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What are fender Piles? – Its Types, application and uses in construction

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Last Updated on: September 6, 2022 by Saad Iqbal

Ever wondered what fender piles are and why they’re used in construction? Fender piles are large vertical members driven into the ground next to the ship and they protect the dock or ship’s wharf from the vessel’s collision. Pre-stressed concrete Fender Piles are the material of choice for preventing collisions between fixed piers and boats. … Read more

What Is Under-reamed Pile Foundation?

Published on: February 2, 2017 by Saad Iqbal

Many times during soil exploration, geotech engineers have to face soils that are very likely to undergo volumetric changes due to moisture variation underneath the ground surface. This expansion and shrinkage can cause distress which is very dangerous and critical as far as bearing of the foundation is concerned. This is the case for all … Read more