Pile
This section defines the pile layout, geometry, and properties for the foundation support system.
Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Pile
Navigate to Substructure > Pile in the tree view.
Step 2: Assign Foundations
Click the three-dot icon on the Substructure cell and select the footings.
The number of piles placed under each foundation according to the project specifications:
RF1
9 piles
RF2
9 piles
F1
25 piles
Step 3: Define Pile Section Data
Click the three-dot icon on the Section Data cell and select Edit.
Enter the following parameters for P1 (Pile):
Section Length (Starts from Top) [ft]
25
Start Section
PileSec
End Section
PileSec
Step 4: Apply Section Data to All Piles
Apply the section data from the previous step to all piles in the project, as they are identical.
Step 5: Define Pile Offsets
Enter the Longitudinal Offset and Transverse Offset from the footing origin for each pile.
Step 6: Configure Pile Properties
Navigate to the FEA tab.
Click the three-dot icon on the Pile Properties cell and select Edit.
Edit the Tx/Ty/Tz/Rz properties in the Pile Properties spreadsheet as shown in the figure.
Step 7: Apply Properties to All Piles
Apply the Pile Properties data from the previous step to all piles in the project, as they are identical.
Step 8: Enter Pile Capacity
Enter a Pile Capacity of 360 kip for each pile.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use PGL (Project Geometry Line) as the reference point.
Verification
The completed pile layout is shown below. With this step, the bridge substructure is complete.
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