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Basic of Piling Works and Several Types of Piling Construction in Dubai

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  There are two main types of foundations; shallow and deep foundations. These foundations show the relative depth of the soil on which the buildings are constructed.  If the width of the footing is more than the depth of the foundation and the width is less than ten feet deep, then such situations are known as shallow foundations. When the surface soils are strong enough to support the imposed loads of the buildings and other structures, a shallow foundation is used.  If the width of the foundation is less than the depth of the foundation, then such cases are known as deep foundations. When the imposed loads of the building are needed to be transferred deep into the soil, deep foundations are used.  This article will briefly explain what  piling works   are and explain several types of piling construction.   Basics of piling A pile working or pile foundation is when several series or columns are inserted into the grounds to tran...

Site Conditions for Shoring Work and Materials Needed for Secant Shoring

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  When a building is built on sandy soil or soft ground, at such times, it becomes necessary to construct a secant pile wall. Secant pile wall, ensure that the structure behind the wall would remain proper and it won't have the risk of falling due to high lateral pressure working.    This work is carried under the expert supervision of a quality engineer, construction manager, safety officers, and skilled labor. For this work, rotary drilling rigs ensure that the soil remains firm and the surrounding structures are not disturbed.    This article will explain the site conditions for performing the  shoring work  and the material needed to construct   sheet piles in Dubai .     Site condition for shoring work The subsurface of the area is made up of loose sand accumulating on the top layer. The medium and the layer below are made up of the formation of calcarenite and sandstone over time.   The reason to construct ...

What Is Shoring and How to Safely Shore Your Construction Project?

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In the field of construction, shoring is the practice of supporting a structure with the help of a temporary arrangement. It is a measure to avoid a collapse of trench walls collapse to prevent accidents with construction workers and passersby. It is one of the essential safety measures in the field of construction. Shoring is different from shielding. In shielding the construction sites is covered or shielded with a means of the net or other things that avoid accidents. Shoring, on the other hand, is physically supporting the structure and avoiding its collapse. Thus shoring is the primary system and more important than shielding as it anticipates the destruction of the whole arrangement in the first place. A competent  shoring contractor   can help you with the best shoring solutions for every construction needs with the help of the shoring systems, as mentioned above.

Tips for Choosing a Piling Company

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A sturdy foundation is important for an established and long-lasting construction. If the piling foundation is not built properly or groundwork is satisfactory then the integrity of the structure may be compromised. This could lead to damage to the building or make the building insecure for entry. Piling mostly consists of concrete, steel, or wood. This piling is inserted deeply into the ground to provide a strong foundation for your structure. A foundation on which you built the structure must be correct and for that, it is required that you select the right person for the job. When you choose a shoring and piling companies in Dubai, you should keep in mind the following tips and factors. Equipment & Personnel It is essential that you ask a wide range of questions before hiring ground engineering contractors in Dubai . You must have confidence that the piling companies in Dubai which you hire must offer an excellent service and work must be carried out by their ...

Why Is Piling Needed?

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A strong foundation is the guarantor of a bright future. It is not only factual for human characters but also for man-made objects. Anything which is based on goodness reflects goodness in the long-term. If a building has been constructed on a strong, sturdy foundation then it will be able to stand through a number of future weathering and calamities. Thus, the significance of a good foundation is applicable in all situations. The main reason for the untimely collapse of the building is a poor foundation. When such kind of incidents occurs they not only destroy the homes of many but also take away the lives of a number of people. Therefore, before setting up a massive structure, steps should be taken to measure the strength of the ground on which the building is going to be set up. These measures are known as piling. What is piling? Piling is fundamentally a method which is used to artificially reinforce the base of multi-storied buildings. Piling is important to th...

Why is it important to do a Soil Nail Wall?

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For any kind of construction work, soil nailing is done to stable the soil. This method is mostly used to stable slopes, retaining walls or when excavations are done. Slender reinforced bars are used and these bars are called nails and hence the name, Nail soiling. Soil nailing is generally done in places where landslide is a regular problem. Nails and steel reinforcement bars and inserted to the soil and then they are anchored to the soil strata. Soil nailing is done after the soil testing investigation is done. The investigation shows the nature of the soil and whether a vertical construction be done. Soil nailing is only done in places where soil is not stable or else construction cannot take place. This unique method involves from inserting the nails from the top and then moving to the bottom. This prevents from landslide at the time of construction. Drilling is done into the ground where the nails have to be inserted. Once drilling is done by the ground engi...

Things You Need To Know About Piling

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The core of every civilization is Residence, and having a home to live is the most basic human need. While everyone in the world is bothered with getting a house to stay in, there are some who are willing to make efforts to build houses others can live in. These people are foundation and piling contractors who work for Piling Companies in UAE. Day in and out they figure out newer ways to build durable houses in which families share a lifetime. There are various types of foundations used in building durable housing. Top Piling Companies in UAE expertise in various forms of foundations like masonry, concrete, wooden and even piles. It is their expertise and having an elite bunch of foundation contractors at their disposal that makes building durable structures an act of relative ease. Pile foundations have made construction in difficult situations easier. Various piling and foundation companies in Dubai have sprung up for the same reason: turning impossible constru...

All You Need To Know About Micro-Piles

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Construction companies place a special emphasis on getting a stable and deep foundation built for their real estate construction projects. It helps the Piling contractors in Dubai to penetrate the structure deep below the ground surface and thus provide structural stability as well as prevent overloading. Why Micro-Piles Are Popular among Piling Contractors Near me? Foundations can be categorized as deep foundations or shallow foundations (depending on how deep the structure is inserted). Pile foundations are a form of deep foundations. Within piling, there are sub-categories that are classified based on the diameter of the vertical piling. Micro-piles are one such sub-categories that are popular in the real estate property construction domain among Piling contractors in Dubai . Many experts typically work with diameters ranging from 140mm to 300mm, depending on the specific construction needs. Uses of Micro Piles 1 – It offers structural support to the building 2 – It...

Understanding the Different Types of Shoring

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Shoring is a form of support. It is generally used as temporary support to attain stability during the repair or original construction of building and in an excavation. Shoring work is classified into the following 3 categories. The kind of shoring a contractor select will depend on a particular building’s structural status and the conditions surrounding the building’s weakness. 1. Ranking Shores The ranking shore is a system of giving temporary support to an unsafe wall. It is also known as the inclined shore. The ranking shore is the most commonly used type of shoring. In this method, rankers are utilized to provide sideways support to the wall. A ranking shore consists of the following components. Inclined Members Wall Plate Sole Plate Cleats Needles Bracing Continue reading

What Are Important Considerations Of Shoring Work?

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In the real estate construction business, shoring works do not get much of the credit but it should be provided with the credits for all the hard work done by the activity. In the Pacific Northwest kind of regions where there is a hilly terrain along with the ever-increasing density, shoring is the only option and is the single most design ingredient that is very important which allows the construction otherwise the land would have been declared tight sites or the prohibitively steep. Since there is a shortage of the land area in the urban locality, challenging sites are becoming more and more appealing to the homeowners as well as the builders which also resulted in the increase in the reliance of the builders on the shoring work. Continue reading