Abstract
Although there are several methods available for estimating the axial capacities of helical piles, there is little literature available on the lateral performance of helical piles. The results of a lateral pile load test program and field monitoring of helical piles with either single or double helixes installed in oil sand soil are presented in this paper. Soil stratifications and groundwater conditions are also summarized. The results of the load tests are compared to a theoretical model using LPILE Plus 5, a program widely used to estimate the lateral pile resistance based on the p-y curves. Based on the results of this study it was found that helical piles can develop considerable resistance to horizontal loads and their lateral resistance is almost exclusively controlled by the shaft diameter.
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