Numerical Study on Static Behavior of Guardrail Supporting Piles Subjected to Horizontal Load

摘要

This study aims to investigate on static behavior of guardrail supporting piles subjected to lateral load using three-dimensional finite element analysis. The numerical model was verified by a field static load test. Then a parametric study was carried out and the parameters include slope angle, pile location from slope edge, and pile rigidity. The yield bearing capacity and its corresponding soil reaction force distribution for all cases were discussed and compared with the previous study.