Abstract:A finite element method was used to ensure the accuracy of calculation used to simulate the infinite domain of a large portion of soil around piles.In the analysis of a practical project,a lot of computer time was required to run the analysis.In the case of large scale pile group problems, a standard computer has been unable to meet the requirements of the finite element calculation, which limits its application in practical engineering.The finite element method was used to calculate the interactive coefficient of pile-pile interactions.On the basis of the superposition principle, the proposed method is expected to be applicable to the calculation of large pile group.The method can not only reduce the amount of calculation time for a pile group problem but also can improve the accuracy of the calculation.Conversely,the piles were simulated by beam elements to consider the engineering characteristics of piles under horizontal loads.