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RCC PILE FOUNDATION
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System Components
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Initial Cost Structure
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Critical Factors
1. Depth of pile and number of reamers
2. Quality of soil
3. Water table level
4. Clear cover of concrete to reinforcement
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Tools Used
1. Crow Bar 4. Reamer
2. Spade 5. Tape
3. Basket
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DO’S
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DON’T’S
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1. Pile should be cast immediately after boring to avoid collapse of bore wall
2. Depth of pile should be checked properly
3. Concrete should be properly compacted
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1. Fine sand should not be used for concreting
2. Concrete should not be used for a designload
more than 80 tones
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Construction Process
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Set out the location for bores
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Mark the area for pile foundations
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Dig the bore to 30cm deep using crow bar
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Wet the bore and dig with reamer
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Apply force over the reamer for digging bore
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Remove the mud from reamer at regular intervals
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Dig the bore to the required depth
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Check the depth of the bore
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Tie the reinforcement
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Place the reinforcement in the bore
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Fill the bore with cement concrete
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