MnDOT MnDOT Deep Foundation Deep Foundation Design Using LRFD Design Using LRFD Methodology Methodology LRFD Bridge Design Workshop LRFD Bridge Design Workshop June 12, 2007 June 12, 2007 David Dahlberg, P.E. David Dahlberg, P.E. LRFD Engineer LRFD Engineer
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MnDOTMnDOT Deep Foundation Deep Foundation Design Using LRFD Design Using LRFD
Need to consider four things:Need to consider four things:Capacity of soilCapacity of soilStructural capacity of pileStructural capacity of pileDriveabilityDriveability of pile (max driving stresses)of pile (max driving stresses)Field verification during driving operation to Field verification during driving operation to ensure required resistance is obtainedensure required resistance is obtained
Design soil allowable capacity determination Design soil allowable capacity determination based on combination of:based on combination of:
Static analysis w/ F.S (done by Static analysis w/ F.S (done by geotechsgeotechs))Correlation of borings with field verification Correlation of borings with field verification method (done by Regional Construction method (done by Regional Construction Engineer)Engineer)
Typical pile was 12” Typical pile was 12” diadia. CIP w/0.25” wall. CIP w/0.25” wall60 to 75 ton allowable maximum load60 to 75 ton allowable maximum load(based on considering past practice,(based on considering past practice,AASHTO, experience, and AASHTO, experience, and driveabilitydriveabilityof the pile)of the pile)
Majority of pile capacities based on field Majority of pile capacities based on field measured initial drive capacitymeasured initial drive capacitySoil/pile setup used when warranted by Soil/pile setup used when warranted by soil profilesoil profile
Only in low initial capacity situationsOnly in low initial capacity situations
Need to consider four things:Need to consider four things:Capacity of soilCapacity of soilStructural capacity of pileStructural capacity of pileDriveabilityDriveability of pile (max driving stresses)of pile (max driving stresses)Field verification during driving operation to Field verification during driving operation to ensure required resistance is obtainedensure required resistance is obtained
Capacity of soil:Capacity of soil:Estimated by geotechnical engineer using static Estimated by geotechnical engineer using static pile analysispile analysisResistance factors Resistance factors φφstatstat from LRFDfrom LRFDTable 10.5.5.2.3Table 10.5.5.2.3--1 1
Field verification during driving Field verification during driving operation to ensure required resistance operation to ensure required resistance is obtained:is obtained:
Verification by static load test, dynamic Verification by static load test, dynamic testing (PDA), wave equation, or dynamic testing (PDA), wave equation, or dynamic formulaformulaUses resistance factor Uses resistance factor φφdyndyn fromfromLRFD Table 10.5.5.2.3LRFD Table 10.5.5.2.3--11
LRFD LRFD Resistance Resistance Factors for Factors for PilesPilesLRFD Table LRFD Table 10.5.5.2.310.5.5.2.3--11
Capacity of soil:Capacity of soil:Look in the Foundation ReportLook in the Foundation ReportTypical Foundation Report should include:Typical Foundation Report should include:
Project descriptionProject descriptionField investigation and foundation conditionsField investigation and foundation conditionsFoundation analysisFoundation analysisRecommendationsRecommendationsAdditional sections as neededAdditional sections as needed
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Foundation analysis should include:Foundation analysis should include:Nominal Resistance (ultimate capacity) Nominal Resistance (ultimate capacity) estimates provided by Foundations Unitestimates provided by Foundations UnitInitial drive and setInitial drive and set--up graph which shows up graph which shows resistance as a function of depthresistance as a function of depth
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Pile Resistance Pile Resistance φφRRnn for designfor designDetermined considering LRFD structural Determined considering LRFD structural capacity of pile, maximum LRFD driving capacity of pile, maximum LRFD driving resistance, and past experienceresistance, and past experience
Pile Capacity TablePile Capacity Table
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Field verification during drivingField verification during drivingTypically will use Typically will use MnDOTMnDOT dynamic formula dynamic formula modified to provide nominal resistance as modified to provide nominal resistance as the outputthe output
Will use PDA on larger projects by running Will use PDA on larger projects by running a PDA on the test piles to calibrate the a PDA on the test piles to calibrate the MnDOTMnDOT dynamic formula for other pilesdynamic formula for other piles
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Field Verification during driving:Field Verification during driving:MnDOTMnDOT Nominal Resistance Pile Driving Nominal Resistance Pile Driving Formula (forFormula (for both CIP & Hboth CIP & H--piles)piles)
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New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
LRFD LRFD Resistance Resistance Factors for Factors for PilesPilesLRFD Table LRFD Table 10.5.5.2.310.5.5.2.3--11
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Resistance factors:Resistance factors:Compare LRFD to ASDCompare LRFD to ASDLRFD: ∑ LRFD: ∑ γγQ ≤ Q ≤ φφRRnnASD: ∑ Q ≤ ASD: ∑ Q ≤ RRnn /F.S. Then F.S.= /F.S. Then F.S.= γγ / / φφ
Average Average γγ ≈≈ 1.41.4
For For MnDOTMnDOT formula, formula, φφdyndyn = 1.4/3.0 ≈ 0.45= 1.4/3.0 ≈ 0.45
For PDA, For PDA, φφdyndyn = 1.4/2.25 ≈ 0.60= 1.4/2.25 ≈ 0.60
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Comparisons made with Comparisons made with MnDOTMnDOT Formula, Formula, WEAP, Gates Formula, and PDA data WEAP, Gates Formula, and PDA data
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Field verificationField verificationPDAPDA
φφdyndyn = 0.65= 0.65
MnDOTMnDOT Nominal Nominal Resistance PileResistance PileDriving FormulaDriving Formula
φφdyndyn = 0.40= 0.40
New New MnDOTMnDOT LRFD MethodLRFD Method
Monitoring method determines required Monitoring method determines required driving resistance for the Contractor driving resistance for the Contractor For example, assume a factored design For example, assume a factored design load of 100 tons/pile:load of 100 tons/pile:
MnDOTMnDOT Foundation Unit (Maplewood Lab)Foundation Unit (Maplewood Lab)Providing ultimate capacity estimates Providing ultimate capacity estimates
Regional Bridge Construction EngineersRegional Bridge Construction EngineersProvide pile type with maximum resistanceProvide pile type with maximum resistanceIdentify verification Identify verification method(smethod(s) to use) to use
DesignersDesignersDesign with LRFD methods and loadsDesign with LRFD methods and loadsFactored loads presented on plansFactored loads presented on plansCompare with past ASD designsCompare with past ASD designs
Implementation for State AidImplementation for State Aid
DesignerDesignerProvide pile type with maximum resistanceProvide pile type with maximum resistanceIdentify verification Identify verification method(smethod(s) to use) to useDesign with LRFD methods and loadsDesign with LRFD methods and loadsFactored loads presented on plansFactored loads presented on plansCompare with past ASD designsCompare with past ASD designs
ResearchResearch
Two projects rolled into one:Two projects rolled into one:Development of Resistance Factor for Development of Resistance Factor for MnDOTMnDOT Pile Driving FormulaPile Driving Formula
Study of Pile Setup Evaluation MethodsStudy of Pile Setup Evaluation Methods
Research begins this year Research begins this year
DowndragDowndrag
DowndragDowndrag is the is the downward load induced downward load induced in the pile by the settling in the pile by the settling soil as it grips the pile soil as it grips the pile due to negative side due to negative side frictionfrictionCovered in LRFD 3.11.8, Covered in LRFD 3.11.8, 10.7.1.6.2, 10.7.2.5, and 10.7.1.6.2, 10.7.2.5, and 10.7.3.710.7.3.7
DowndragDowndrag
Estimated Estimated downdragdowndrag load will be given in load will be given in the Foundation Report the Foundation Report For piles driven to rock or a dense layer For piles driven to rock or a dense layer (end bearing piles), nominal pile (end bearing piles), nominal pile resistance should be based on pile resistance should be based on pile structural capacitystructural capacity
DowndragDowndrag
For piles controlled by side friction, For piles controlled by side friction, downdragdowndrag may cause pile settlement, may cause pile settlement, which will result in reduction of the which will result in reduction of the downdragdowndrag loadloadAmount of pile settlement difficult to Amount of pile settlement difficult to calculate, so calculate, so downdragdowndrag on friction piles to on friction piles to be considered on a case by case basis be considered on a case by case basis
DowndragDowndrag
Transient loads reduce Transient loads reduce downdragdowndrag, so do not , so do not combine live load (or other transient loads) with combine live load (or other transient loads) with downdragdowndragConsider a load combination with DC + LL and Consider a load combination with DC + LL and also a load combination that includes DC + DD, also a load combination that includes DC + DD, but do not consider LL and DD within the same but do not consider LL and DD within the same load combinationload combinationDiscuss with Regional Construction Engineer Discuss with Regional Construction Engineer before using battered piles before using battered piles
Parametric study conducted:Parametric study conducted:12” & 16” diameter CIP piles12” & 16” diameter CIP pilesHP10x42, HP12x53 and HP14x73HP10x42, HP12x53 and HP14x73Single layer of Single layer of noncohesivenoncohesive soil with soil with varied friction angles of 30˚, 32˚, 34˚, varied friction angles of 30˚, 32˚, 34˚, 36˚, and 38˚36˚, and 38˚ENSOFT program LENSOFT program L--Pile 5.0.30 used for Pile 5.0.30 used for this study this study
Piles under combined axial compressive Piles under combined axial compressive load and moment due to axial and lateral load and moment due to axial and lateral loads at the top of pilesloads at the top of piles
Inserting known values for Inserting known values for PPuu, , φφccPPnn, , φφffMMnn, , interaction equation solved for interaction equation solved for MMuu
Lateral load applied at top of pile and Lateral load applied at top of pile and increased until the calculated maximum increased until the calculated maximum MMuu was reached in the pilewas reached in the pile
Results:Max deflection due to factored loadswas approximately 0.5”
Serviceability does not govern
Drilled Shaft DesignDrilled Shaft Design
Design process is interactiveDesigner, Regional Construction Engineer, and geotechnical engineer need to discuss:
Proposed construction methodPermanent vs. temporary casingShaft diameterVertical & horizontal loads for multiple row shaft foundationLoads & moment for single shaftsRock sockets
Drilled Shaft DesignDrilled Shaft Design
Drilled Shaft DesignDrilled Shaft Design
Resistance factors vary:
Tip/side resistanceLoad testsBase grouting
Drilled Shaft DesignDrilled Shaft Design
Existing foundation load tables given in MnDOT Bridge Design Manual Appendix 2-H do not include drilled shaftsSpread footing load tables were used in the pastNew load tables to be created for drilled shafts