Calculation of load-settlement curve based on CPT test results

The method implementing CPT results for a determination of pile's bearing capacity is presented. In the method proposed the shaft and base bearing capacities contribute to the determination of whole load-settlement curve making use of respectively chosen load-transfer function. The method has been elaborated on the basis of filed measurement of piles which covered loading tests as well as CPT testing made in the area of piling. Totally, tests for 23 large bored piles installed in differentiated soil conditions were analyzed. The test results have been elaborated statistically by estimation of method's parameters and verification of various statistical hypotheses.