EI 02C097
01 Jul 97
construction site.
tests, when properly interpreted, can lead to better ideas
about the response of the soil. However, it is unlikely that
5. Status of the Technology
there will be much changein the basic method of analysis.
The solution of the difference equations by numerical
The methods of analysis presented herein will be improved
techniques, employing curves at discrete locations along a
in time by the development of better methods of
pile to represent the response of the soil or distributed
characterizing soil and by upgrading the computer code. In
loading, is an effective method. The finite element method
this latter case, the codes are being constantly refined to
may come into more use in time but, at present, information
make them more versatile, applicable to a wider range of
on the characterization of the soil by that method is
problems, and easier to use. From time to time tests are
inadequate.
being performed in the field with instrumented piles. These
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