Experimental Analysis on the Multiphysical Phenomena Governing Energy Pile Behavior

Lyesse Laloui, Melis Sutman

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Abstract

Energy piles are exposed to temperature variations during their lifetime, due to their unique role combining structural support and geothermal heat exchange. Temperatures in the piles and in the surrounding soils fluctuate on a daily and seasonal basis which may cause axial displacements, additional axial stresses and changes in shaft resistance along energy piles. Furthermore, soils in the vicinity of the energy piles experience volumetric strains and changes in shear strength which may eventually have an impact on the structural behavior of energy piles. To understand the extent of temperature changes on energy piles, soils and soil-pile interfaces, various in-situ and laboratory tests have been performed. The goal of this paper is provide details regarding in-situ and laboratory tests performed on energy piles, as well as to compile an observational framework in understanding the mechanics of soils, structures and the interaction between them in consequence of thermal actions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom Research to Applied Geotechnics
Subtitle of host publicationInvited Lectures of the XVI Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XVI PCSMGE)
PublisherIOS Press
Pages356-370
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781643680330
ISBN (Print)9781643680323
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventXVI Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - Cancun, Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 17 Nov 201920 Nov 2019
https://panamerican2019mexico.com/panamerican/

Publication series

NameAdvances in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Volume7
ISSN (Print)2212-781X
ISSN (Electronic)2212-7828

Conference

ConferenceXVI Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Abbreviated titleXVI PCSMGE
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period17/11/1920/11/19
Internet address

Keywords

  • Energy geostructures
  • Energy piles
  • In-situ testing
  • Laboratory testing
  • Thermo-mechanical behaviour
  • Non-isothermal behaviour

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