Vertical dynamic responses of model energy piles

This paper explores the dynamic responses of model energy piles embedded in sand subjected to the combined effects of temperature change and cyclic mechanical loading. The same type of cyclic loading was applied separately on three single energy piles with temperature differences (ΔT) of −20 ℃, +20 ℃ and 0 ℃, respectively. The results show that after 2000 cycles of mechanical loading, the cumulative displacement of the energy pile increased under cooling conditions and decreased under heating conditions. The tip resistance of a single energy pile increased under both conditions, especially during cooling.