Pile Foundation – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:30:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Pile Foundation – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 Construction Techniques for Cast-in-Situ Reinforced Concrete Pile https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/construction-techniques-cast-in-situ-reinforced-concrete-pile/568176/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:30:31 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=568176 A pile foundation is considered for construction whenever the load of a structure is large, and a thick and weak soil layer is present below. It is a type of deep foundation that transfers the load of the superstructure to a stiff layer through the weak soil strata.  Piles can either be constructed at the project […]

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]]> 568176 Crosshole Sonic Logging Pile Test for Foundation Integrity https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/crosshole-sonic-logging-pile-test-foundation-integrity/77956/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:37:17 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=77956 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 the structural integrity based on the received waves. It is mainly used for the integrity […]

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]]> 77956 Millau Viaduct: Construction Features of the World’s Tallest Bridge https://theconstructor.org/case-study/millau-viaduct-tallest-bridge/335159/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:41:21 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=335159 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 Tower. The construction of the bridge was completed just in three years and was opened […]

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]]> 335159 How to Construct a Bored Pile Foundation? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/bored-pile-foundation/84417/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:02:56 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=84417 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 construction of the bored pile is divided into two phases: the drilling phase and the […]

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]]> 84417 How to Reuse Pile Foundation Efficiently? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/reuse-pile-foundation/78451/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:10:30 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=78451 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 an effective practice towards structural sustainability. The existing piles are completely removed when they obstruct […]

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]]> 78451 What are the Important Pile Integrity Test Methods? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/pile-integrity-test-methods/77694/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:26:47 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=77694 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 pile, while the continuity of the pile refers to voids or significant cracks. This article […]

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]]> 77694 What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/estimated-settlement-building-exceeds-allowable-limits/58547/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:01:39 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=58547 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 During the selection of an alternative, the designer must investigate both construction cost, and long-term […]

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]]> 58547 How to Determine Termination Point of Piles in Construction? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/termination-piles-construction-site/47764/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:15:58 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=47764 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 level are two methods that are used to decide the termination depth of a pile. […]

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