Abstract:
Accurate interpretation of the Load-settlement data obtained by static or dynamic load
testing of piles is very important to understand the load carrying mechanism of the pile.
Even though dynamic load test results provide more information regarding the behavior
and condition of the pile, only the load-settlement curve is obtained from the static load
testing of piles. Therefore, developing of tools to interpret load-settlement data obtained
from static load testing of piles is very vital. In developing such tools, the shape of the
load-settlement curve can be made use of. Thilakasiri (2007a) used a numerical procedure
to simulate the static load - settlement curve. A new methodology, using the elastic
shortening line of a pile, is introduced in this paper to get an understanding of the behavior
of the pile.
