As the name suggests, precast concrete piles are square, hexagonal or cylindrical segments of concrete that are made prior to the start of a foundational project and transported to the construction site as and when they are required. They are a popular material choice in piling because they reduce the amount of time it takes to install a foundation and provide an economical and environmentally friendly solution. Read on as we go over some of the different uses…
As mentioned above, precast concrete piles are moulded ahead of time which means that they can be utilised immediately upon arriving at a piling construction site. This often reduces the length of the installation process because there is no need to wait for the concrete to cure – a necessary step in the implementation of cast-in-situ concrete piles – and this key characteristic makes them particularly useful in budget-focused projects. After all, a lot of money is often swallowed up by a lengthy installation process when it comes to foundational construction.
Furthermore, higher working stresses can often be applied to precast concrete piles as they are driven into the ground which makes them an ideal solution for locations where hard stratum (technical jargon used to describe a layer of sedimentary rock) is present as the piles can be safely driven with enough force to bypass this rock effectively in a way that cast-in-situ piles cannot.
Where durability is required, precast concrete piles are a valuable contender as the material is resistant to corrosion and extremely adaptable to the extensive range of soil conditions that are found across the UK. As a result, it is not uncommon for precast concrete piles to be utilised in projects that are located within close proximity to water.
As the experts in all things piling related, the team here at Rhino Piling take all of the necessary precautions in order to ensure that the most suitable piling approach is undertaken as per the requirements of each and every project. Precast concrete piles are an extremely versatile piling solution and are often considered to be the 2nd most popular option, after steel. To find out more information, get in contact with the piling Manchester has to offer today.
