Modeling and Analysis Variable Cross Section Pile Driven in Sandy Soil using Finite Element

This study focuses on the finite element simulation of piles with different models in sandy soils using software PLAXIS 3D V20. The parametric has conducted to investigate influence multiple parameters axial capacity steel soil, including cross-section variables two cases: open and close-ended piles. typical circular square were selected as reference for comparison open-ended tapered pile 3b showed an increase maximum load about 210% more than section, while 176% solid section. In terms effect pile’s type, all sections outperformed sections, section showing a 146% its lowest difference between just 120% increase. These results that tapering is much efficient any straight-sided or even pile. also short pile's smaller corresponding closed-ended