This package is an open-source Python implementation of the axial bearing capacity calculation of driven piles according to Belgian practice (methode De Beer). The method builds on similitude between a cone penetration test and axial loading of a pile to propose an algorithm for deriving unit base resistance.
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Clone to source code or download it from Github
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For novice users, installing Python 3.7 using Anaconda (https://www.anaconda.com/distribution/) is recommended. The Anaconda installation immediately takes care of the required dependencies (Numpy, Scipy and Pandas).
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python setup.py installto install the package. -
Jupyter notebooks with the benchmark calculations provided by BGGG are included in the
examplesfolder. You can download and run these to check the working of the method.
Full documentation is available on https://www.snakesonabrain.com/docs/methodedebeer
This package is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This means you can use the package for study and non-commercial purposes. Contact the authors for other licensing options if you plan to use the package for commercial work.
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