Numerical Simulation on Overturning Behavior About Single Pile Foundation under Lateral Loadings

Abstract

For some structures, the overturning behavior of a single pile foundation will be the controlling factor. This paper is to present the overturning behaviors about prismatic, belled and step tapered single piles by using the FEM method. The interaction laws between foundations and the soil were investigated. Based on these results, the antidumping countermeasures were suggested, thus to solve anti-overturning issues economically.