Numerical Analysis of Stabilization of Slopes Overlying Bedrock Using Piles and Effect of Socketed Length of Pile on Stability

Abstract

Piles are used widely for stabilization of landslides. To stabilize a slope settled on bedrock with piles the required factor of safety must be checked, and pile should be designed properly. Piles should be socketed into firm rock to prevent uprooting or overturning .In this research it is aimed to look into the socketed length of pile in bedrock. Therefore the parameters that affect the factor of safety of slope/pile system such as location, length, spacing and diameter of piles are analyzed. The effect of socketed length of pile in rock on pile behavior is investigated by plotting the shear force and bending moment diagrams along pile. The optimal pile position is found to be located slightly upper of the middle of the slope. The minimum socketed length after which the factor of safety will be remained constant is found to be 0.12L where L is pile length.FLAC3D computer code based on finite difference method is used to simulate the slope/pile system.