LATERAL-PLATE AND RIGID-PILE TESTS IN BEACH SAND
Abstract
Seven lateral-plate bearing tests were performed in moist beach sand at six different depths from 1 to 9 ft. In addition, 25 rigid-pile tests were performed in the same soil with pile widths ranging from 1 to 16 in. and embedment depths from 12 to 66 in. In conjunction with these experiments, determination were made of the in situ vane shearing strength, density, moisture content, and standard penetration of the soil. The objective of these studies is to develop procedures for the determination of soil moduli including variations with depth, magnitude of deflection, and width of loaded area. Among other information, the test results have shown that the coefficient of horizontal subgrade action of the soil used decreases exponentially with increasing deflection and increases exponentially as depth increases.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 10, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0444370
Entities
People
- H. L. Gill
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center