Types of Driven Piles
Types of Driven Piles Steel Piles Precast concrete piles Timber Piles Composite Piles Let’s discuss each of the driven piles separately. Steel Driven Piles Foundations There are different types of driven piles constructed from steel. Since steel is readily available, construction can be done quite easily. Further, steel piles such as micro piles can be used to support heavy loads applied from bridges and other types can be used to support medium-level loads. The main issue with steel-driven piles is corrosion. However, they are placed below ground level. Therefore, the presence of oxygen for corrosion is minimal. Pipe piles are employed to behave as friction or end-bearing piles. These piles are seamless steel pipes that are formed by welding. The driving of these piles can be carried out with the help of an open or a close-ended bottom. Hence, we have: Open End Piles Closed-End Piles Open End Pipe Piles These type of pipe piles is mostly used to penetrate a hard or a rock stratum. Th...