Piers

piers
× A raised structure in a body of water, typically
supported by well spaced piles or pillars. Bridges,
buildings, and walkways may all be supported by
piers.

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Pier foundation

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Pier foundation
× collection of large diameter cylindrical columns to
support the superstructure and transfer large super-
imposed loads to the firm strata below
× found in the coastal areas
× also known as “post foundation”

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Pier foundation
PIER CAP

PIER

PILE CAP

PILE

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 2.
TYPES OF PIER
FOUNDATION

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TYPES OF PIER FOUND
ATION

1. MASONRY OR CONCRETE PIER

2. DRILLED CAISSONS

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Masonry or concrete pier
× depends on the level of the stratum
× If a good bearing stratum exists up to 5m, masonry
piers are used
× The size and the shape of the piers depend on the
nature of the soil, depth of the bed etc.

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Drilled caissons
× usually refer to the cylindrical foundation
× compressed member subjected to an axial load at
the top and reaction at the bottom

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 3.
Advantages of pier
foundation

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Advantages of pier foundati
o n
× easy and requires less amount of materials and
labor
× wide range variety when it comes to design

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 4.
Pier foundation
construction details

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Spacing of piers
Pier foundations usually are built 1 – 1.5 feet above
the ground. This gap (how far apart are foundation
piers) is necessary to prevent the moisture as the
moisture damages the wooden structures.

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Shape and size of piers
The shape of the piers is: The piers can be made
× Square from varied materials.
× Rectangular × Wood
× Circle
× Brick
The diameter of piers is
usually 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., 16 × Solid Concrete
in., The depth is around 5-6 ft.

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