Pile Foundation is a type of Deep Foundation used to transfer structural loads from weak surface soil to stronger soil layers or rock located at greater depths.
Keywords
Deep Foundation
Load Transfer
Bearing Capacity
Soil Strata
Rock Layer
Geotechnical Engineering
Purpose of Pile Foundation
Pile foundations are adopted when shallow foundations cannot safely support the structure.
Reasons for Using Pile Foundations
Weak surface soil
Heavy structural loads
High groundwater table
Marine and waterfront structures
Settlement control
Expansive soils
Bridge and high-rise construction
Keywords
Weak Soil
High Water Table
Settlement Reduction
Heavy Loads
Foundation Stability
Components of a Pile Foundation
1. Pile
A long slender member driven or cast into the ground.
2. Pile Cap
A thick concrete slab that distributes the load from the structure to a group of piles.
3. Column
