Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Pile Characteristics on Its Response in Sandy Soils

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1 Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ilam Azad University, Ilam 6931133145, Iran

2 Department of Civil Engineering, Eyvan Gharb Azad University, Ilam, Iran

3 Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 5166616471, Iran

10.22034/ceej.2024.55410.2227

Abstract

When the bearing capacity of the near‑surface soil is inadequate to support the loads transmitted from the superstructure, piles are employed to transfer these loads to the natural ground or to deeper bearing strata. These structural elements can effectively prevent excessive settlements and lateral displacements in the structure. Piles can contribute to resisting and transferring various types of loads, including lateral, axial, and bending moments. When a pile is subjected to lateral loading, the surrounding soil acts as a supporting medium and carries part of the applied load. Most of the research conducted in this area has been based on full-scale laboratory studies equipped with precise instrumentation such as stress and strain gauges, where parameters such as load-carrying capacity, rotation, lateral and vertical displacements, as well as internal forces, have consistently been monitored.

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Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Volume 55, Issue 120 - Serial Number 120
Autumn 2025
November 2025
Pages 67-73

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