H-pile design guide

Publication 335

Steel Construction Institute, 2005
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Current

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Abstract

Provides guidance on the selection, design and installation of steel H-piles and UC section plunge columns for foundations to all types of structure. Current practice and experience in this field are presented and discussed, and recommendations are given. Describes characteristics and advantages of steel bearing piles to assist in selection of the correct pile type for any given site and soil conditions. Load transfer mechanisms are described and limit state design methods applied in line with the new Eurocodes.

Author

Biddle, A. R.

History

See also: AD369 Steel bearing piles: Pile driving formulae and driving resistance (SCI, 2012) which provides guidance on the use of pile driving formulae.

ISBN

9781849421645

Subjects

  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Bearing piles
  • Materials
  • Metal sections/other items
  • Steel

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With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.

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