Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case Formula

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Lateral Deflection Fixed Head is the movement of a building structure horizontally resulting from loads when the pile head is fixed. Check FAQs
δ=(Ph(T)3EI)(Ay-(AϑByBϑ))
δ - Lateral Deflection Fixed Head?Ph - Laterally Applied Load?T - Characteristic Pile Length?EI - Stiffness of Pile?Ay - Coefficient Ay?Aϑ - Coefficient Aϑ?By - Coefficient By?Bϑ - Coefficient Bϑ?

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5.8306Edit=(9.32Edit(1.746Edit)312Edit)(2.01Edit-(0.6Edit1.5Edit1.501Edit))
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Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
δ=(Ph(T)3EI)(Ay-(AϑByBϑ))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
δ=(9.32N(1.746m)312N/m)(2.01-(0.61.51.501))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
δ=(9.32(1.746)312)(2.01-(0.61.51.501))
Next Step Evaluate
δ=5.83055104239866m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
δ=5.8306m

Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case Formula Elements

Variables
Lateral Deflection Fixed Head
Lateral Deflection Fixed Head is the movement of a building structure horizontally resulting from loads when the pile head is fixed.
Symbol: δ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Laterally Applied Load
Laterally Applied Load is a load that is applied horizontally or laterally to a structural element or soil mass.
Symbol: Ph
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Characteristic Pile Length
Characteristic Pile Length is the effective length of a pile that provides the necessary load-bearing capacity to support the structure's load.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stiffness of Pile
stiffness of Pile is the ability of a pile to resist deformation under load.
Symbol: EI
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: N/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient Ay
Coefficient Ay is the non-dimensional coefficient of lateral load term.
Symbol: Ay
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient Aϑ
Coefficient Aϑ is the non dimensional constant.
Symbol: Aϑ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient By
Coefficient By is the non-dimensional coefficient of moment term.
Symbol: By
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient Bϑ
Coefficient Bϑ is the non-dimensional constant.
Symbol: Bϑ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Laterally Loaded Vertical Piles category

​Go Characteristic Pile Length for Laterally Loaded Vertical Piles
T=(EInh)0.5
​Go Pile Stiffness given Characteristic Pile Length for Laterally Loaded Piles
EI=((T)2)nh

How to Evaluate Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case?

Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case evaluator uses Lateral Deflection Fixed Head = ((Laterally Applied Load*(Characteristic Pile Length)^3)/Stiffness of Pile)*(Coefficient Ay-((Coefficient Aϑ*Coefficient By)/Coefficient Bϑ)) to evaluate the Lateral Deflection Fixed Head, The Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case formula is defined as the horizontal displacement or movement of a pile head under lateral loads when the pile is fixed at the head (top) and embedded into the ground. This parameter is crucial in understanding the structural behavior of piles subjected to lateral forces, such as wind or earthquake loads. Lateral Deflection Fixed Head is denoted by δ symbol.

How to evaluate Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case, enter Laterally Applied Load (Ph), Characteristic Pile Length (T), Stiffness of Pile (EI), Coefficient Ay (Ay), Coefficient Aϑ (Aϑ), Coefficient By (By) & Coefficient Bϑ (Bϑ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case

What is the formula to find Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case?
The formula of Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case is expressed as Lateral Deflection Fixed Head = ((Laterally Applied Load*(Characteristic Pile Length)^3)/Stiffness of Pile)*(Coefficient Ay-((Coefficient Aϑ*Coefficient By)/Coefficient Bϑ)). Here is an example- 5.830551 = ((9.32*(1.746)^3)/12)*(2.01-((0.6*1.5)/1.501)).
How to calculate Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case?
With Laterally Applied Load (Ph), Characteristic Pile Length (T), Stiffness of Pile (EI), Coefficient Ay (Ay), Coefficient Aϑ (Aϑ), Coefficient By (By) & Coefficient Bϑ (Bϑ) we can find Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case using the formula - Lateral Deflection Fixed Head = ((Laterally Applied Load*(Characteristic Pile Length)^3)/Stiffness of Pile)*(Coefficient Ay-((Coefficient Aϑ*Coefficient By)/Coefficient Bϑ)).
Can the Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case be negative?
No, the Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case?
Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Lateral Deflection for Fixed Head Pile Case can be measured.
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