Pile capacity refers to the maximum load a pile foundation can safely support without experiencing failure. It is determined by evaluating both the pile's structural strength and the soil's bearing capacity around and beneath the pile tip and shaft.

Pile Capacity

Maximum load

Pile foundation is a deep foundation system used to transfer building loads to a deeper, more stable soil layer when surface soils are unable to support the structure. It involves driving or drilling long, slender columns into the ground, which are designed to withstand vertical, lateral, and uplift loads from the structure above.

Pile Foundation

Structural strength refers to the ability of a structure to withstand loads and forces without experiencing failure or excessive deformation. It is a critical aspect in engineering and architecture, ensuring the safety, stability, and longevity of buildings, bridges, and other constructions.

Structural Strength

Soil bearing capacity is the maximum load per unit area which the soil or subsoil can support without undergoing settlement that can compromise structural stability. It is a crucial factor in construction and civil engineering, as it determines the depth and type of foundations needed for buildings and other structures to ensure their safety and longevity.

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