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Evaluation of Lateral Interpretation Criteria for Drilled Shaft Capacity in Gravels

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Representative interpretation criteria are examined in detail to evaluate the lateral response of drilled shaft foundations in gravels. A database of field lateral load tests is used for the analysis. The representative criteria are subdivided into absolute displacement, displacement as a function of shaft diameter, rotation limit, mathematical model, and graphical construction method. Comparison of these criteria shows that the initial elastic region ends at approximately 3–5 mm, 0.50 %B, and 0.08° rotation, which represent the serviceability limit state. The final region begins at about 25 mm, 2.5 %B, and 0.33° rotation, which represent the ultimate limit state. The graphical construction methods, QL and QS&W, are located within the transition region of the curve. Among these criteria, the displacement limits, QL, and QS&W methods demonstrate more reliable results. The typical load–displacement curves for lateral capacity in gravels are developed for engineering practical use. Further, recommendations for the use of these interpretation criteria are also given.

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This study was supported by the National Science Council, Taiwan, under contract number NSC 100-2221-E-033-073-MY3.

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, 32023, Taiwan

    Maria Cecilia M. Marcos & Yit-Jin Chen

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Adamson University, Manila, Philippines

    Maria Cecilia M. Marcos

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Marcos, M.C.M., Chen, YJ. Evaluation of Lateral Interpretation Criteria for Drilled Shaft Capacity in Gravels. Geotech Geol Eng 31, 1411–1420 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-013-9665-z

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