<![CDATA[This research aims to analyze the comparative value of analytical rational methods in calculating the bearing capacity of pile foundations based on N-SPT data. The results of calculating the bearing capacity of pile foundations by analytical methods (Luciano Decourt & Quaresma, Meyerhof, Nakazawa, Terzaghi & Peck, Reese O'Neil, and Vesic & Tomlinson) will be compared to the results of CAPWAP analysis of PDA (Pile Driving Analyzer) tests. The results of this study show that the Meyerhoff (1956) method provides the highest tip bearing capacity values, while the Nakazawa (2000) method produces the highest blanket bearing capacity and total bearing capacity values compared to other methods. Comparison of the ratio of total bearing capacity to CAPWAP showed a range of values from 0,82 to 1,64 with the Terzaghi & Peak (1948) methods providing the highest ratio. The methods with the smallest to largest average comparison values are Nakazawa (2000), Meyerhoff (1956); Luciano Decourt (1982) & Quaresma (1978); Vesic (1977) and Tomlinson (1977); Reese O'neil (1999); Terzaghi & Peak (1948) with average comparison values against CAPWAP of 0.81; 0.88; 1.14; 1.56; 1.57; 1.64 respectively. The comparison of the total bearing capacity of the analytical method to the CAPWAP analysis that is closest to 1 is the Meyerhoff (1956) and Luciano Decourt (1982) & Quaresma (1978) method. Therefore, the most effective analytical methods in calculating the total bearing capacity of piles are Meyerhoff (1956) and Luciano Decourt (1982) & Quaresma (1978) methods.]]>
