Comparison of ultimate bearing capacity based on empirical method, interpretation of loading pile test and finite element

Abstract

Civil Engineers in designing the ultimate brearing capacity of the pile usually uses several empirical methods. Then usually the loading pile test will be conducted to confirm the ultimate carrying capcity in the field. Based on conditions that often occurs in the field, an empirical method of research is carried out to find out which method is closest to results of the field test. So that in designing the ultimate bearing capacity of the deep foundation will be closer to the field conditions. The empirical methods used in this case are the method of Bazara and Luciano Decourt, while the interpretation pf filed results uses the methods of Chin, Mazurkiewiz and Lastiasih. Based on the results of empirical methods and interpretation of the ultimate bearing capacity of the field test, the results of the pile loading test will be analysed using finite element. The result of this research shows Finite Elemet method, Luciono Decourt and Lastiasih are the closest produce produce ultimate bearing capacity with loading pile test until failure.