Alp
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Alp

Alp analyses the soil structure interaction of a laterally loaded pile. The program represents the pile as a series of elastic beam elements and the soil as a series of independent springs. Maximum earth pressure coefficients may be specified to model soil shear failure. Alternatively non-linear soil behaviour can be modelled as p-y curves which are generated or specified. The program calculates deflection down the pile together with bending moments and shear forces within the pile.

Program features include:

  • soil properties can vary with depth
  • water pressures may be either hydrostatic or piezometric
  • lateral loads or bending moments can be applied at any location down the pile
  • partial or full, lateral or bending moment restraint can be placed at any depth down the pile
  • the top of the pile can be above ground level
  • uniformly distributed surcharges can be placed at any depth
  • displacements can be imposed in the body of soil surrounding the pile.

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You can purchase Alp along with Drive and Pile as part of our Piling Suite at a discounted rate. To view this and our other geotechnical software bundles go to our online store for more details.