A Brief Summary
Bored piles, also referred to as auger-cast piles, are large-diameter cast-in-place concrete piles used commonly to support buildings when column loads are high. The design of bored piles requires the designer or the project’s geotechnical engineer to estimate the load-carrying capacity of the pile based on the ground conditions at the project site. One way to predict the pile capacity is by carrying out calculations using soil parameters obtained from site investigation data. While many pile design methods are highly empirical, pile capacity can also be affected by other factors such as the method of installation, quality of workmanship, and construction materials used. Therefore, pile load testing is an essential aspect of pile design that should not be overlooked.
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