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Site Class F to D change due to pile foundation?
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EricRejoin
Geotechnical
I think that the site class would remain Class F for a traditional foundation pile. An exception might be the use of a rammed aggregate pier or a stone column where liquefiable soil is responsible for the Class F designation where you might be able to argue that the the rammed aggregate pier or stone column could mitigate the risk of liquefaction.
HTURKAK
Structural
- Jul 22, 2017
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No.. For piled foundations on sites with liquefaction risk , you should look the requirements of Standard Section 12.13.8.3. The pile design shall consider the effects of liquefaction and liquefaction induced downdrag .
In case of soil improvement ( grouting, stone column ..) you may urge the site class is upgraded to D as ERICREJOIN stated.
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