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If you mean the use of large piles sunk into mud or sand, then the two most famous cities that come to mind are Amsterdam, built on wooden piles, and more recently Shanghai built on deep concrete piles.
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Is a pier a pile foundation?
pile is the steel layer and pier is the outer most layer'
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.
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)
What is the formula for calculating volume of Bulb in the pile foundation?
concrete qty for bulb portion in pile foundation
How many types of foundation?
types of foundation....1. shallow foundation 2. deep foundation 3. pile foundation
Where pile foundation must be provided?
it must be used in in the areas of water like in construction of barrages etc
How can you know the life span of a pile foundationbefore it becomes unsafe?
To know the life span of a pile foundation before it becomes unsafe you have to know the materials that were used to make it.
What is cut-off level in pile foundation?
Piles are used in foundations to give a better base for structures. The appropriate pile cut-off level is commonly around 75mm above the underneath of the pile cap.
What is cut off level in pile foundation?
Piles are used in foundations to give a better base for structures. The appropriate pile cut-off level is commonly around 75mm above the underneath of the pile cap.
Why you use benthonite for pile foundation?
I am assuming you are reffering to benthonite clay. It has a low peremeability and is used when low water content is desired such that their is low sinking and swelling of the foundation
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
