Soil properties

Modulus of elasticity, Es

20,000 kPa

Density, γs

18 kN/m3

Poisson’s ratio, ms

0.4

Yield stress, σy

100 kPa

Pile properties

Modulus of Elasticity, Ep

25 GPa

Poisson's ratio, mp

0.2

Density, γp

25 kN/m3

s/D ratio

3, 4, 5, 7

Pile cap thickness, tp

0.5 m

Interface element

Normal stiffness, Kn

1.0 × 106 kN/m3

Tangential stiffness, Ks

1000 kN/m3