Describe about the Relation between pile capacity and driving.

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

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Q: What is Group capacity of pile ?

A: Capacity of pile group is that the total of the individual capacities of piles, however it's…

Q: the water table rises to the excavation depth

A: The moment induced piles are predominantly the piles that withstands the seismic forces.

Q: slipping when it makes an angle of 60 degree from the horizontal, determine the tension of the cord…

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Q: Assuming a rigid pile, what is the minimum depth of penetration given a shear load of 894 lbs occurs…

A: Shear load(P)=894 lbs Falling height(H)=27  ft diameter of pile(D)=20 in or 1.67 ft Factor of…

Q: Explain the properties of Pile caps ?

A: Answer Introduction A pile cap is a thick RCC slab that is laid on the timber or concrete piles. The…

Q: Why would it be inappropriate to use the Terzaghi bearing capacity formulas  to determine the toe…

A: The ultimate load which a foundation can support is calculated by terzaghi bearing capacity…

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: The results of pile load tests are usually considered to be the “correct” load capacity, and all…

A: IT is not possible to find a single correct capacity of pile.   This is generally because we have to…

Q: Write a Short note on Statical Analysis (Single Pile Capacity).

A: Static Analytic Method Of Single Pile Capacity

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: What precautions should be taken to avoid heaving of soil while driving the pile?

A: Heaving of Soil Heave is the phenomenon of the soil beneath a property expanding and pushing the…

Q: State the different types of piles according to its function and construction?

A: The types of piles are:End bearing piles: These pile have strong ends so as to resists the load and…

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 the categories of the structural loads applied to piles.

A: pile is the long cylindrical member made up with material which having high compressive strength .…

Q: Explain the symbols used for Pile Groups ?

A: Piles are vertical or slightly inclined, relatively slender structural foundation members. They…

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

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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: Calculate the side resistance in kips using the US Army Corps of Engineers (EM 1110-2-2906, Figure…

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Q: A precast concrete pile of size 30 x 30 is driven by a 300 kg drop hammer with a height of fall of…

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Q: What would be the estimated ultimate tensile capacity of the pile?

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Q: For pile foundation designs, how the factor of safety functions?

A: The relation between factor of safety and allowable pressure is defined by the below given equation…

Q: Define Pile Load Tests.

A: Pile Load test is defined as the test which is performed to determine the load carrying capacity of…

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: The length of friction piles based on O Shear strength of soil O Pile size O applied load O all of…

A: 6. The length of friction piles based on: The loads are transferred from the structure to the soil.

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: Discuss the following method of load carrying capacity of pile : Dynamic formula

A: Dynamic formulas are as follows. Engineering News Formula Hiley's Formula

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: What is Conventional static pile load tests?

A: Answer The pile load test is basically used to determine the bearing capacity of the pile. The pile…

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: Sometimes pile driving contractors use predrilling when installing piles. This method consists of…

A: Predrilling is not suitable as much time before of pile installation because the purpose of deep…

Q: SITUATION. A 15m precast concrete pile is to be lifted. If the unit weight of concrete is 23.54kN/m3…

A: let w be the udl over pile w = 23.5x0.4x0.4 = 3.76KN/m

Q: Explain about Seismic Consideration in pile design ?

A: All objects, including builds, have a natural or fundamental period at which they vibrate if jolted…

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: In designing the lateral resistance of piles, should engineers only use the earth pressure against…

A: Answer Introduction Lateral load resisted by the following ways 1) Passive soil resistance on the…

Q: Describe about the pile impedance.

A: Pile impedance:

Q: Explain how to Protect the pile during driving ?

A: Solution: Pile consist of driving caps that are placed directly on the top of the pile butt, the…

Q: Q.1 Consider a real-life scenario in which you have to do a piling work on a dry surface? The Pile…

A: The following equipment are used during piling for the given condition: 1. Piling rigs: This is used…

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: Discuss about the Factors influencing the selection of pile  ?

A: Pile foundations are used to transfer loads from the structure to low levels in the ground using…

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

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Q: 10. The hammer of a pile driver weighs 1000 lbs and must be lifted a vertical distance of 6ft in 3…

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Q: A concrete pile having a diameter of 0.30 m is to be driven into a loose sand having a unit weight…

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Q: How does the tensile stress (as well as compressive stress) may develop within the pile during…

A: Development of compressive and tesnile stresses during the process of pile driving:

Q: Assuming the Top of Slab Elevation is 100.00 feet, what would the Top of the Pile Cap Elevation be…

A: Given:Eds = Deck Slab elevation = 100 ft    To find :Epc = Elevation of pile cap

Q: What are the main components in typically pile driving equipment?

A: There are various equipment for driving of pile in the ground. All of them have some component that…

Q: A high-rise building is planned to construct in a soft soil environment which requires several piles…

A: A straight axial load is normally applied to a single vertical pile during pile load testing. Load…

Q: Briefly explain the types of failures in pile groups.

A: Pile foundations are among the most common alternatives for heavy-duty constructions and those with…

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.