The Effects of Branch Spacing and Number on the Uplift Bearing Capacity of a New Squeezed Multiple-Branch Pile: A Numerical Simulation Analysis

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Schematic diagram of the structure of the forming tool: (a) new type of squeezed multiple-branch pile; (b) schematic diagram of the whole structure; (c) schematic diagram when the propelling cavity completes push-out; and (d) schematic diagram when the propelling cavity with valve cavity completes push-out.

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