A Review on Design of Pile Foundations in Bangkok

Abstract

A review was made on the design of pile foundations in Bangkok area. Particular attention was paid on design parameters based on local practice which had been reported during 1985 to 2012. An additional study was made on thirty six static load tests on instrumented piles, which were larger and longer than ones in the past. Parameters for the determination of bearing capacity and settlement were back analyzed and compared with those in the literature. Noteworthy studies in the past as well as findings in this study were then summarized and discussed.