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Types of pile foundations – Pile types and applications

13 July 2023 Vinod Gopinath Geotechnical, PILE FOUNDATIONS

Pile foundation is the most flexible foundation in deep foundation category. Pile foundations types are classified based on functions,methods and materials types. The basic types of piles are end bearing piles and friction piles

Driven piles – Features, Types and advantages

16 March 2023 Vinod Gopinath Geotechnical, PILE FOUNDATIONS

Driven piles support structures and transmit loads to underlying soil or rock, as they are a type of deep foundation used for this purpose. Contractors use driven piles, made of steel, concrete, or wood, to support structures and transmit loads to underlying soil or rock. They also call them displacement piles. The installation of driven piles involves driving them into the ground using impact hammers or vibratory drives until they reach a layer of rock or soil that can support the required loads.

Sheet pile -Sheet pile types, sheet piling advantages

25 February 2023 Vinod Gopinath Geotechnical, PILE FOUNDATIONS

A sheet pile is a type of driven pile that uses sections of sheet materials with interlocking edges. We generally install Sheet piles for lateral earth retention, excavation support, and shoreline protection operations. They are typically made of steel, but can also be made of vinyl, wood, or aluminium. Sheet piles are installed in sequence to the design depth along the excavation perimeter or seawall alignment.