Investigating parameters affecting pile cap internal forces using the finite element method
Abstract
Nowadays pile foundation is more and more widely applied, especially for high-rise buildings. According to some current perspectives on pile foundation design, pile caps are often considered to be rigid, and the behavior of the soil beneath the pile cap is not fully taken into account, leading to an incomplete reflection of reality. This paper analyzes the influence of pile arrangement, pile length and the geology at the bottom of the pile foundation on the pressure on the pile and foundation settlement under the pile tip using Plaxis 3D software.