Protype and model pile design
| Geometric properties | Prototype | Model pile (e.g. carbon) | Difference: % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter (mm) | 550 | 55 | 0.0% |
| Length (m) | 10 | 1.0 | 0.0% |
| Wall thickness (mm) | 13 | 5.2 | — |
| L/D ratio | 18.2 | 18.2 | 0.0% |
| Modulus of elasticity (MPa) | 200 000 (steel) | 7000 (carbon) | — |
| EI (flexural stiffness, kN.m2) | 39 500 | 0.446 (λ5 scaled: 44 600) | 11% |
| Geometric properties | Prototype | Model pile (e.g. carbon) | Difference: % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter (mm) | 550 | 55 | 0.0% |
| Length (m) | 10 | 1.0 | 0.0% |
| Wall thickness (mm) | 13 | 5.2 | — |
| L/D ratio | 18.2 | 18.2 | 0.0% |
| Modulus of elasticity (MPa) | 200 000 (steel) | 7000 (carbon) | — |
| 39 500 | 0.446 (λ5 scaled: 44 600) | 11% |