Entering Pile Data
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To create pile arrangement please click on the Pile Layout(Predefined) leaf.
The Pile Layout (Predefined) form (Pile Cap) opens in the Data Input pane.
- Select support number 1 as the Support for Pile Arrangement.
- Input the following values for Pile Capacity: vertical = 60 kips, lateral = 40 kips, and uplift = 40 kips.
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Input the following values for pile geometry data:
pile diameter = 10 inches, Spacing = 36 inches, and Edge Distance = 24 inches
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Select Auto Arrangement and click Calculate.
A pop-up list opens containing all possible regular pile arrangements which satisfy pile capacity criteria.
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Choose 4 Pile Arrangement in the list and click OK.
The pile arrangement table is populated with the selected pile arrangement.
- (Optional) Click the Show Pile Reactions
- Click the Select Arrangement button to select the arrangement for the design of this support's foundation.