Strength and stiffness from in situ tests
The content: 1.1 Standard penetration tests (SPT) 1.1.1 Modification of raw SPT values 1.1.1.1 Method A 1.1.1.2 Method B 1.1.2 Relative density 1.1.3 Undrained soil strength vs. SPT N …
Category: Foundation
Uses of Piles
The major uses of piles are: 1. To carry vertical compression load. 2. To resist uplift load. 3. To resist horizontal or inclined loads. Normally vertical piles are used …
Types of Piles According to the Method of Installation
According to the method of construction, there are three types of piles. They are 1. Driven piles, 2. Cast-in-situ piles and 3. Driven and cast-in-situ piles. Driven Piles Piles …
Types of Piles According to Their Composition
Piles may be classified according to their composition as 1. Timber Piles, 2. Concrete Piles, 3. Steel Piles. Timber Piles: Timber piles are made of tree trunks with the …
Classification of Piles
Piles may be classified as long or short in accordance with the L/d ratio of the pile (where L = length, d = diameter of pile). A short pile …