Pile Selection Methodology

• Main Author: Mohamed Rahim, Nur Aqilah
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi Petronas 2008
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/7343/1/2008%20-%20Pile%20selection%20methology.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/7343/

This project entitled - 'Pile Selection Methodology'. The objective of this project is to establish pile selection methodology for different site characteristics. This manual consists of selection procedures for pile and pile driving equipment. The factors that govern the equipment selection include site investigation report which covers the deep boring and analysis of the test report, types of pile which covers the classification and the selection of pile types. Other factor is the pile driving system including noise, vibration and driving resistance were discussed deeply in this report. Bearing capacity and commercial factors were the aspects that affect the selection. Research, data gathering related to the subject, conceptual study were the methodology for this project. At the end of this project, a guideline was produced to assist the contractors to choose the right equipment for particular site conditions.