Avaliação de curvas p-y para estacas hélice contínua em perfil de solo granular

estacas hélice contínua ABSTRACT: This paper aims to show the results obtained in horizontal load tests and obtain the p-y curves along the depth by the methods of Murchison and O’Neil (1984) and API RP 2A (2000) and to compare the results with those obtained in horizontal load tests. In order to achieve these goals, the city of Paulino Neves MA was defined as study site, where standard penetration tests (SPT) and lateral load tests were performed. P-y curves were estimated for depths of 0,25 m, 0,50 m, 1,0 m and 2,5 m, and results from four continuous fligth auger piles of 600 mm diameter, with sizes ranging between 16,96 m and 27,0 m, all adjacent on granular soil, were used in this analysis. It was possible to conclude that the method of Murchison and O'Neil (1984) resulted in predictions of curves superior than those from API RP 2A (2000) method.