The knowledge on design, equipment and methods to build deep foundations is important for an Engineer to be industry ready in the current world where “Building structures in challenging strata with speed and precision through technology” is the key. This course has an abridged, systematic, and complete treatment to Design and construction practices of pile foundations, corresponding load testing, quality control, Environment, health and safety and challenges in the execution of Pile foundations. The materials, workmanship, and construction procedures for different piles like Cast in-situ piles, Precast piles, under reamed piles and so on are dealt with and presented by field experts through case studies and Illustrations. It also covers the overview of the advancements in pile foundation such as CFA piles, Spun piles, and Helical piles and overview of analysis software for pile foundations.

Course Objectives

• Introduce the concept of Piling works and design requirements for a pile
• Elaborate the construction procedures which are involved in different pile foundations
• Explain the different load test which need to be conducted on the piles.
• Understand the Environmental, Health and Safety standards which need to be in place for the handling of the pile works
• Elaborate on the bill of quantities of various Pile foundations