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Effectiveness of large-diameter combined tip-and-side post-grouted piles in deep fine sand layers: A field test study
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Zhihui Wana, *, Zilong Guoa, Guoliang Daib, Feng Zhoua
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering | 2026, 18(5) : 3819 - 3831
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Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering | 2026, 18(5): 3819-3831
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Effectiveness of large-diameter combined tip-and-side post-grouted piles in deep fine sand layers: A field test study
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Zhihui Wana, *, Zilong Guoa, Guoliang Daib, Feng Zhoua
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  • aCollege of Transportation Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
  • bSchool of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
  • Dr. Zhihui Wan is an Associate Professor and Master's Supervisor at Nanjing Tech University, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Institute of Underground Engineering Safety and Protection. He is recognized as a Jiangsu Provincial Association for Science and Technology Young Talent Lifting Project awardee and an Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Talent in Engineering Construction. His research focuses on advanced foundation engineering. Dr. Wan leads significant research on post-grouting technology for piles, low-carbon composite piles, and pile foundation design in challenging conditions such as calcareous sands and coral reefs. He has secured substantial funding as Principal Investigator for multiple national and provincial projects, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation. Dr. Wan received the Jiangsu Rock Mechanics and Engineering Society Science and Technology Award (Special Prize, Rank 1, 2022).

Published: 2026-05-25 doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.004
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This study investigates the effectiveness of combined tip-and-side post-grouting on large-diameter bored piles in deep fine sand layers. Field tests were conducted on nine piles for the Shishou Yangtze River Highway Bridge project. A detailed comparison of pile performance pre- and post-grouting assessed the technique's influence on ultimate bearing capacity and side resistance. The distribution and effectiveness of the cement grout were analysed using core drilling and the standard penetration test (SPT). An equation correlating post-grouting side resistance with the pre-grouting SPT index (NSPT) was established. Results demonstrate a substantial improvement in pile bearing capacity after grouting. Ultimate bearing capacity increased by 76 %-152 % after grouting. Longer piles on the main bridge exhibited more pronounced enhancement, achieving ultimate capacities 145 %-206 % higher than those of the shorter approach bridge piles. This is attributed to the greater total cement volume applied along their sides. Critically, combined grouting outperformed side-only grouting, enhancing both side and tip resistance. Core drilling confirmed the spread of cement grout around the piles, confirming the method's effectiveness. SPT results indicated significant increases in the soil NSPT adjacent to the piles following grouting. These findings provide directly applicable data for designing the bridge pile foundations and offer essential guidance for comparable projects in deep fine sand layers.

Bored pile  /  Combined post-grouting  /  Static load test  /  Core drilling test  /  Standard penetration test (SPT)  /  Deep fine sand layer
Zhihui Wan, Zilong Guo, Guoliang Dai, Feng Zhou. Effectiveness of large-diameter combined tip-and-side post-grouted piles in deep fine sand layers: A field test study[J]. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2026 , 18 (5) : 3819 -3831 . DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.004
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China(52008100)
  • China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M723534)
  • Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(23KJA560005)
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doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.004
  • Receive Date:2025-03-03
  • Online Date:2026-06-17
  • Published:2026-05-25
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  • Received:2025-03-03
  • Revised:2025-07-03
  • Accepted:2025-07-17
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National Natural Science Foundation of China(52008100)
China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M723534)
Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(23KJA560005)
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    aCollege of Transportation Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
    bSchool of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China

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鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae 2 11 5.26 鹅膏菌属 Amanita 10 4.78
小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
栓菌属 Trametes 5 2.39
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