变截面桩的竖向承载性状模型试验分析-model test analysis of vertical bearing behavior of variable cross-section pile.docx

Ab Abstract I II Model Test Study for Vertical Bearing of Variable Cross-section Pile ABSTRACT As the application of pile foundation in practical engineering increases rapidly, the bearing capacity , deformation and project construction cost of pile foundation has become a very interesting question in the construction area. In this context, many researchers and technicians takes continuous explore and innovation towards the research and application of pile foundation. Many types of pile are constantly emerging. The variable cross-section pile is the one. It has gained significant social and economic benefits in many ways,such as decreasing settlement, increasing safety and reducing construction costs.However, the relevant theory studies achievement about this new type of pile right now is relatively less. This thesis, combined with the key research project in Ministry of Railways in 2009—research on design method and bearing behaviour of large diameter variable cross-section pile in soft soil area（Project No. 2009G010-D）, carry on half pile model experiment research. A set of apparatus of foundation physical model are developed and utilized to conduct the model tests. Based on the former pile experimental data and the result of this model test, we analyze the load-settlement curve ,the distribution of axial force and lateral friction as well as the resistance of soil on pile end and on the position with variable cross section. The differences between uniform pile and non-uniform pile are compared. And then we study the vertical bearing behaviour of variable cross-section piles and the influence of the ratio of variable diameter on vertical bearing characteristic . In this paper, the model test is used as a major means and the finite element numerical simulation analysis is carried out as the auxiliary means.The bearing performance of the variable cross-section pile is simulated by finite element analysis software ANSYS10.0. The results of the numerical