543R-00
Design, Manufacture, and Installation of Concrete Piles (Reapproved 2005)
2000, 49 pp.
$62.50

This report presents recommendations to assist the design architect/engineer, manufacturer, field engineer, and contractor in the design and use of most types of concrete piles for many kinds of construction projects. The introductory chapter gives descriptions of the various types of piles and definitions used in this report. Chapter 2 discusses factors that should be considered in the design of piles and pile foundations and presents data to assist the engineer in evaluating and providing for factors that affect the load-carrying capacities of different types of concrete piles. Chapter 3 lists the various materials used in constructing concrete piles and makes recommendations regarding how these materials affect the quality and strength of concrete. Reference is made to applicable codes and specifications. Minimum requirements and basic manufacturing procedures for precast piles are stated so that design requirements for quality, strength, and durability can be achieved (Chapter 4). The concluding Chapter 5 outlines general principles for proper installation of piling so that the struc-tural integrity and ultimate purpose of the pile are achieved. Traditional installation methods, as well as recently developed techniques, are discussed.

Contents:
Chapter 1—Introduction, p. 543R-2

1.0—General

1.1—Types of piles

Chapter 2—Design, p. 543R-4

2.0—Notation

2.1—General design considerations

2.2—Loads and stresses to be resisted

2.3—Structural strength design and allowable service

capacities

2.4—Installation and service conditions affecting design

2.5—Other design and specification considerations

Chapter 3—Materials, p. 543R-24

3.1—Concrete

3.2—Reinforcement and prestressing materials

3.3—Steel casing

3.4—Structural steel cores and stubs

3.5—Grout

3.6—Anchorages

3.7—Splices

Chapter 4—Manufacture of precast concrete piles,

p. 543R-27

4.1—General

4.2—Forms

4.3—Placement of steel reinforcement

4.4—Embedded items

4.5—Mixing, transporting, placing, and curing concrete

4.6—Pile manufacturing

4.7—Handling and storageChapter 5—Installation of driven piles, p. 543R-31

5.0—Purpose and scope

5.1—Installation equipment, techniques, and methods

5.2—Prevention of damage to piling during installation

5.3—Handling and positioning during installation

5.4—Reinforcing steel and steel core placement

5.5—Concrete placement for CIP and CIS piles

5.6—Pile details

5.7—Extraction of concrete piles

5.8—Concrete sheet piles

Chapter 6—References, p. 543R-45

6.1—Referenced standards and reports

6.2—Cited references