We use a program called GRLWEAP
from Pile Dynamics, Inc (PDI) to complete a driving analysis for a given
project. GRLWEAP uses a one-dimensional Wave Equation to model the pile
response to driving. The program predicts the driving stress, hammer
performance and the relation between pile bearing capacity and net set per
blow. GRLWEAP not only does vertical pile but also battered piles (driven at an
angle) and horizontal piles (culverts). A site specific analysis will be
completed for each site using the given soils onsite, the selected pile size
and the selected driving hammer. We also use the program to complete a
drivability analysis for the project. As we recommend in our geotechnical
reports, this should be used to determine the final depth of the pile based on
the anticipated loads.