCI-L5180004500∼6000
PCI-L6174004500∼6000
PCI-L7174004500∼6000
PCI-L8168004500∼6000