CFI's Driven Pile Academy: Hosted by the PDCA

Pile Integrity

• Problem:

Broken piles may not support load

• Detect damage by:

• Blow count record • Longer than expected pile depth • Visually (above ground, closed pipes) • Extraction • Electronically ( PDA or PIT ) • Generally can find a solution to greatly reduce risk • Better alignment • Reduce stresses • Increase pile material strength • Use pile points or remove obstructions if shallow • Reduce driving criteria Load Testing and Quality Assurance

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