Classification of Pile based on Methods of Installation

Classification of Pile based on Methods of Installation

Classification of pile based on methods of installation can be described in several items which is ;

Driven Piles
a) Timber (round or square section)
b) Precast concrete (solid or hollow section)
c) Prestressed concrete (solid or hollow section)
d) Steel H-section, box and tube

Driven and cast-in-place piles
a) Withdrawable steel drive tube, end closed by concrete plug
b) Withdrawable steel drive tube, end closed by detachable point
c) Steel shells driven by withdrawable mandrel or drive tube
d) Precast concrete shells driven by withdrawable mandrel

Bored Piles
a) Continuous bored
b) Cable percussion drilling
c) Augered
d) Large diameter under-reamed
e) Types incorporating pre-cast concrete units
f) Drilled in tubes

Composite Piles