Precast Concrete Piles

Precast Concrete Piles: In construction, precast concrete piles are usually square or hexagonal tubes or tube segments. They feature solid cross-section designs for short and moderate length units. They are also built light, by hollowing out the interior in hexagonal, circular or octagonal sections. The result is a pipe section that saves weight and can stand up under high pressure. Once driven into place, each pile’s interiors can also be filled with concrete. This adds structure for better overall reinforcement and weatherproofing. This is especially crucial where piles experience severe frost action, as it helps prevent them from cracking. Drainage holes may also be created to stop water accumulating in the hollow interiors of the pipes themselves. Piles that carry applied loads in end-bearing, predominantly, should drive through soft clay and into dense sands. They’ll also require economies in concrete and weight reductions so that handling works as it should.