This study investigates the horizontal load-bearing properties of steel pipe piles used in offshore photovoltaic systems by conducting field tests with single-pile horizontal static loads and
DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2023.101277 Corpus ID: 256352338; Frost jacking characteristics of steel pipe screw piles for photovoltaic support foundations in high-latitude and low-altitude regions
Wang et al. [11] conducted field tests at a large wharf, studied the working behavior of rock-socketed concrete-filled steel tubular piles under horizontal load, and examined the horizontal
Foundation selection is critical for a cost effective installation of PV solar panel support structures. Lack of proper investigation of subsurface conditions can lead to selection
Sheet Pile. The Sheet pile requires an input of:. Cross-section name (default name is generated by the program, it can be changed using "User def." checkbox); Section length l; Cross-section
United States use steel piles for these bridges. However, be-sides being susceptible to corrosion, steel piles have a rela tively small cross section, depending on skin friction and/or bedrock
In the case of fixed photovoltaic plants, the metallic piles that are being used are cold-formed steel with a significantly lower edge, around 80-150 mm. In both cases, the width/length ratio of the
This study has comprehensively investigated the bearing characteristics of three types of photovoltaic support piles, serpentine piles, square piles, and circular piles, in desert
section variables in two cases: open and close-ended piles. The typical circular and square cross-section open and close -ended piles were selected as the reference for comparison with
Pull tests typically cost $6,000 to $20,000 for a site depending on its size, and are usually arranged for or completed by the PV support structure vendor. There are four principal types of foundations commonly utilized.
Helical steel piles (HSPs) are currently used as supports for photovoltaic panels in seasonally frozen ground in order to mitigate the adverse impacts of frost jacking;
Download scientific diagram | Typical cross-section of the helical pile and its components from publication: Design parameters and behavior of helical piles in cohesive soils—A review | The
rolled or cold-formed steel piles with edges about 150-200 mm and an embedment depth greater than 1,50 m. In the case of fixed photovoltaic plants, the metallic piles that are being used are
shaped steel piles. The analysis results show that the behavior trend of short H-beam steel piles is similar in the compressive and pull out tests. The cross section size and the length of pile
For an offshore photovoltaic helical pile foundation, significant horizontal cyclic loading is imposed by wind and waves. To study a fixed offshore PV helical pile''s horizontal
Wind loading is a crucial factor affecting both fixed and flexible PV systems, with a primary focus on the wind-induced response. Previous studies have primarily examined the
This research analyzes the response of H-section piles to lateral fatigue loads in cohesive rigid soils through four field tests, subjected to load cycles of 55%, 72%, and 77%
When the strength of the supporting material is considerably less than the steel, the H-piles obtain support by the development of an increased bulb of pressure around the toe and friction along the embedded length.
The application of steel short piles in practical engineering is restricted due to its unclear bearing mechanism. However, due to advantages such as low cost, high strength,
To study the frost jacking performance of photovoltaic support steel pipe screw pile foundations in seasonally frozen soil areas at high latitudes and low altitudes and prevent excessive frost jacking displacement, this study determines the best geometric parameters of screw piles through in situ tests and simulation methods.
Among them, steel pipe screw piles are widely used in photovoltaic support foundation projects in various countries and Western China ( Zarrabi and Eslami, 2016, Chen et al., 2018) because they have simple and fast construction, less noise and vibration and can be reused ( Livneh and El Naggar, 2008, Aydin et al., 2011, Mohajerani et al., 2016 ).
Compared with the PHC pile, the difference in the steel pipe screw pile is that its shaft is thin, the pile-soil friction is small, and the bearing capacity is mainly borne by helical plates.
Ballasted foundations are also good options for sites which would otherwise be good for helical piles or earth-screws if the ballasted foundations are as cost effective as the other foundations in these cases when the total of install cost, ballast cost, and system cost are calculated.
Driven piles are the simplest and least expensive foundations, and are typically I beams, hat or channel shaped steel sections. These are commonly galvanized to prevent against corrosion and ensure long life under environmental conditions.
Considering the thawing settlement of the pile body, within the 25-year service period of the photovoltaic power project, the frost jacking of the pile is approximately 144.68 mm. anti-frost jacking measures are recommended to reduce the impact of frost heaving.
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