Applies To
	Product(s):	STAAD Advanced Concrete Design
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Concrete Design
	Subarea:	Pilecap Design
	Original Author:	Abhisek Mandal Bentley Technical Support Group

Does 25% increment for group of pile is applicable in lateral load cases?

As per code 25% increment is applicable for one pile for lateral load. For individual pile in a group of piles, the check is performed for 125% of pile capacity. However for group of piles, the 25% increment can’t be applied. For more information refer “Technical discussion” of Pile-cap from help Content.