Advantages of Steel Pipe Piles
Particularity: Strong, High drivability, High reliability
So that
Less number of piles and small foundation
High durability, reliability foundation
Long piles into the deep bearing layer
Short construction period
Characteristics | Steel Pipe Piles | Bored Piles | PC Piles |
Applied depth | ~ about 90m | ~ about 90m | ~ about 50m |
Strength | High | Middle | Middle |
Quality | High (factory products) | Middle (site products) | Middle (tends to crack when being driving) |
Driving Speed | Fast | Slow | Middle |
Wasted Soil | Little | Much | Little |
Cost | It depends on design conditions. Steel pipe piles are economical for long piles into deep soft soil | ||