Simplified method for estimating settlement of disconnected piled raft foundations based on a finite element approach using interaction factors

Abstract Disconnected piled raft foundations (DPRF) have been developed to reduce the number of piles and avoid stress concentrations at pile heads by placing a cushion layer between the raft and piles. Although this cushion decouples the direct raft-pile interaction, its effectiveness in reducing s...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Boyoung Yoon, Changho Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Cushion layer Disconnected piled raft Foundation stiffness Pile interaction Cushion interaction
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99859-z