Hi
The documentation of staad foundation suggests that two pile caps are designed according to rivet theory. Where can I find documentation or literature about what rivet theory is. In the days prior to the advent of software programs, we used to take the pile reaction and multiply the same with the distance from the centreline of the column to arrive at the moment in the cap. What does staad foundation do? I need some clarity on this urgently.
Regards
Sriprakash