7/23/22, 6:18 PM Different types of Pile foundation and their use in construction

Following are the situations when using a pile foundation system can be

When the groundwater table is high.

Heavy and non-uniform loads from superstructure are imposed.

Other types of foundations are costlier or not feasible.

When the soil at shallow depth is compressible.

When there is the possibility of scouring, due to its location near the river bed or
seashore, etc.

When there is a canal or deep drainage systems near the structure.

When soil excavation is not possible up to the desired depth due to poor soil condition.

When it becomes impossible to keep the foundation trenches dry by pumping or by any
other measure due to heavy inflow of seepage.

Classifications of pile foundation

 The purpose of a pile foundation is to transfer and distribute load through a material or
stratum with inadequate bearing, sliding or up- lift capacity to a firmer stratum that is
capable of supporting the load without detrimental displacement. A wide range of pile types
is available for applications with various soil types and structural requirements.Piles may be
classified by their basic design function (end-bearing, friction or a combination) or by their
method of construction (displacement (driven) or replacement (bored)).

End Bearing Piles:

In end bearing piles, the bottom end of the pile rests on a layer of especially strong soil or
rock. The load of the building is transferred through the pile onto the strong layer. In a
sense, this pile acts like a column. The key principle is that the bottom end rests on the
surface which is the intersection of a weak and strong layer. The load therefore bypasses
the weak layer and is safely transferred to the strong layer.

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