Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
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My structural guy is concerned about cleaning out residual debris from the drilled holes for end bearing piles of 24 in dia. Does anyone know of a device/method for cleaning out the last of the spoils from holes too small for a person to fit down??
Thanks
Howie
Thanks
Howie





RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
Thanks
again
Howie
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
If end bearing is that essential for your project then install grouting pipes in the reinforcement and grout the point of your pile.
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
In OZ, Workplace Health and Safety would emasculate anyone even thinking of going down a drilled pile hole; unless, confined space ticket held, trained observers, resue equipment ready etc etc.
Unfortunately there is a practice known as "chucking some water down and spinning the auger" used by some.
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
Also, hang a heavy rod on a light rope and watch what it does.
You may have to go to some form of compaction. I never trust machines alone doing the job.
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
RE: Cleaning holes for end-bearing piles
by your description I recognize, with some modifications, the "flat-jack" technique some contractors use in Italy. I've always believed it's a great way to ensure the pile's end does not lay upon sh..oot