Describe representative Pile Load Capacities and Available Lengths.

Q: interior column loads are 500 tons and pile groups are not to exceed eight, determine the cross-…

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Q: In general, as the required embedment depth increases, does the induced moment in the sheet pile…

A: Sheet pile wall consists of number of sheet piles driven side by side to form a continuous vertical…

Q: The length of the pile required for the above design load

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Q: . What is pile foundation? Discuss the classification of pile based on materials/composition and…

A: Deep footing - If the depth is more, the footing are considered as deep footings. Meyerhoff (1951)…

Q: Provide Feld’s rule for determining group capacity of pile groups ?

A: The general mathematical formula to calculate the efficiency of the pile group is  ζ = Total pile…

Q: A concrete pile 450 mm in diameter and 15 m long is driven into a clay soil. The undrained strength…

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Q: What type of pile is least prone to damage during handling?

A: There are many different types of pile foundation available which are used depending upon function…

Q: Define The local availability of each pile type

A: Pile foundation : Pile foundation is defined as a series of columns constructed or inserted into the…

Q: What are the two methods that are used to determine the capacity developed along the length of the…

A: Pile load capacity depends on a number of factors including cross section, pile length and shape…

Q: Question 73/75 Static axial compressive pile load test shall be in accordance with what standard?…

A: Static axial compressive pile load test shall be in accordance with what standard?   The answer is…

Q: Explain the another method of conducting instrumented static pile load tests.

A: The static pile load test gives the most accurate indication of the capacity of the pile. It is…

Q: Define  the method of obtaining ultimate load and also allowableload on a single pile from pile load…

A: pile load test is the in situ method of the calculation of the load and settlement.  this method is…

Q: Discuss the following method of load carrying capacity of pile : Static formula

A: There are four types of the load-carrying capacity of piles1) Static Method2) Dynamic Formulas3)…

Q: Describe about the Pile-Driving Formulas.

A: Pile driving formulas: Pile driving is the method or process in which piles are installing —…

Q: In what situation would the LTP be complemented by a pile cap?

A: A pile cap is a mat-like structure made of cement, sand and small scales. This mixture is placed in…

Q: Which advantages fall under which type of pile? Please answer this asap. For upvote. Thank you very…

A: The foundation or substructure of the building is the structure lying below the ground surface to…

Q: Under what conditions will tensile stresses be generated in pile driving? In what situations should…

A: When the pile is driven into the soil, stresses are developed due to the pile goes downward. due to…

Q: A timber pile 400 mm in diameter is subjected to the following axial compressive loads: dead =600…

A: Solution Given Data Diameter= 400 mm Dead load= 600 kN Live load= 250 kN earthquake=200 kN Allowable…

Q: Explain the methods of determining load carrying capacity of a pile.

A: Methods of determining load carrying capacity of a pile: Static method : suitable for friction…

Q: Describe the Method of representing pile for wave equation analysis.

A: Wave equation analysis is defined as a method for analyzing the behavior of the drive foundation…

Q: determine the allowable load the pile can carry.

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Q: Describe the relationship between the capacity of a tested or analyzed pile and the driving record.

A: Relationship between the capacity of a tested or analyzed pile and the driving record is given by…

Q: Describe a typical structure and subsurface conditions where a pile supported or pile enhanced mat…

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Q: Define  the factors affecting pile group efficiency ?

A: Eccentricity of loading may result in breaking of bond between pile cap and pile group which inturn…

Q: What kind of information Load test results provide on pile type?

A: Load test can be carried out on piles after 28 days of casting the piles. Two types of tests could…

Q: Q 1. Which foundations are suitable to be constructed nearby water retaining structures e.g. dam's…

A: Caisson foundation is suitable to be constructed nearby water retaining structures .Caisson…

Q: Compute the compressive force at the most stressed pile for each pile cap given in the table below.…

A: Weight of pile cap = 3.6*3.6*0.4*25 = 129.6 kN.                                = 3.6*3.0*0.4*25 =…

Q: Explain these two questions based on pile foundations in about 8-10 lines. i) How do the soil…

A: A Pile foundation is a deep foundation whose height is more than the breadth of the foundation. It…

Q: The static pile capacity consists of two main component: ( ) and ).

A: Static pile load capacity means the the static load the pile can take without failure.

Q: The average values of the undrained shear strength (cu) with depth are given below. If a CFA pile…

A: Determining the empirical adhesion factor-Length of the pile=10mHence, Cu=80 kN/m2, would be taken…

Q: What are the Several different methods for performing pile load tests?

A: Pile load tests are performed on piles to check the bearing capacity of the pile, check the load…

Q: The average values of the undrained shear strength (c,) with depth are given as follows: Depth (m) ,…

A: The length of the pile lies between the 8 m to 12 m. So, cu=80 kN/m2 The empirical adhesion factor…

Q: Discuss about the Carrying capacity of single pile in granular and cohesive soil ?

A: The   load bearing capacity of foundation soil or rock which enables it to bear and transmit load…

Q: Describe the method  of plotting pile load test data to determine pile design capacity.

A: Pile load test is done to determine the pile design capacity i.e to determine settlement of pile…

Q: Describe the Concept—Osterberg load cell placement and effects on test pile.

A: - In Osterberg test, The Osterberg cell also known as O cell is placed inside the pile during its…

Q: Explain these two questions based on pile foundations: i) How do the soil stress states and strain…

A: 1) How do the soil stress states and strain states change by the installation and structural loads?…

Q: Describe about the Relation between pile capacity and driving.

A: The soil that surrounds a pile is substantially disturbed when pile is driven in normally to lightly…

Q: The average values of the undrained shear strength (c,) with depth are given below. IT Depth (m) C,…

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Q: Describe the feature of the installation procedure for a driven pile.

A: The piles are used to lay the foundation at hard strata thus getting better bearing capacity of soil…

Q: A proposed highway bridge will be supported by 180 piles, each about 18 m long. The design load per…

A: Number of piles required for pile load tests varies from 0.5% to 2% of the total piles of the…

Q: What s pile foundation? Discuss the classification of pile ba =/composition and load transfer…

A: Pile foundation-  Plie foundation is a type of Deep foundation where depth of foundation is grater…

Q: What is the significant role of setup and relaxation on driven pile capacity?

A: Field investigations have revealed that piles were driven in saturated clayey soil, as well as silty…

Q: List the general types of pile drive hammers in use, and provide a brief description of the basic…

A: Pile Foundations are fitted with a special pile driving system known as a pile hammer. The hammer…

Q: 8. Pile Capacity Calculations A 30" diameter friction pile which has a 24' length in contact with…

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Q: Describe the  pile model used in wave equation analyses with the diagram.

A: Proper modeling of pile driving is important for both planning and inspection of pile driving…

Q: Compare circular, square and I section piles in terms of usage, cost and advantages/disadvantages?

A: Circular Piles  Usage These sections require less material to construct and provide stronger and…

Q: What is pile foundation? Discuss the classification of pile based on materials/composition and load…

A: Pile foundation - Pile foundation is the deep foundation that is employed to transmit the building…

Q: What is pile foundation? Discuss the classification of pile based on materials/composition and load…

A: Pile foundation - Pile foundation is the deep foundation that is employed to transmit the building…

Q: What’s the difference between a hammer cushion and a pile cushion? What are the purposes of each?…

A: The main piles are used for the structure above some height. Like a railway bridge or highway or…

Pricing Excavation and Backfill

Backfill, in construction, is the activity of returning the soil and gravel that are removed during building construction or using them again to toughen and support the foundation of the building or any other structural component.