Lateral Load Tests on Piles-Arkansas River Project

Abstract

The lateral load tests on piles described herein were part of a comprehensive pile testing program initiated by the U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Corps of Engineers, in connection with the Arkansas River Navigation Project. Some of the tests were performed prior to construction for the purpose of developing design criteria for design of pile foundation for lock walls and dam monoliths, whereas the remainder were performed during construction to verify design assumptions.