A driven pile is a long, slender column, which is used to support and resist forces. They are made from preformed materials and have a predetermined shape that can be assessed before installation. They are installed by impact hammering or another method that pushes them into the earth. Here are the benefits of driven foundation piles installed by piling companies London.

Quality
A driven pile provides a complete and total engineering solution. Piles are made with a quality assurance process that eliminates guesswork to create reliable, known, and cost-effective product that can be used with a range of different subsurface conditions.

The driven pile is made from natural materials or pre-manufactured structural shapes to a certain tolerance. They are made from high strength materials and have excellent quality control. A good foundation piling London company will ensure that there piles meet the standards necessary and that there piles are consistent in quality.

Driven piles will maintain their shape as they are installed. They don’t bulge in soft soil conditions, and they are generally not damaged by installing additional piles. It is possible to inspect hollow-section piles before and after they are installed to ensure their integrity. Solid-section piles can also be inspected to verify their integrity.

Piling contractors in London are able to model the pile driving process before installation to determine the proper equipment necessary for the job. Static and dynamic testing can be used to confirm the load bearing capacity of an installed pile. Dynamic testing is also used to confirm the hammer is performing properly. Most modern hammers have impact velocity measurement devices installed onto them which offers an excellent degree of quality control.

Cost-Effective
Britain piles are typically the most cost-effective deep foundation solution available. You will only ever pay for what you actually need. A piling contractor in London will not add extra costs or expenses for cleaning up the site. It is possible to fabricate that wide variety of materials and shapes of driven piles to make them tough enough to be driven by modern hammers meaning that less piles are needed per project, which results in massive savings on building the foundation of the property.

The capacity of a pile can be verified easily through static or dynamic pile testing. The capacity of a pile can be optimised to create these act capacity needed (factoring for safety) to further minimise the cost of the foundation. Testing will also eliminate the uncertainty of bearing capacity estimates that static analysis gives. This means that there is no longer a need to be overly conservative, not to mention wasteful, to prevent failure.

Adaptability
The adaptability of a driven pile is one of the best benefits. You can choose a specific pile that meets your specific needs, budget, and site conditions. Piles can be made from a range of materials including steel, concrete, and wood.

Adapt easily to various site conditions to provide a uniform minimum capacity in a reliable way. This eliminates the uncertainty of site variability. Driven piles will be installed to specific criteria, such as a minimum blow count per unit penetration. Driven piles can also be cut off to shorten the length or even spliced to make them longer. Pile shoes, known as points, can be added to help with penetration requirements and create reliable contact with the rock.

Driven piles also adapt well to the unique conditions and restrictions of the site. They are best used near or with water. There will be no need for special casings nor will there be any delays caused by curing concrete. A pile that has been driven through water can be used immediately, allowing for fast and efficient construction. When it comes to bridges and peers, are driven pile can be quickly incorporated into a bent structure. This allows for the bridge or peer to be used as a work platform.

There are many more benefits to driven piles than just this. Get in touch to learn more about the benefits of driven piles and arrange a free consultation.