Driven Piles: Static Analysis - Pile Groups

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Driven piles are pre-manufactured fortifications used to ensure the strength of a structure''s base which can be used in different types of foundations. This 3-hour online course is the fifth course in a series on pile design. This course reviews static analysis of driven pile groups, including bearing capacity analysis of pile groups in cohesionless soils, cohesive soils and layered soils. The course material covers analysis of uplift capacity and lateral capacity, special design considerations such as downdrag, lateral squeeze of foundation soil, bearing capacity of piles in soils subject to scour, and soil and pile heave. This course also addresses additional design considerations including time effects on pile capacity, effects of construction techniques, plugging of open pile sections, and pile driveability.

To successfully complete this course, it is necessary to have an understanding of the materials covered in earlier courses on driven piles including Driven Piles - Subsurface Exploration and Testing, and Driven Piles - Introduction to Static Analysis. This course is based on guidance provided by the Federal Highway Administration.

Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course you will have an understanding of:

block failure of pile groups
settlement of pile groups in cohesionless soils using the method based on SPT Test Data and using the method based on CPT Test Data
settlement of pile groups in cohesive soils and in layered soils
settlement of pile groups using the Janbu Tangent Modulus Approach and the Neutral Plane Method
basics of uplift capacity of driven pile groups
basics of lateral capacity of driven pile groups
methods to determine downdrag on a group of driven piles
basics of soil and pile heave
concepts of time effects on pile capacity
impacts of plugging of open pile sections

This course is part of a series of courses on Driven Piles including:

Driven Piles: Introduction to Static Analysis Method (1 hour)
Driven Piles: Pile Type and Selection (2 hours)
Driven Piles: Static Analysis - Pile Groups (3 hours)
Driven Piles: Static Analysis - Single Piles (3 hours)
Driven Piles: Subsurface Exploration and Testing (2 hours)

There will be a multiple choice test at the end of the course to gauge your understanding of the material.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE

Mr. Peterson has a BS and MS from Montana State University and more than 28 years of engineering experience in hydrology and hydraulics. He is currently a senior engineer with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson and has worked extensively in both the private sector and in state government. He is licensed as a PE in MN, MT, ND, SD and WY. He was chairman of a three-person committee that re-wrote the Hydraulics Manual for the Montana Department of Transportation and authored the storm water regulations for subdivisions in Montana. He also teaches a two-day course on Introduction to Detention Pond Design for the American Society of Civil Engineers throughout the U.S.

State Licenses

Maryland

MD - Land Surveyor (General)

Nebraska

NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.30 CEUs for this program

NE - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.30 CEUs for this program

New Jersey

NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)

New York

NY - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEU for this program.