Abstract: Elastic-plastic axisymmetric finite-element analyses were performed to investigate the side load-transfer mechanism of drilled shafts socketed into cohesive intermediate geomaterials (very hard clays/very soft rocks). The ...

Abstract: Lateral loads are often the primary forces that act on drilled shafts when they support retaining walls, bridge piers, or building foundations. The construction of drilled shafts often inadvertently introduces flaws that ...

Abstract: A simple, rational method for predicting load-movement behavior of axially loaded drilled shafts in argillaceous intermediate geomaterials (hard clays and soft rocks) is presented. The method is based on a parametric finite ...