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Timber Pile/Concrete Cap Connection

Timber Pile/Concrete Cap Connection

Timber Pile/Concrete Cap Connection

(OP)
Could anyone give advice on how to connect a timber pile and a reinforced concrete pile cap? Let's say a 12" pile with a 3'x3'x36"deep pile cap.

TIA,

JP

RE: Timber Pile/Concrete Cap Connection

JP - For general information, get the "Timber Pile Design & Construction Manual", see page 53, in Chapter 5. Here is a link to the free .pdf
http://www.timberpilingcouncil.org/manual/manual.html

For the specifics, and a source for the necessary "parts", get the TECO Catalog (see page 51) at this link
http://www.clevelandsteel.com/divisions/construction/construction.htm

The "Design Manual for TECO Connectors", at the same link, repeats the catalog info.

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RE: Timber Pile/Concrete Cap Connection

(OP)
Thank you very much. Just what I was looking for. Any suggestions on steel orientation in the cap under a single pile. Calculated the required are for punching shear. Need to figure out orientation. Just a mat at the bottom surface ...

Thanks for your help.

JP

RE: Timber Pile/Concrete Cap Connection

JP - Suggest that your punching shear calcs be based on plain (unreinforced) concrete strength. Then, add a rebar cage that includes both  top and bottom mats.

This is one of those times when there is no point in "skimping" on reinforcement, regardless of what the calculations show. The differential cost of a significant rebar cage is trivial compared to the cost of associated pile driving, concrete forming & placement.

Best Wishes

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