There are several issues that may be encountered during pile foundation construction. These problems will cause deficiency in the capacity of the pile unless they tackled properly. These pile construction problems and with their causes and required measure to prevent ...
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Pile Foundation describes its types, materials, construction techniques, uses in different soil conditions and related calculations.
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Steel Pile Foundations – Types, Design and Connections
Precast piles and driven cast in piles make use of steel pipes. In the case of precast or totally performed piles, there are two classification such as hollow small displacement piles and solid piles. The hollow small displacement piles make ...
Tensile Piles or Uplift Piles – Piles Under Tension – Analysis and Design
Pile foundation that is constructed to resist the uplift forces can be called as Tension Piles. These are also called as uplift piles or anchor piles. In those areas where there are chances of extraction of piles from the ground, ...
What is Pile Drivability? Factors Influencing Pile Drivability and its Evaluation
What is pile drivability? It is the ability of the pile to be driven to a designated depth without suffering without sustaining damages. The ultimate resistance of soil against a pile, which is driven without suffering any damages using suitable ...
Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection
There are several precautions that need to be considered while inspection and construction of bored pile foundation is preceded. These precautions will be discussed in the following sections. Fig.1: Bored Pile Construction Precautions for Bored Piles Construction and Inspection If ...
What are Methods of Driving Piles Over Water?
Various methods have been developed to drive piles over water. Piles are used as a foundation for various marine structures such as wharves and jetties. These piles need to be driven over water. The methods of driving piles over water ...
Settlement Reducing Piles in Piled Basements and Shafts
Settlement reducing piles are used to reduce differential settlement of piles in basement slab and shaft slab construction and provides economical option.
Effect of Soil Liquefaction on Pile Foundation and its Remedies
Pile foundations are likely to experience liquefaction and its effects on such foundation are in several forms or ways. Effects of liquefaction on pile foundation is discussed.