Composite Piles
Composite Piles
Composite Piles are those piles of two different materials are driven one over the other, so as to enable them to act together...
Types of Cast-In-Situ Piles
The names of the various types of commonly used cast-in situ piles are:
Simplex pile
Franki pile
Vibro pile
Vibro-expanded pile
Raymond pile
Mac Arthur...
Cast-in-situ Piles
Cast-in-situ piles
Cast-in-situ piles are those piles which are cast in position inside the ground. Since the cast-in-situ piles is not subjected to handling or...
Precast Concrete Piles
Precast Concrete Piles
Precast Concrete Piles may be defined as a reinforced concrete pile which is moulded in circular, square, rectangular or octagonal form. The...
Timber Piles
Timber Piles
Transmission of load through timber piles takes place by the frictional resistance of the ground and the pile surface. Timber piles prove economical...
Types of Piles – Deep Foundations
Depending upon their function, the different types of piles are,
Bearing piles
Friction piles
Sheet piles
Anchor piles
Batter piles
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Terms Used in Pile Foundations
Terms Used in Pile Foundations
Some of the terms used in pile foundations are,
Anvil: The part of a power operated hammer which receives the blow...
Deep Foundations
Deep Foundations
In case, the strata of good bearing capacity is not available near the ground, the foundation of the structure has to be taken...
Foundation Concrete
Foundation Concrete
The type of foundation concrete and the proportion of the ingredients used in its making depend upon the nature of the structure, quality...
Excavation of Foundation in Water Logged Sites
Excavation of Foundation in Water Logged Sites
Excavation of foundation in water logged sites poses a great problem for the site engineer. There are various methods...