Rock-Socketing Piles
Rock-Socketing Piles
(OP)
Has anyone ever heard of rock-socketing timber piles? I've heard of RS steel and conc., but never timber. Is that an acceptable practice?
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RE: Rock-Socketing Piles
RE: Rock-Socketing Piles
The contractor's said he's done it before. I'm skeptical.
RE: Rock-Socketing Piles
Just because now you have us curious, please post details.
RE: Rock-Socketing Piles
If you didnt do this, what would keep the base of the piles in place?
RE: Rock-Socketing Piles
I'll update the forum after we meet in the coming weeks. I've talked to several geotechnical engineers. There all of the same opinion. "never seen it and skeptical".
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