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