Abstract:Lava and steep slopes are the key factors affecting the ultimate bearing capacity of pile foundations. In order to study the influencing factors and prevention measures of the ultimate bearing capacity of the pile foundation under adverse geological conditions, the pile foundation model was established by using finite element software and its effectiveness was verified according to the relevant specifications. Orthogonal simulation test is carried out to analyze the change of the bearing capacity of the pile foundation and the bearing form of the pile under different working conditions. The results show that the karst cave will cause greater settlement, the foundation settlement is inversely proportional to the thickness of the lava roof, and 3 times the pile diameter is the largest influence range of the lava geology on the pile foundation. The steep slope greater than 45 °will cause greater foundation settlement and reduce the ultimate bearing capacity of pile foundation. We should try our best to avoid the use of steep slope above 45 °in practical engineering. When it is unavoidable, we should focus on considering its influence on the bearing capacity of pile foundation. Karst caves and steep slopes reduce the ultimate bearing capacity of piles mainly by reducing the lateral friction effect of piles, and the bearing form of piles is changed from friction piles to end-bearing piles.