Pile Cap Design: A pile cap is the mat that rests on groups of piles and forms part of the foundation. The pile cap design, shape, and dimensions are discussed.
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Driven Cast In-Situ Concrete Piles Construction Process
Driven cast in-situ concrete piles are constructed by driving a closed-ended hollow steel or concrete casing into the ground and filling it with concrete.
Bored Cast in Situ Concrete Pile, Its Construction and Applications
The construction of bored cast in situ concrete piles are formed by drilling and auguring and then reinforcement is placed and concrete is poured into the hole.
Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures
Allowable Foundation Settlement for Different Structures The allowable settlement is defined as the acceptable amount of settlement of the structure and it usually includes a factor of safety. The allowable settlement depends on many factors, including the following: The Type ...
What is Foundation Settlement? Its Types and Causes
Settlement of foundation, differential settlement of foundation and uniform settlement of foundation occurs due to types of soil under the foundation.
All About Pile Foundation
Pile foundations are the part of a structure used to carry and transfer the load of the structure to the bearing ground located at more depth below ground surface. Topics Covered in this presentation are: Pile Foundation Pile Design Pile ...
Seismic Design of Earth-Retaining Structures and Foundations
DESIGNS of retaining walls, earth dam, abutments, foundations, etc. are very important problems related to the geotechnical engineering. To minimize the devastating effect of earthquake on retaining structures, computation of earth pressures and the point of applications carries attention of ...
How to Repair Off-Center Footings during Building Construction?
Repair Off-Center Footings during Building Construction It is sometime hard to position footings in the trench, so contractors often see walls that are not in the center of the footing (Figure 1). The foundation wall has to be located correctly ...