A New Computer Program for Pile Capacity Prediction using CPT Data |
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Authors: | J R Omer R Delpak R B Robinson |
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Institution: | (1) School of Technology, University of Glamorgan, Llantwit Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, UK |
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Abstract: | An interactive computer program “GLAMCPT” is developed for application in soil profiling and prediction of pile load capacity
using cone penetration test (CPT) and laboratory soil test results. GLAMCPT calculates pile capacity according to 10 selected
methods from European design codes, refereed international publications and recommendations of professional institutions.
To demonstrate the capabilities of the program, a database of comprehensive ground investigation and full-scale pile tests
in sand, at a Belgian site, is analysed using GLAMCPT. The database comprises 11 static tests and 12 dynamic tests on piles
of different construction techniques, including driven pre-cast concrete piles and screwed cast in-situ piles, installed using
5 different procedures. Prior to pile installation, CPTs were carried out at each proposed pile location. Comparison of GLAMCPT
predictions with the observed pile capacities reveals that the most accurate of the existing methods yields an average, μ,
of predicted to observed pile head capacity Puh(p)/Puh(m)] equal to 0.94. The most consistent method produces a coeffcient of variation (COV) of Puh(p)/Puh(m)] equal to 0.1 and ranking index (RI) of 0.08. Parametric studies have been carried out using GLAMCPT to formulate an improved
predictive method, which yielded: μ = 0.99, COV = 0.07 and RI = 0.04. |
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Keywords: | computer software cone penetration test pile capacity soil profiling |
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