When should I use driven piles?

2019-11-09 john

When should I use driven piles?

Driven piles adapt well to unique site conditions and restrictions. They are ideally suited for marine and other near shore applications. There are no special casings required and there are no delays related to the curing of concrete.

What is a driven pile?

A driven pile is a long, slender column made of preformed material and having a predetermined shape and size that can be installed by impact hammering, vibrating or pushing it into the ground to a design depth or resistance.

Are bored piles Displacement piles?

Bored piles are piles where the removal of spoil forms a hole for a reinforced concrete pile which is poured in situ. The spoil is replaced by the pile, hence ‘replacement’ piles as opposed to displacement piles where soil is forced away by driving or screwing the pile.

How do you install bored piles?

Installing a bored pile starts with drilling a vertical hole into the soil, using a bored piling machine. The machine can be outfitted with specially designed drilling tools, buckets, and grabs to remove the soil and rock. Piles can be drilled to a depth of up to 60 meters and a diameter of up to 2.4 meters.

What are typical material options for driven piles?

Driven piles typically consist of three different types: (1) concrete, (2) steel, and (3) timber.

How deep should piles be driven?

That depends on the type of soil you have. Soils can vary, and piles should be installed to the load bearing strata of the soil. In some parts of the country, like New Orleans, this can be up to 100 feet. However in other parts of the country, such as Texas, it can be 7-10 feet.

How long does it take to install bored piles?

The depth of cores into the base material (rock) will usually be at least 600 mm….Bored Piling.