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Steep Pile Batters

Steep Pile Batters

Steep Pile Batters

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Anyone ever install DRIVEN piles at a batter of 2:1 (V:H)?  If so, what kind of problems, if any, did you encounter during the installation?

RE: Steep Pile Batters

Never heard of such a steep batter for a driven pile. It would probably require a driving template or frame. Also, efficency of the hammer would be significantly reduced at such a batter.

RE: Steep Pile Batters

Agree with DRC1, a single-acting hammer may not operate at that steep angle because of internal friction. As a bridge contractor, the rule-of-thumb we experienced was that any batter greater than 4:1 (V:H) is difficult.

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RE: Steep Pile Batters

Can you use helical piles instead?

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