7 Major Difference Between Pile and Pier Foundation
Pile and Pier foundations are two different types of deep foundation used in construction. To choose between these two types of deep foundations a foundation engineer must know the differenc…
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Difference Between Piles, Piers and Caissons
Pile, pier and caisson foundations are three different types of deep foundation used in construction. To choose between these three types of deep foundations a foundation engineer must…
What is a Pier Foundation? Types, Advantages, Location
A pier foundation is a collection of large diameter cylindrical columns to support the superstructure and transfer large super-imposed loads to the firm strata below. It stood several feet above the g…
Caisson Foundation - Mechanism, Types, Construction
The word caisson is derived from latin capsa [1] which means box or case.
In Civil Engineering, Caissons denote watertight structures which are constructed in connection with the excavation for f…
Uses of Caisson Foundation - Geotechnical
Main functions of caisson foundation are given below.
- Caisson is used in building bridge piers as it stays in water almost all the time.
- Caisson is constructed in connection with excavation for the f…
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