VIETNAM TECHNICAL VIEW
The installation of jacked foundation piles involves driving or jacking the piles into the ground using a hydraulic jack or a pile driving rig. The piles are typically installed in a sequence, starting from the center of the pile group and working outward. The installation process should be monitored closely to ensure that the piles are installed at the correct angle, depth, and alignment.
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To avoid lateral soil pressure buildup that can cause heave, large pile groups should be installed in a specific sequence, generally working from the inside outward. D. Managing Ground Conditions
Automatic data loggers should record jacking force versus depth continuously. Sudden drops in pressure may indicate pile damage or unexpected soft pockets.
: Operates with minimal noise and virtually zero seismic vibration, safeguarding nearby historic buildings and mass rapid transit (MRT) tunnels.
After reaching peak force, the load is released to zero and immediately reapplied. The downward movement (the first "set") is measured. Acceptance Criteria: A pile is considered "set" if the downward movement does not exceed 10 mm with a minimum holding time of 30 seconds . GeoSS recommends achieving two consistent sets to confirm stability. Course Hero Machinery and Operational Standards Capacity Utilization:
| Parameter | GEOSS (Singapore) | BS 8004 (UK) | Eurocode 7 | |-----------|-------------------|--------------|-------------| | Max jacking force | 80% of pile structural capacity | 75% (driven piles) | 85% (static load) | | Heave limit | 15 mm at 1 m distance | 25 mm at 2 m | Not explicitly defined | | Verticality tolerance | 1:200 | 1:75 | 1:100 | | Restrike period (clay) | 3 to 7 days after initial jacking | 1 to 5 days | 2 to 10 days | | Pre-boring permission | Required if SPT > 50 or clay N > 20 | Optional | By specification |
Even with robust machinery, ground behavior can be unpredictable. GEOSS emphasizes proactive monitoring to protect public infrastructure:
