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Static load test and load transfer mechanism study of squeezed branch and plate pile in collapsible loess foundation

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As a special geological phenomenon, the character of collapsible loess foundation is collapsible when penetrated by water. This character leads to the soil losing load bearing capacity largely and may lead to foundation failure. Pile is a popular foundation used in collapsible loess. The squeezed branch and plate pile is a new type of pile developed in recent years and has not be used in a project before. In this paper three squeezed branch and plate piles are tested in collapsible loess after immersion processing. The results may be used for reference in similar construction project, and to provide theoretical references for designing of the squeezed branch and plate piles in engineering practice.

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  1. College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China

    Gao Xiao-juan, Wang Jin-chang & Zhu Xiang-rong

  2. Institute of Architecture Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471003, China

    Gao Xiao-juan

  3. Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, 315005, China

    Gao Xiao-juan & Zhu Xiang-rong

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Gao, Xj., Wang, Jc. & Zhu, Xr. Static load test and load transfer mechanism study of squeezed branch and plate pile in collapsible loess foundation. J. Zhejiang Univ. - Sci. A 8, 1110–1117 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.2007.A1110

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