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pile is the steel layer and pier is the outer most layer'
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agopier is not the foundation,it is the structural member which is used to transfer the load from desired height above the g.l. to the foundations.
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Why a pile raft foundation?
If the soil is so lose that it cant hold the building even with pile foundation. So, piled raft foundation is used which make the building to float like a boat. That obeys Archimedes' principle-it is buoyed up by the weight of the earth displaced in creating the foundation.
What is the rol of bentonite in pile foundation?
to prevent collapse aspect of boring
What is pile cap formwork?
Pile cap formwork is the formwork built to mold the concrete that binding together the pile or group of piles and the structure supported by the piles such as structure's foundation or column.
What is well foundation?
Well foundation is the most commonly adopted foundation for major bridges in India. Since then many major bridges across wide rivers have been founded on wells. Well foundation is preferable to pile foundation when foundation has to resist large lateral forces.
What is superstructure and substructure for bridges?
Items of Work which are below the Bearing viz pile cap, pier, pier cap are consdered as sub structure whereas the items above the Bearing viz girder and deck slab are super structure. Ansered by Rajiv Shah
What is the formula for calculating volume of Bulb in the pile foundation?
concrete qty for bulb portion in pile foundation
A worm that lives around pier or wharf pilings?
pile worm
How many types of foundation?
types of foundation....1. shallow foundation 2. deep foundation 3. pile foundation
Is the word pile an adjective?
No, pile is a verb and a noun. verb: The nets were loosely piled on the Vancouver Island pier. noun: Take care not to trip over the pile of nets.
Can you use pile foundation on existing foundation?
There are various reasons such as: 1) Its not possible because pile foundation are designed for 2) Particular life cycle and its specially depends on ground conditions of soil properties. 3) Pile foundation is one part of major foundation in construction where life cycle is required more with another reason are pile foundation is used for which type of structure its also important factor considering time of design. 4) One another major factor is settlement of existing pile foundation is in specific limits or not. Also so many reasons etc. Thanks & Regards HARSHAL.S.KHODE Deputy Manager (QA/QC)
Is pile foundation applicable only in soft soil?
It does not meant that pile foundation is only applicable for soft soils alone. For other type of soils it will not be much economical.
How do you prevent dampness in Pile foundation?
By placing a plastic vapor barrier before casting the foundation
What is sbp in foundation?
It might be Short-board pile ;D
How much a minimum distance form pile center to the edge of foundation be required?
1.5 times of dia of pile.
What is sand that accumulates in a long pile along shore?
That is known as a "pile driver" when the sand builds up against the piles from the pier . Happens in alantic city a lot!!
Can you list types of foundation in building?
Matt or Raft Foundation Combined Footings Pile Cap Foundations Isolated Foundations Continous Foundation
Why a pile raft foundation?
If the soil is so lose that it cant hold the building even with pile foundation. So, piled raft foundation is used which make the building to float like a boat. That obeys Archimedes' principle-it is buoyed up by the weight of the earth displaced in creating the foundation.
