pile-capacity-analyzer

# Pile Capacity Analyzer Skill ## Purpose The Pile Capacity Analyzer Skill determines axial and lateral capacity of deep foundations including driven piles and drilled shafts using FHWA and other established methods. ## Capabilities - Driven pile capacity (alpha, beta methods) - Drilled shaft capacity (FHWA methods) - Pile group efficiency - Lateral pile analysis (p-y curves) - Pile driving analysis (wave equation) - LRFD resistance factors - Uplift capacity - Settlement of pile groups ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use - Designing deep foundations - Analyzing pile group behavior - Evaluating lateral capacity - Predicting pile driving ### Prerequisites - Soil borings available - Pile type and size selected - Load requirements defined - Installation method determined ### Best Practices - Use appropriate method for soil type - Consider setup and relaxation - Apply LRFD resistance factors - Plan for verification testing ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Foundation Design - Bridge Design LRFD ## Configuration ```yaml pile-capacity-analyzer: pile-types: - driven-steel - driven-concrete - drilled-shaft - micropile capacity-methods: - alpha - beta - nordlund - FHWA-drilled lateral-methods: - p-y-curves - Broms ``` ## Output Artifacts - Capacity calculations - Load-settlement curves - p-y analysis results - Group efficiency factors