Vertical pile resistance to lateral loads is a function of both the flexural stiffness of the shaft, the stiffness of the bearing soil in the upper 4D to 6D length of the shaft, where D is pile diameter and the degree of pile head fixity.
Vertical pile resistance to lateral loads is a function of both the flexural stiffness of the shaft, the stiffness of the bearing soil in the upper 4D to 6D length of the shaft, where D is pile diameter and the degree of pile head fixity.