CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 2

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 2/15 = 0.13 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =0.26 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 4.5 x 103 KN/m3 = 4.5 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 4.5 0.3
K 1     1.5MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R 4
64 x0.15 x60
R = 6.25D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 12.5 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,
12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5
Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  12.5D 
3

Qa = 40×D kg = 0.040D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

A) FOR FREE HEAD PILE

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,

For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 1.6
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 1.6 x R = 10 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)
For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,
For free head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,
3EIY 3  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5
Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  10 D 
3

Qa = 20×D kg = 0.02D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 (SAND)
CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 16
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)

Constant nh = 2.3 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 104 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  2.3

T = 3.6D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 3.6D0.8 = 8D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  8D 0.8

Qa = 155 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 155 (D)1.6 kN= 15.5(D)1.6 tons = 6.8 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of soft clay with average N = 2

Corresponding average Cu = N/1.5 = 2/15 = 0.13 kg/cm2.

Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =0.26 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,

Corresponding Constant k1 = 4.5 x 103 KN/m3 = 4.5 MN/m3

Now,

k1 0.3 4.5 0.3

K     1.5MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6

(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
R4
KD

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)

Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.15 x60

R = 6.25D (D is pile diameter in cm)

Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

B) FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,

For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 12.5 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  12.5D 
3

Qa = 40×D kg = 0.040D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

C) FOR FREE HEAD PILE

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,

For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 1.6
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 1.6 x R = 10 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)
For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,
For free head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,
3EIY 3  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5
Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  10 D 
3

Qa = 20×D kg = 0.02D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 12

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 12/15 = 0.8 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =1.6 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 28.8 x 103 KN/m3 = 28.8 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 28.8 0.3
K 1     9.6MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.96 x60
R = 3.9D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 7.8 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,
12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5
Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  7.8D 
3

Qa = 167×D kg = 0.167D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 15

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 15/15 = 1.0 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =2.0 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 36 x 103 KN/m3 = 36 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 36 0.3
K 1     9.0 MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.8
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.9 x60
R = 4.0D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 8.0 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,
12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5
Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  8D 
3

Qa = 155×D kg = 0.155D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 3

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 3/15 = 0.2 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =0.4 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 7.2 x 103 KN/m3 = 7.2 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 7.2 0.3
K 1     2.4 MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.24 x60
R = 5.5D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 11D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  11D 
3

Qa = 60×D kg = 0.060D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 4

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 4/15 = 0.26 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =0.52 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 9.36 x 103 KN/m3 = 9.36 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 9.36 0.3
K 1     3.1MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R 4
64 x0.31x60
R = 5.2D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 10.4 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  10.4 D 
3

Qa = 70×D kg = 0.070D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 5

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 5/15 = 0.33 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =0.66 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 11.88 x 103 KN/m3 = 11.88 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 11.88 0.3
K 1     4.0MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.4 x60
R = 4.8D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 9.6 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  9.6 D 
3

Qa = 90×D kg = 0.090D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 6

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 6/15 = 0.4 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =0.8 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 14.4 x 103 KN/m3 = 14.4 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 14.4 0.3
K 1     4.8MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.48x60
R = 4.6D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 9.2 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  9.2 D 
3

Qa = 102×D kg = 0.102D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 8

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 8/15 = 0.53 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =1.06 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 19.08 x 103 KN/m3 = 19.08 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 19.08 0.3
K 1     6.4MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.64 x60
R = 4.3D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 8.6 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  8.6 D 
3

Qa = 125×D kg = 0.125D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 9

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 9/15 = 0.6 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =1.2 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 21.6 x 103 KN/m3 = 21.6 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 21.6 0.3
K 1     7.2MN / m3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x105 xD 4
R4
64 x0.72 x60
R = 4.2D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 8.4 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  105    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  8.4 D 
3

Qa = 134×D kg = 0.134D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 10

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 10/15 = 0.67 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =1.34 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 24.12 x 103 KN/m3 = 24.12 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 24.12 0.3
K 1     8.0MN / m3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x0.8 x60
R = 4.1D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 8.2 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  8.2 D 
3

Qa = 144×D kg = 0.144D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 15

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 15/15 = 1.0 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =2.0 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 36 x 103 KN/m3 = 36 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 36 0.3
K 1     14.4 MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.5
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x1.44 x50
R = 3.6D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 7.2 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  7.2 D 
3

Qa =213×D kg = 0.213D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of clay with average N = 25

Corresponding average Cu = N/15 = 25/15 = 1.67 kg/cm2.
Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu = 3.34 kg/cm2
As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,
Corresponding Constant k1 = 60 x 103 KN/m3 = 60 MN/m3
Now,
k 0.3 60 0.3
K 1     20 MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6
(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)
For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,
EI
R4
KD
Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)
Therefore,
2.70 x10 5 xD 4
R4
64 x2.0 x60
R = 3.2D (D is pile diameter in cm)
Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm
Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,
For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0
Therefore, length of fixity,
Lf = 2.0 x R = 6.4 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  6.4 D 
3

Qa =303×D kg = 0.303D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Reference: Appendix-B (Revised) of IS 2911 (Part 1/Sec. 2) - 2010.

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of CWR with average N = 50

Corresponding average Cu = N/1.5 = 50/15 = 3.33 kg/cm2.

Unconfined compressive strength, qu = 2 Cu =6.67 kg/cm2

As per Table 2 of Reference mentioned above,

Corresponding Constant k1 = 72 x 103 KN/m3 = 72 MN/m3

Now,

k1 0.3 72 0.3
K     24MN / m 3
1.5 D 1.5 0.6

(Value of K in kg/cm3 for calculation of R : 1MN/m3 = 0.1 kg/cm3)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
R4
KD

Where,

E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 105 kg/cm2 for concrete

I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 cm2 (D is pile diameter in cm)

Therefore,

2.70 x10 5 xD 4

R 4
64 x24 x60
 R = 3.14D (D is pile diameter in cm)

Unsupported length of pile, L1 = 0.0cm

Therefore, L1/R = 0.0

D) FOR FIXED HEAD PILES

As per Figure 3 of Reference mentioned above,

For L1/R = 0.0, Lf/R = 2.0

Therefore, length of fixity,

Lf = 2.0 x R = 6.28 D (where D is pile diameter in cm)

For a lateral deflection of 0.5cm at the top of the pile,

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 0.5 cm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 5    D 4  0.5

Qa = =
L1  L2 3 64  0  6.28D 
3

Qa = 321×D kg = 0.321D tons (where D is pile diameter in cm)

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE FOR BORED PILES

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of very loose sand N = 4 (Annexure, Laboratory Test
Result) - DRY

Constant nh = 0.4 MN/m3 (Ref. 8, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 8, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  0.4

T = 5.1D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 5.1D0.8 = 11.2D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  11.2D 0.8
Qa = 56 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 1.0m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 56 (D)1.6 kN= 5.6(D)1.6 tons = 5.6 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 6
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)

Constant nh = 0.6 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  0.6

T = 4.6D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 4.6D0.8 = 10.1D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  10.1D 0.8

Qa = 78 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 78 (D)1.6 kN= 7.8(D)1.6 tons

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 7
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)

Constant nh = 0.8 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  0.8

T = 4.4D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 4.4D0.8 = 9.7D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  9.7 D 0.8

Qa = 87(D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 87(D)1.6 kN= 8.7(D)1.6 tons =

 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of loose dense sand (Annexure, Laboratory Test
Result)

Constant nh = 0.2 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  104    D 4
T 5
64  0.2

T = 5.8D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 5.8D0.8 = 12.8D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7 10    D  5 10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  12.8D0.8

Qa = 38 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 1.0m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 38 (D)1.6 kN= 3.8(D)1.6 tons = 3.8 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 8
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)-DRY

Constant nh = 1.8 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  1.8

T = 3.7D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 3.7D0.8 = 8.1D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  8.1D 0.8

Qa = 149 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 149 (D)1.6 kN= 14.9(D)1.6 tons = 6.5 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 8
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)-Submerged

Constant nh = 1.0 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  1.0

T = 4.2D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 9.2D0.8 = 9.2D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  9.2 D 0.8

Qa = 102 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 102 (D)1.6 kN= 10.2(D)1.6 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 10
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)

Constant nh = 1.4 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 104 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7 104    D 4
T 5
64 1.4

T = 3.9D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 3.9D0.8 = 8.6D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  8.6 D 0.8

Qa = 125 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 125 (D)1.6 kN= 12.5(D)1.6 tons = 5.5 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE FOR DRIVEN PILES (PRECAST)

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of very loose sand (Annexure, Laboratory Test
Result)- DRY

Constant nh = 0.4 MN/m3 (Ref. 8, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 8, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = (B4/ 12) m4 (B is side of square pile in m)
Therefore,
2.7 104  B 4
T 5
12  0.4

T = 5.6B0.8

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 5.6B0.8 = 12.3B0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,

12 EIY 12  2.7  10 7  B 4  5  10 3
Qa = =
L1  L2 3 
12  0  12.3B 0.8 
3

Qa = 72 (B)1.6

Therefore, For 0.4m (B in side of square pile), Qa = 72 (B)1.6 kN= 7.2(B)1.6 tons = 1.6 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 50
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)

Constant nh = 20 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  20

T = 2.31D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 2.31D0.8 = 5.1D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  5.1D 0.8

Qa = 599 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.75m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 599(D)1.6 kN= 59.9(D)1.6 tons = 37 tons
 CALCULATION OF LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Strata near top of pile consists mostly of medium dense sand with average N = 28
(Annexure, Laboratory Test Result)

Constant nh = 6.1 MN/m3 (Ref. 3, Table 3, pg.14)

For long and flexible pile, depth of fixity,

EI
T 5 (Ref. 3, Clause C-2.3.1, pg. 14)
n h

Where,
E = Modulus of Elasticity of pile material = 2.7 x 10 4 MN/m2 for concrete (Ref. 1, Clause
[Link], pg. 16)
I = Moment of Inertia = π D4/64 m4 (D is pile diameter in m)
Therefore,
2.7  10 4    D 4
T 5
64  6.1

T = 2.9D0.8 (D is pile diameter in m)

The piles will be fixed head piles.

Unsupported pile length = 0.0m

Length of fixity, Lf
For fixed head pile Lf/T = 2.2 (Ref.3, Fig.4, pg. 15)
Therefore, length of fixity = Lf = 2.2 x T = 2.2 x 2.9D0.8 = 6.3D0.8

For fixed head pile, allowable lateral load, Qa corresponding to a deflection Y = 5 mm,
= 12  2.7  10    D  5  10
12 EIY 7 4 3
Q =
L1  L2 3  
a
3
64  0  6.3D 0.8

Qa = 317 (D)1.6

Therefore, For 0.6m (D in m) dia piles, Qa = 317(D)1.6 kN= 31.7(D)1.6 tons = 14 tons