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Spread Footing Piles

Spread Footing Piles

Spread Footing Piles

(OP)
Hey,

Does anyone know where I can find any good online references for the design of spread footing piles (i.e. piles with increased end bearing due to a larger diameter at the base)?

It would be most appreciated!

Thank ya

RE: Spread Footing Piles

I think you can do a search with the words "pile" & "bell" as search criteria.

RE: Spread Footing Piles

There was an Eng-Tips thread on this topic which may help:

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=39166

You can also do the search that kslee suggested.  And before designing belled piles, you should consult your soil report so that you are able to determine the permissible bearing pressure at various depths.  

It wouldn't hurt to talk to your local piling contractors to make sure that what you are specifying is practical in your area.  Pile types tend to be geographically influenced.

 

BA

RE: Spread Footing Piles

I think the phase "drilled piers/shafts" should place "piles" to better suit your need.

RE: Spread Footing Piles

(OP)
Thanks very much for your comments.

Bell piles! Thats the word I was looking for.

RE: Spread Footing Piles

I would use "Belled Piers". Sounds better to me :)

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