Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis Formula

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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. Check FAQs
Qgd=AFYFHF+CgHcu
Qgd - Group Drag Load?AF - Area of Fill?YF - Unit Weight of Fill?HF - Thickness of Fill?Cg - Circumference of Group in Foundation?H - Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers?cu - Undrained Shear Strength of Soil?

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17.192Edit=1024Edit2000Edit4Edit+80Edit1.5Edit0.075Edit
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Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qgd=AFYFHF+CgHcu
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qgd=10242000kg/m³4m+80m1.5m0.075MPa
Next Step Convert Units
Qgd=10242000kg/m³4m+80m1.5m75000Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qgd=102420004+801.575000
Next Step Evaluate
Qgd=17192000Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Qgd=17.192MPa

Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Symbol: Qgd
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Fill
Area of Fill is the surface area of the ground that is covered by the fill material.
Symbol: AF
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Unit Weight of Fill
Unit Weight of Fill is the weight per unit volume of a material.
Symbol: YF
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Fill
Thickness of Fill is the vertical dimension or depth of the compacted soil or other materials used to raise the ground level or support a structure.
Symbol: HF
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Circumference of Group in Foundation
Circumference of Group in Foundation is total length of the peripheral of the group in foundation.
Symbol: Cg
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers
Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers refers to the depth of soil that is undergoing the process of consolidation.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Undrained Shear Strength of Soil
Undrained Shear Strength of Soil is the shear strength of soil when it is tested under conditions where pore water pressure is allowed to build up during shearing.
Symbol: cu
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis?

Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis evaluator uses Group Drag Load = Area of Fill*Unit Weight of Fill*Thickness of Fill+Circumference of Group in Foundation*Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers*Undrained Shear Strength of Soil to evaluate the Group Drag Load, The Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis formula is defined as the drag load on the pile group induced on the pile/ pile group. Group Drag Load is denoted by Qgd symbol.

How to evaluate Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis, enter Area of Fill (AF), Unit Weight of Fill (YF), Thickness of Fill (HF), Circumference of Group in Foundation (Cg), Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers (H) & Undrained Shear Strength of Soil (cu) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis

What is the formula to find Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis?
The formula of Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis is expressed as Group Drag Load = Area of Fill*Unit Weight of Fill*Thickness of Fill+Circumference of Group in Foundation*Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers*Undrained Shear Strength of Soil. Here is an example- 1.7E-5 = 1024*2000*4+80*1.5*75000.
How to calculate Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis?
With Area of Fill (AF), Unit Weight of Fill (YF), Thickness of Fill (HF), Circumference of Group in Foundation (Cg), Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers (H) & Undrained Shear Strength of Soil (cu) we can find Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis using the formula - Group Drag Load = Area of Fill*Unit Weight of Fill*Thickness of Fill+Circumference of Group in Foundation*Thickness of Consolidating Soil Layers*Undrained Shear Strength of Soil.
Can the Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis be negative?
No, the Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis?
Group Drag Load in Pile Group Analysis 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 in Pile Group Analysis can be measured.
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