orientation of precast concrete piles

[PAeng22]

What is considered an acceptable rotational tolerance for the installation of square precast concrete piles? In other words, how much can the pile be oriented from the plan orientation?

 

[hokie66]

In most cases, it makes no difference. Precast concrete piles, unless designed for bending, are just axial members, so the orientation has no affect.

 

[PAeng22]

These particular piles have a pinned connection to the pile cap. They have a small shear load at the top. This would create some bending but it is not significant.

 

[ukengineer58]

I think 75mm tolerance is the norm in any direction in plan.