What are the problems associated with prestressed concrete piles?
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What are the problems associated with prestressed concrete piles?
CB Sowmya
The disadvantages are as follows
Prestressed piles are cast in the factory or yard and then installed in a site. Since they are precast, they have the disadvantages associated with the precast technology.
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nikeetasharma
The problems associated with prestressed concrete piles are as follows :-
– It is more costlier.
– Need more skilled labor for designing piles.
– Unable to extend them if needed.
– More difficult to transport because of their heavy load.
nikeetasharma
Since the installation method of Daido piles is changed, construction problems like deformation of pile tip shoes, crushing of concrete at pile tip etc. occur.