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Download Solution PDFWhich of the piles is used for compacting loose granular soil?
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|
Type of Pile |
Purpose |
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End bearing pile |
Used when there is soft soil in upper stratum and hard or strong soil in lower stratum |
|
Friction piles |
Used when loose of soft soil is extended to large depths. |
|
Pedestal piles |
Used when thin bearing stratum is reached within less depth |
|
Sand/Compaction piles |
Used to compact loose granular soil or sand. |
|
Tension/Uplift pile |
Used when structure is subjected to uplift pressure due to hydrostatic loading or due to overturning moment |
|
Anchor Pile |
To provide anchorage against horizontal force of sheet pilling |
|
Fender Pile |
Used to protect water front structures. |
|
Better Piles |
Used to resist inclined forces. |
|
Sheet pile |
Used to reduce uplift pressure and seepage forces in a hydraulic structure. |
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