Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation

To control settlement deformation in permafrost regions, new piles are constructed for remediation. However, the construction of new piles inevitably causes thermal disturbance to the existing pile foundations. A three-dimensional quarter-model of a rectangularly arranged pile group was established...

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Main Authors: Xiangyang Shi, Yunxing Wang, Ziqiang Zhou, Long Huang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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description To control settlement deformation in permafrost regions, new piles are constructed for remediation. However, the construction of new piles inevitably causes thermal disturbance to the existing pile foundations. A three-dimensional quarter-model of a rectangularly arranged pile group was established to analyze temperature field changes under construction time in odd-numbered months. In addition, a refreezing rate formula based on the effective freezing temperature was developed to examine the annual changes. The results indicate that the thermal disturbance from the new pile foundation construction gradually weakens over time but does not subside within a year, which significantly affects 75% of the existing pile length, and that the refreezing rate continues to increase after construction in November, i.e., the initial month of the cold season, and is maximized in approximately 60 days. This result suggests that November is the optimal time for such construction activities. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for pile engineering practices to mitigate issues caused by permafrost degradation.
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spelling doaj-art-5b7807a8829f4a51b76f14a00565bee22025-08-20T02:59:14ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-02-0115568410.3390/buildings15050684Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile FoundationXiangyang Shi0Yunxing Wang1Ziqiang Zhou2Long Huang3Institute of Geological Hazards Prevention, Gansu Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730099, ChinaInstitute of Geological Hazards Prevention, Gansu Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730099, ChinaInstitute of Geological Hazards Prevention, Gansu Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730099, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou Institute of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, ChinaTo control settlement deformation in permafrost regions, new piles are constructed for remediation. However, the construction of new piles inevitably causes thermal disturbance to the existing pile foundations. A three-dimensional quarter-model of a rectangularly arranged pile group was established to analyze temperature field changes under construction time in odd-numbered months. In addition, a refreezing rate formula based on the effective freezing temperature was developed to examine the annual changes. The results indicate that the thermal disturbance from the new pile foundation construction gradually weakens over time but does not subside within a year, which significantly affects 75% of the existing pile length, and that the refreezing rate continues to increase after construction in November, i.e., the initial month of the cold season, and is maximized in approximately 60 days. This result suggests that November is the optimal time for such construction activities. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for pile engineering practices to mitigate issues caused by permafrost degradation.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/5/684permafrost regionpile foundationengineering diseasesoptimal construction time
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Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation
Buildings
permafrost region
pile foundation
engineering diseases
optimal construction time
title Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation
title_full Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation
title_fullStr Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation
title_full_unstemmed Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation
title_short Study on the Optimal Construction Time of Adjacent Pile Foundation Considering the Thermal Stability of the Existing Pile Foundation
title_sort study on the optimal construction time of adjacent pile foundation considering the thermal stability of the existing pile foundation
topic permafrost region
pile foundation
engineering diseases
optimal construction time
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/5/684
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