Numerical Simulation of Cantilever Pile Wall (CPW) Supporting Excavations
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17099092Keywords:
Cantilever Pile Wall, Numerical simulations, Bending moment, Lateral displacementAbstract
Cantilever Pile Walls (CPWs) are a fast and cost-effective solution for soil retaining structures, known for their sophisticated behavior. This paper investigates the effects of pile center-to-center spacing (S) and pile embedment length (Le) on soil surface settlement, pile bending moment, and wall lateral displacement. The study demonstrates that numerical simulations provide valuable insights into the behavior of CPWs. As Le decreases from 7 to 2.8, and the L/H ratio reduces from 2 to 1.4, the pile behaves more like a cantilever system, with a gradual loss of fixity. Additionally, increasing the surcharge load from 0 to 60 kPa results in a 172% increase in the predicted maximum bending moment of the pile. This numerical study enhances the understanding of CPW behavior under various loading conditions.
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