Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL) is one of the most accurate pile integrity tests to determine the integrity of deep foundation elements. CSL sends ultrasonic pulses through the concrete from one probe to another probe present in a pile and detects ...
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Pile Foundation describes its types, materials, construction techniques, uses in different soil conditions and related calculations.
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Millau Viaduct: Construction Features of the World’s Tallest Bridge
The Millau Viaduct is the world’s tallest bridge constructed to connect Northern Europe and Eastern Spain. With its eight spans suspended from seven pylons, the total height of this cable-stayed bridge is 345 m, which makes it taller than Eiffel ...
How to Construct a Bored Pile Foundation?
Bored pile foundation or drilled shaft foundation is a commonly used foundation for supporting heavy vertical loads. It transfers the load to the soil below or rock strata with sufficient bearing capacity and reduces the settlement of the structure. The ...
How to Reuse Pile Foundation Efficiently?
The reuse of existing piles is an efficient way to reduce pile input-resources, construction costs, and the overall environmental impact by minimizing the project carbon footprint. The old piles can be used either completely, partially, or in combination. This is ...
What are the Important Pile Integrity Test Methods?
Pile integrity test (PIT) is defined as a qualitative evaluation of the integrity of piles. As per ASTM D5882, pile integrity comprises the material’s physical dimension, continuity, and consistency. The physical dimension includes the length and the cross-section of the ...
What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits?
If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the excessive settlement:i. Alter the structureii. Provide deep foundationiii. Change the foundationiv. Improve the characteristics of the soil ...
How to Determine Termination Point of Piles in Construction?
Deciding on the termination point of piles during the construction process is a critical task. The actual pile termination level may increase or decrease and is finalized during the execution of the drilling process. Pile penetration ratio and chisel energy ...
How to Drive Timber Piles into Ground? [PDF]
Timber piles are used extensively for compaction of soils and for supporting and protecting waterfront structures. The choice of use of timber piles is mainly governed by the site conditions, particularly water table conditions. Timber piles are comparatively light for ...