PLAXIS 2D Embedded Pile Row

BENAN ZAHAWI|2.7.2021|Constitutive Modelling|0 |

PLAXIS 2D require a “Lateral Resistance ” for the embedded pile row. The manuals are not very clear as to what the resistance represents? Is it on friction ( similar to vertical skin friction?) or should include some passive resistance also ? Is it a reflection of p-y curves ( though PLAXIS 2D seems to indicate it does not). Does anyone know ? Thank you