Sheet pile walls are retaining walls constructed to retain earth, water or any other filling materials. These walls are thinner in section compared to masonry walls. Sheet pile walls are generally used for following: 1. Water front structures, i.e. in ...
Category: Pile Foundation
Pile Foundation describes its types, materials, construction techniques, uses in different soil conditions and related calculations.
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How to Design Pile Cap for Group of Piles in Foundation?
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.
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.
Negative Skin Friction on Piles and Pile Groups
What is negative skin friction on piles and pile group? Negative skin friction is usually a downward shear drag acting on a pile or pile group because of downward movement of surrounding soil relative to the piles. This shear drag ...
Methods of Installing Pile Foundations
The installation process and methods of pile foundations are equally important factors as of the design process. Pile foundation installation methods are by pile hammer and boring by mechanical auger. To avoid damages to the piles, during design, installation Methods ...
Different Types of Loads on Pile Foundations and their Calculations
Pile foundation is the most common type of deep foundation used to transmit structural loads, namely axial load and lateral load into the deeper layers of firm soil. It is required to understand the types of loads on piles and ...
Types of Piles Based on Load Transfer, Function, Material and Soil
Types of Piles for Pile Foundation Based on Load Transfer and Function Classification of piles with respect to load transmission and functional behavior are: End bearing piles (point bearing piles) Friction piles (cohesion piles ) Combination of friction and cohesion ...