Structural Stability: A Comprehensive Review of Pile Foundations in Construction

Abstract

This article examines the essential business management expertise and analyses the piling process, where lengthy poles are driven into the ground to improve the safety and reliability of construction projects. Pile foundations, critical for supporting structures like homes and roads, come in different shapes, sizes, and materials depending on soil conditions. They play a vital role in various construction scenarios, dealing with issues such as uplift loads and external forces like wind and waves. This study will explore the suitability of pile foundations in different situations, including high groundwater tables, heavy superstructure loads, cost considerations, compressible shallow soil, scouring risk near water bodies, proximity to canals or drainage systems, poor soil conditions, and unmanageable water seepage. The article also discusses three types of pile foundations: Driven Pile Foundations, Cast-in-situ Pile Foundations, and Combined Pile Foundations, highlighting their materials, soil compaction processes, and limitations. It will also emphasize the principles of pile design and engineering practices in cold regions, stressing the need for a deeper understanding of various factors to predict pile behaviours accurately. Loading tests are used to uncover factors related to the bearing capacity of piles in cold regions. Frost heave, frost jacking, and the frozen soil–pile interface are also explored. Gathering reliable data from on-site monitoring or lab testing is crucial for analyzing the bearing capacity of piles in frozen ground and understanding the processes during freezing.