Abstract:Based on the construction site data of triaxial mixing pile in a coral reef limestone area, the strengths and thicknesses of the different coral reef limestone, and the thickness of overlying soil are numerically simulated and analyzed by using PFC3D discrete element software. The simulation results show that when the strength of coral reef limestone exceeds 4 MPa and its thickness exceeds 3m, the vertical resistance and bending moment of triaxial mixer reach the limit of its own performance, then the drill pipe is stuck and held in place. As a result, the waterproof curtain of triaxial mixing pile cannot be constructed. But the change of the thickness of overlying soil has little impact on the construction. By comparing the results of discrete element simulation with the actual construction situation, it is found that the numerical simulation results are more consistent with the actual construction situation, which has a certain guiding role for the site construction.