Driven Pile (McVay) QZ [McVay et al., 1989]

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where q = axial end bearing (tip) resistance z = vertical displacement (settlement) rb = pile radius at the base Gi = Initial (small-strain) shear modulus of soil qu = ultimate axial end bearing resistance ν = Poisson’s ratio of soil

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[McVay et al., 1989] McVay, M., Townsend, F., Bloomquist, D., O’Brien, M., and Caliendo, J. (1989). Numerical analysis of vertically loaded pile groups. Foundation Engineering, pages 675–690