Effect of cemented soil properties on the behavior of pre-bored grouted planted nodular piles under compression

A series of unconfined compressive strength tests of cemented soil and a model test of a pre-bored grouted planted nodular (PGPN) pile were conducted to investigate the effect of cemented soil properties on the behavior of PGPN piles under compression. The load-displacement response, axial force, and tip resistance were measured during the loading process. Several conclusions could be drawn by comparing the results of the present model test with those of a previous test: the compressive bearing capacity of the PGPN pile was enhanced by increasing the cemented soil strength; the ultimate skin friction of the PGPN pile was increased to 1.06-1.36 times when the strength of the cemented soil along the pile shaft increased from 0.706 MPa to 1.21 MPa; the ultimate mobilized base load was increased to 1.42 times when the strength of the cemented soil at the enlarged base increased from 11.10 MPa to 16.02 MPa.