<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This article shows the mathematical method to determine the lateral stress on the shaft and toe resistance of pile using the new approach. The method was originally invented by Meyer and Kowalow for the static load test. The approximation curve was used for the estimation of both settlement curve and toe resistance curve of the pile. The load applied at the head of the pile is balanced by the sum of two components: the resistance under the toe of the pile and the skin friction. Therefore, the settlement curve is compilation of two factors: the skin friction curve and the resistance under toe curve. The analysis was based on the verification of the methods using laboratory experiments, that is, static load tests. The results of the research allowed to determine the relationship between parameters of the Meyer–Kowalow curve. On the basis of the relationships, it was possible to determine the skin friction and the toe resistance of the pile. Mathematical analysis of curve parameters allowed to determine the influence of the toe resistance on the settlement.</p></abstract>

This article shows the mathematical method to determine the lateral stress on the shaft and toe resistance of pile using the new approach. The method was originally invented by Meyer and Kowalow for the static load test. The approximation curve was used for the estimation of both settlement curve and toe resistance curve of the pile. The load applied at the head of the pile is balanced by the sum of two components: the resistance under the toe of the pile and the skin friction. Therefore, the settlement curve is compilation of two factors: the skin friction curve and the resistance under toe curve. The analysis was based on the verification of the methods using laboratory experiments, that is, static load tests. The results of the research allowed to determine the relationship between parameters of the Meyer–Kowalow curve. On the basis of the relationships, it was possible to determine the skin friction and the toe resistance of the pile. Mathematical analysis of curve parameters allowed to determine the influence of the toe resistance on the settlement.

Skin and Toe Resistance Mobilisation of Pile During Laboratory Static Load Test

Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica

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This article shows the mathematical method to determine the lateral stress on the shaft and toe resistance of pile using the new approach. The method was...

Skin and Toe Resistance Mobilisation of Pile During Laboratory Static Load Test

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Jun 04, 2018

Page range: 1 - 5

Received: Sep 12, 2017

Accepted: Feb 23, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2018-0001

Keywords
Pile, static load test, skin friction, toe resistance

© 2018 Zygmunt Meyer, Krzysztof Żarkiewicz, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Skin and Toe Resistance Mobilisation of Pile During Laboratory Static Load Test

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Jun 04, 2018

Page range: 1 - 5

Received: Sep 12, 2017

Accepted: Feb 23, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2018-0001

KeywordsPile, static load test, skin friction, toe resistance

© 2018 Zygmunt Meyer, Krzysztof Żarkiewicz, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Pile, static load test, skin friction, toe resistance