Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites

Abstract In regions susceptible to earthquakes, an increasing number of building structures are employing helical piles as their foundational system due to their commendable seismic performance. This paper investigates the vertical displacements of the helical pile-soil model, dynamic p-y curves, an...

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Main Authors: Hang Cen, Hui-yue Wang, De-long Huang, Jian-rong Xu, Sha-sha Yu, Chang-lu Xu, Zhong-ling Zong, Wen Zhou, Zi-yuan Huang
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92808-w
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author Hang Cen
Hui-yue Wang
De-long Huang
Jian-rong Xu
Sha-sha Yu
Chang-lu Xu
Zhong-ling Zong
Wen Zhou
Zi-yuan Huang
author_facet Hang Cen
Hui-yue Wang
De-long Huang
Jian-rong Xu
Sha-sha Yu
Chang-lu Xu
Zhong-ling Zong
Wen Zhou
Zi-yuan Huang
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description Abstract In regions susceptible to earthquakes, an increasing number of building structures are employing helical piles as their foundational system due to their commendable seismic performance. This paper investigates the vertical displacements of the helical pile-soil model, dynamic p-y curves, and seismic subsidence of helical piles in marine soft soil sites under seismic motions, considering the effects of various types of seismic waves, seismic intensity, angle of incidence, and the number of helical blades. The results demonstrate that the vertical displacement of double-blade helical piles is smaller than that of single-blade helical piles. Furthermore, the vertical displacement of helical pile-soil systems is influenced by the type of seismic wave, seismic intensity, and angle of incident. Moreover, the seismic subsidence of helical piles is significantly influenced by the peak ground acceleration and the frequency of the seismic wave, both of which are related to the angle of incident. Finally, this paper rectifies the p-y curve of soft soil in the API specification based on the angle of incidence. The conclusions of this study provide a basis for the seismic design of helical piles in marine soft soil sites.
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spelling doaj-art-4572104e31454ccd849d59dd2d6982b02025-08-20T03:20:06ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-06-0115112310.1038/s41598-025-92808-wInfluence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sitesHang Cen0Hui-yue Wang1De-long Huang2Jian-rong Xu3Sha-sha Yu4Chang-lu Xu5Zhong-ling Zong6Wen Zhou7Zi-yuan Huang8School of Civil and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu Ocean UniversitySchool of Civil and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu Ocean UniversitySchool of Civil and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu Ocean UniversityLogistics and Infrastructure Administrative Office, Jiangsu Ocean UniversitySchool of Civil and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu Ocean UniversitySchool of Civil and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu Ocean UniversitySchool of Civil and Ocean Engineering, Jiangsu Ocean UniversityEarthquake Administration of Hainan ProvinceSchool of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of TechnologyAbstract In regions susceptible to earthquakes, an increasing number of building structures are employing helical piles as their foundational system due to their commendable seismic performance. This paper investigates the vertical displacements of the helical pile-soil model, dynamic p-y curves, and seismic subsidence of helical piles in marine soft soil sites under seismic motions, considering the effects of various types of seismic waves, seismic intensity, angle of incidence, and the number of helical blades. The results demonstrate that the vertical displacement of double-blade helical piles is smaller than that of single-blade helical piles. Furthermore, the vertical displacement of helical pile-soil systems is influenced by the type of seismic wave, seismic intensity, and angle of incident. Moreover, the seismic subsidence of helical piles is significantly influenced by the peak ground acceleration and the frequency of the seismic wave, both of which are related to the angle of incident. Finally, this paper rectifies the p-y curve of soft soil in the API specification based on the angle of incidence. The conclusions of this study provide a basis for the seismic design of helical piles in marine soft soil sites.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92808-wHelical pileMarine soft soil sitesOblique incidence of P-waveViscous-spring boundariesEquivalent seismic nodal forceVertical displacement
spellingShingle Hang Cen
Hui-yue Wang
De-long Huang
Jian-rong Xu
Sha-sha Yu
Chang-lu Xu
Zhong-ling Zong
Wen Zhou
Zi-yuan Huang
Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
Scientific Reports
Helical pile
Marine soft soil sites
Oblique incidence of P-wave
Viscous-spring boundaries
Equivalent seismic nodal force
Vertical displacement
title Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
title_full Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
title_fullStr Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
title_full_unstemmed Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
title_short Influence of P-wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
title_sort influence of p wave oblique incidence on seismic response of helical piles in soft soil sites
topic Helical pile
Marine soft soil sites
Oblique incidence of P-wave
Viscous-spring boundaries
Equivalent seismic nodal force
Vertical displacement
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92808-w
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