Short Description of LPILE & GROUP Softwares Training Module

Design of Deep Foundations under Axial, Lateral, and Torsional loading

using American Based Ensoft, Inc. Softwares
22-26 August, 2016
LPILE is used for analysis and design of drilled shaft, driven piles or auger-cast piles under
lateral loads. Lateral soil movement option in recent versions of LPILE is very recognized
approach for prediction of resistance of slope stabilizing piles and has applications in pile
reinforced slope stabilization projects.

GROUP is broadly acknowledged for 2D/3D analysis and design of pile groups under combined
loadings (axial, lateral or torsional loading in multiple locations in rigid pile cap).
ENSOFTs GROUP software uses a sophisticated approach (sub-structure approach) to model
the pile groups and it can better assist the structural engineers to design the superstructure using
foundation stiffness matrix. GROUP can analyze the pile group response to applied lateral and
axial loads with a series of nonlinear springs that are internally generated by the software as a
function of user-specified soil properties (e.g. soil type, unit weight, shear strength parameter).
The resulting pile group stiffness matrix effectively condenses the complete pile group
foundation behavior for a given pier. The bridge/structural engineer can then insert the pile
group stiffness matrix at the base of each column in their overall structural model to model the
individual pile group stiffness. GROUP has many additional characteristics to better model the
behavior of pile group.
Topics covered for LPILE v2016:

Principles of Soil-Structure Interaction and design of foundations, types of loading

Introduction to LPILE, options available, and software salient features
Theoretical basis of lateral load transfer models and experimental validation
p-y curves available in LPILE and GROUP
Structural Analysis of Piles and Drilled Shafts, Non-Linear Moment Curvature
Introduction to lateral soil movement option and application in slope stability projects
Special Modelling Techniques including pile buckling analysis, push over analysis, and
pile head stiffness
Basic Design Strategy flow chart and deficiency and design optimization checks based on
the experience of Dr. William Isenhover (LPILE Developer and FHWA Drilled Shafts
Expert in U.S.)
Training/Demonstration of different pile examples/cases using LPILE

Topics covered for GROUP v2016:

Introduction to GROUP, options available, and software salient features

2D and 3D modeling of pile group with rigid pile capping
Soil-pile interaction and group effect consideration
Advanced inputs, interactive Group modeling, and visualization of results
Introduction to Foundation Stiffness Matrix for Super-Structure Analysis
Training/Demonstration of various problems of interest using GROUP
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Short Description of LPILE & GROUP Softwares Training Module

General Questions and answers and consultation/discussion on problems of interest.
Relevant literature and reference material will be shared with the participants.
About the Instructor:
Mr. Sajid Iqbal will deliver the ENSOFTs LPILE and GROUP softwares training module. He
received his B.E. degree in civil engineering from NUST, Pakistan and M.S. degree in
geotechnical engineering from University of Missouri, USA. He was Fulbright scholarship
recipient for Masters degree studies in the United States. He earned certification in LPILE and
GROUP softwares at Ensoft, Inc. Headquarter in Texas, United States and has used in his research
work. Previously, he served as Lecturer at NUST and taught undergraduate and postgraduate
courses including Soil Mechanics, Slope Stability, and Design & Construction of Earthen Dams.
He has delivered professional trainings in LPILE, GROUP, and PLAXIS at NUST. He joined GT
& GE division at the end of June, 2016 and works for F & P section under the mentorship of Mr.
Sohail Kibria.
Acknowledgement:
Dr. Tahir M. Hayat, Mr. Sohail Kibria, and Mr. Sajid Iqbal (Instructor) appreciate and thank Dr.
Syed Muhammad Jamil, Dr. Liaqat Ali and NUST Institute of Civil Engineering (NICE) for
lending licensed softwares for training purpose only at NESPAKs Irshad Ahmed Professional
Development Centre.

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