Table 4

Resistance factors recommended for the design of single pile in axial compression for redundant pile groups

Theoretical analysisConstruction control (field verification)aResistance factor (φ)b
Driving criteria basisPDA/CapwapRetap test 3 d after EODStatic pile load testCohesiveMixedNon-cohesive
Iowa ENR formulaWEAP
Iowa Blue BookYes————0·600·600·50
—Yes———0·650·650·55
Yes——0·700·700·60
Yes—0·800·700·60
——Yes0·800·800·80
a

Construction control will be specified on the plans to achieve the target nominal driving resistance

b

Resistance factors are rounded to the nearest 0·05. Resistance factors should be reduced by 20% for non-redundant pile groups

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