Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Advantages
Comparatively low initial cost
Easy to splice
Can be redriven
Initial economy
Permanently submerged piles
High capacity
Shell not easily damaged
are resistant to decay
Small displacement
Easy to handle
Able to penetrate through
light obstructions
Remarks
Best suited for friction pile in
Best suited for end bearing
Best suited for friction piles
Allowable load on pedestal
granular material
on rock
of medium length
pile is controlled by
Reduce allowable capacity
bearing capacity of
for corrosive locations
stratum immediately
below pile
Typical illustrations
Notes:
Stresses given for steel piles and shells are for noncorrosive locations. For corrosive locations estimate possible reduction in steel cross section or provide protection from
corrosion.
