Group Drag Load in Pile Foundations Formulas

Group Drag Load is the horizontal force that a group of piles or pile caps can collectively resist against lateral movement, such as from soil pressures or external forces. And is denoted by Q_gd. Group Drag Load is usually measured using the Megapascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Group Drag Load is always positive.

Formulas to find Group Drag Load in Pile Foundations

fxGroup Drag Load in Pile Group AnalysisGo

List of variables in Pile Foundations formulas

fx Area of Fill Go

fx Unit Weight of Fill Go

fx Thickness of Fill Go

fx Circumference of Group in Foundation Go

fx Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers Go

fx Undrained Shear Strength of Soil Go

FAQ

What is the Group Drag Load?

Group Drag Load is the horizontal force that a group of piles or pile caps can collectively resist against lateral movement, such as from soil pressures or external forces. Group Drag Load is usually measured using the Megapascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Group Drag Load is always positive.

Can the Group Drag Load be negative?

No, the Group Drag Load, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Group Drag Load?

Group Drag Load is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Group Drag Load can be measured.

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