Non-Darcy seepage can more accurately quantify the bearing capacity of jacked piles during the bearing and reconsolidation processes. This paper is divided into three parts. Firstly, it theoretically analyzes the pore water pressure distribution in the soil around the pile through differential treatment of the equation. Secondly, it simulates the pile sinking process and the reconsolidation process of the soil around the pile after sinking by ABAQUS, and then a parameter analysis is conducted. Finally, a time analysis of the pile bearing capacity is conducted. The results show that the dissipation rate of excess pore water pressure (EPWP) and the consolidation rate of the pile side will be underestimated at the initial stage of consolidation if the influence of non-Darcy seepage is ignored, while the opposite is true in the later stage. The strength and effective stress of the soil are greatly improved in the early stage of consolidation, and the bearing capacity of the static pressure pile is also significantly enhanced. In the later stage of consolidation, as the excess pore pressure of the soil around the pile slowly dissipates, the bearing capacity of the static pressure pile also increases steadily. This paper studies the dissipation of EPWP to make the design of pile foundation bearing capacity more rational and to improve the economic benefits.
Marine soft clays are known for their poor engineering properties, which, when subjected to prolonged static and dynamic loading, can lead to excessive settlement of offshore pile foundations and subsequent structural instability, resulting in frequent engineering failures. This study examines the bearing and deformation behavior of jacked piles in these clay deposits under both static and cyclic loading conditions using a custom-designed model testing apparatus. Emphasizing the time-dependent load-carrying capacity and accumulated cyclic settlement of piles, the research uses artificially structured clay to more accurately simulate stratum conditions than traditional severely disturbed natural clays. Model pile testing was carried out to analyze the effects of soil structure and cyclic loading patterns on the long-term response of jacked piles. Key factors investigated include initial soil structure, pile jacking-induced destruction, soil reconsolidation post-installation, disturbed clay's thixotropic effects, and cyclic loading's impact during service. Results show that increasing the cement content within the clays from 0 % to 4 % nearly doubled pile penetration resistance, led to a more significant accumulation of excess pore water pressure (EPWP), and accelerated its dissipation rate. Additionally, the ultimate load-carrying capacity of jacked piles also doubled. Higher cement content slowed pile head settlement rates and reduced stable cumulative settlement values, requiring more cycles to reach instability. Under high-amplitude, low-frequency cyclic loads, hysteresis loops of the model piles became more pronounced and rapid. This study enhances understanding of the long-term cyclic behavior of jacked piles in soft soils, providing valuable insights for designing offshore piles.