Friday, June 2, 2017

WHAT IS PILE FOUNDATION?

Pile foundation is a type of foundation where a slender member of wood or concrete or steel is inserted into the ground for transferring the load of a structure. The load is transferred to a stronger stratum by friction or by bearing.

Classification Of Pile Based On function:

1-Bearing Piles.
2-Friction Piles.
3-Sheet piles.
4-Anchor Piles.
5-Batter Piles.
6-Fender Piles.
7-Compaction Piles.

Classification Of Pile based On Material:

1-Timber piles.
2-Concrete Piles.
3-Steel Piles.
4-Composite piles

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