Pile Group Load Capacity Calculation

To determine the total load carrying capacity of a pile group, we need to consider the capacity of individual piles, the number of piles, and the group efficiency factor.

Identify Given Parameters

• Load carrying capacity of one pile ($Q_{individual}$): $300 \text{ kN}$
• Number of piles in the group ($n$): $10$
• Group efficiency factor ($\eta$): $0.8$

Calculate Total Load Capacity

The total load carrying capacity of the pile group ($Q_{group}$) is calculated using the formula:

$ Q_{group} = n \times Q_{individual} \times \eta $

Substitute the given values into the formula:

$ Q_{group} = 10 \times 300 \text{ kN} \times 0.8 $

First, calculate the capacity without efficiency:

$ 10 \times 300 \text{ kN} = 3000 \text{ kN} $

Now, apply the group efficiency factor:

$ Q_{group} = 3000 \text{ kN} \times 0.8 $

$ Q_{group} = 2400 \text{ kN} $

Therefore, the total load carrying capacity of the group of 10 piles is $2400 \text{ kN}$.