Comparison of measured and predicted skin friction values for axially loaded drilled shaft foundations in gravelly soils

Abdalla M. Harraz, William N. Houston, Kenneth D. Walsh, Courtland R. Perry, Sandra Houston

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Abstract

The skin friction factors arising from drilled shafts in granular materials with a significant high gravel content, were studied. Fifty six load tests were analyzed to determine the actual skin friction factors for drilled shafts in granular soils. These skin friction factors were compared with the various predictive equations employed for design purposes. A empirical model was developed by back calculating the ratio of horizontal stress to vertical stress which leads to the development of the skin friction in the field. The results show that the predictive equations are extremely conservative for predicting the skin friction factor in soils with high gravel content.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationGeotechnical Special Publication
Pages677-688
Number of pages12
Edition130-142
StatePublished - 2005
EventGeo-Frontiers 2005 - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: Jan 24 2005Jan 26 2005

Other

OtherGeo-Frontiers 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period1/24/051/26/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture
  • Soil Science

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