Simplified Analytical Method to Evaluate the Ultimate Uplift Capacity of Squeezed Branch Piles Validated by In Situ Full-Scale Tests

Abstract

Abstract The deep soft clay layers typically exhibit low uplift skin friction in coastal reclamation areas. Squeezed branch piles (SBPs) demonstrate a superior interlocking behavior with the surrounding soil and enhance the uplift bearing capacity (UBC). ... Practical Applications This study proposes a simplified analytical method for calculating the uplift bearing capacity (UBC) of branches and plates, providing a practical tool for analyzing and designing squeezed branch piles. Existing approaches tend to ...