Lateral load tests on mini-pIles

Abstract EN

An investigation on the lateral bearing capacity of Mini piles in Sirte city (Libya) was made, in which a special load test program was conducted on Mini piles of 8 m to 10m in length and 20cm in diameter to evaluate the resistance of Mini piles to lateral forces.

This type of piling was used in the 50’s in European countries.

In this study , a simplified test procedure for the measurement of horizontal load and displacement was developed, and described in simple terms for easy performance.

This study describes also the soil conditions, the pile installation, and evaluates the results.

The results indicate that this test procedure is reliable and useful.

The relation between the lateral load value and the required pile length is studied.