Soil Pressure and Deformation Analysis of Small Size Deep Foundation Pit

Abstract

In this paper, the influence of space effect on soil pressure and deformation of deep foundation pit was considered, and the finite soil pressure calculation model was established. The soil pressure of deep foundation pit was calculated by assuming the slip surface and using the finite soil limit equilibrium theory. Then, PLAXIS 3D finite element software was used to establish finite element models of different plane sizes and depths. The distribution regulation of side wall soil pressure and deformation of deep foundation pit was calculated. Finally, the results of finite soil pressure calculation was compared with finite element method. The results shown that: The soil pressure of small deep foundation pit was affected by space effect, and the soil pressure and deformation decrease significantly along the foundation pit depth. Shear fracture Angle was related to the ratio of width to depth of foundation pit, and it was no longer a constant value of 45°+φ/2. Therefore, the spatial effect should be considered in the calculation of soil pressure of small deep foundation pit. The research results can provide some guidance for the design and calculation of similar small size deep foundation pit.