Chapter 5: Result

5.1 Profile
The Profile function provides the pile profile and soil conditions (Figure 5-1).
This report also presents soil parameters as well as foundation material
properties input by users. The report can be printed for references.

Figure 5-1. Profile Screen

5.2 Vertical Analysis Results

Clicking on [Vertical Analysis] will display a panel that allows you to choose
the different types of result from the analysis. For this analysis all lateral load
components are ignored and only vertical load is considered. Figure 5-2 shows
the several choices available for vertical analysis.

Figure 5-2. Vertical Analysis Results Panel

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5.2.1 Depth (z) vs. s, f, Q

The program provides four diagrams in this report, as shown in Figure 5-3.
Each diagram is explained below. (All the data is based on ultimate loading
condition.)
V Stress (S) Vertical stress (overburden stress) in the soil
adjacent to the pile. The stress increases with
depth (z) to a certain point and then becomes
constant. This is because the overburden stress
has a maximum limit. This limit can be
modified on the Advanced page.

Skin Friction (f) Upward and downward side resistances are the
combination of friction and adhesion from soils.

Axial Force (Q) Downward capacity and uplift are combined in

one graph. The left portion of the graph defines
the ultimate uplift capacity of the pile, whereas,
the right side of the graph defines the ultimate
downward (compression) capacity.

Figure 5-3. Depth vs. s, f, Q

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5.2.2 Load vs. Settlement

By clicking on this button, you will get a graph of compression load vs.
settlement of the pile/pile group. Three immediate settlement curves will be
plotted. Settlement of the side is in blue, whereas, settlement of the tip is in
red. Adding the two curves together will result in the total settlement, the
black line on the graph. Note that the peak of side resistance is at a different
location from peak of tip resistance.

Figure 5-3. Vertical Load vs. Settlement Plot

5.2.3 Capacity vs. Length

Press the [Capacity – Length] button to get the two diagrams shown on
Figure 5-4. One is the downward capacity (Qd) versus pile length (L). The
other is the uplift capacity (Qu) versus pile length (L). The start and end
lengths can be specified in the two boxes below the button. Users can also
choose to generate graphs for ultimate capacity or allowable capacity by
checking the corresponding box below the button. The Factor of Safety can
be defined on the advanced page.
NOTE: This function only works for a single section pile. If the pile has
more than one section, the resulted graph does not represent the actual
condition.

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Figure 5-4. Capacity vs. Length

5.2.4 t-z Curve

When clicked on the [t-z curve] button, a t-z curve will be generated (Figure
5-5). This curve gives the skin friction along the depth of the pile. It is a
function of relative movement between soil and pile. The t-z function can
generate t-z curves at various depths. Users can define the depths at which
these curves are to be generated on the Advanced page.

Figure 5-5. Skin Friction vs. Side Movement

5.2.5 q-w Curve

The q-w curve plots the tip settlement against the tip resistance. Figure 5-6
shows a plot of such curve.

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Figure 5-6. Tip Resistance vs. Tip Movement

5.2.6 Submittal Report

The formatted submittal report gives soil and pile physical parameters used in
the analysis, as well as the calculated results for vertical analysis in an
organized fashion. Presented here are the most important information
required for pile design.

5.2.7 Summary Report

Summary report provides on unformatted summary of calculated results. The
report is opened in Windows Notepad.
HINTS:
• In the Notepad page, you can copy and paste data to other
Windows programs, such as Word. The tabulated data are tab
delimited, so they can be processed in Excel using Data/text to
columns function. To export data directly to Excel, see
"Exporting to Excel" below.
• If the report text is wrapped in Notepad, you can improve
readability by selecting a smaller font by opening [Font] under
the Format menu. We recommend using Courier New font size 8.

5.2.8 Detail Report

The calculation report presents the details of the calculation so that the user
can check the correctness of the calculation and also understand how it is
done. It is viewed in Notepad or Wordpad (for larger files).

5.2.9 Exporting to Excel

If you have Microsoft Excel 97 or 2000 installed on your computer, clicking
on this button will launch a pre-designed Excel file called “Allpile.xls”. If
your Excel program has an option called Virus Macro Protection, you will see

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a dialogue box when AllPile launches Excel. You should check the [Enable
Macros] option to allow the operation to be continued.
After the Excel file is opened, on the first sheet (Data), there is a button called
[Update Vertical Data]. Press this button to update data from AllPile. Then
you can view graphics presented in the next few sheets. You can edit the
graphics to customize your report, but do not change the structures and the
settings of the Data sheet.
All the instructions are presented in the Excel file.

5.2.10 Figure Number

The figure number box allows you to input a figure/plate number or page
number so that you can insert the graphic into your own report. The number
you entered will be displayed on anyone of the above mentioned report. The
format of the report and the company name and logo can be modified in the
Setup/Options screen (refer to Chapter 6 for detail).

5.3 Lateral Analysis Results

The lateral analysis results panel (Figure 5-7) provides several choices.

Figure 5-7. Lateral Analysis Results

5.3.1 Depth (z) vs. yt, M, P

The program provides 3 diagrams in the report, as shown in Figure 5-8.
Deflection (yt) Lateral deflection along the depth (z)
Moment (M) Bending moment in the pile shaft
Shear (P) Shear force in the pile shaft. It equals the lateral
load applied at the pile head.

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Figure 5-8. Depth vs. yt, M, P

5.3.2 Load (P) - yt, M

Click this button to get the two diagrams shown in Figure 5-9.
Lateral load (P) vs. head The diagram shows the pile head deflection
deflection (yt) under the lateral load at pile head.
Lateral load (P) vs. maximum The diagram presents the maximum moment in
moment (Mmax) the pile shaft under the lateral load at pile head.

Figure 5-9. Lateral Load vs. Deflection & Moment

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