I’m using PyPile for lateral pile analysis with multi-layered sand profiles (API Sand model). I noticed in the changelog that version 0.9.0.6 “corrected equivalent depth for Reese sand when the sand layer is in the second layer or below,” which suggests PyPile uses the Georgiadis (1983) equivalent-depth method for layered soils.
Could you please confirm:
1. Does this same equivalent-depth correction also apply to the API Sand (O’Neill) p-y curve model, or only to Reese Sand?
2. If it applies to API Sand, is the ultimate resistance used for the equivalent-depth matching the full pu = min(pus, pud), or only one of the two (e.g., only pud)?
3. Is there a technical document (PDF) describing this formula in detail that I could reference? I couldn’t find one in my installation folder.
Hi Samuel, 1. Yes, the equivalent depth applies to API Sand; 2. the equivalent depth used for both Pus and Pud; 3. for API sand, you can reference API RP-2A.
I would like to ask about PyPile License for Academical Use. Is it true? I would like to propose the academical license for my research proposal. I’ve already emailed to the company, Thanks.
Hello,
I’m using PyPile for lateral pile analysis with multi-layered sand profiles (API Sand model). I noticed in the changelog that version 0.9.0.6 “corrected equivalent depth for Reese sand when the sand layer is in the second layer or below,” which suggests PyPile uses the Georgiadis (1983) equivalent-depth method for layered soils.
Could you please confirm:
1. Does this same equivalent-depth correction also apply to the API Sand (O’Neill) p-y curve model, or only to Reese Sand?
2. If it applies to API Sand, is the ultimate resistance used for the equivalent-depth matching the full pu = min(pus, pud), or only one of the two (e.g., only pud)?
3. Is there a technical document (PDF) describing this formula in detail that I could reference? I couldn’t find one in my installation folder.
Hi Samuel, 1. Yes, the equivalent depth applies to API Sand; 2. the equivalent depth used for both Pus and Pud; 3. for API sand, you can reference API RP-2A.
I would like to ask about PyPile License for Academical Use. Is it true? I would like to propose the academical license for my research proposal. I’ve already emailed to the company, Thanks.
Hartanto, an academic license has been activated for you.