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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 ...

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...

What is a Bored Cast in Situ Concrete pile?

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Construction activities are rather expensive. They can get more expensive if there are errors in the process. In order to eliminate errors, a Bored Cast in Situ Concrete Pile is constructed primarily by digging a hole in the ground. This hole in the ground is made keeping in mind the type of the ground. Means such as percussive or rotary method with the help of permanent or temporary casing or even drilling the mud are used for this purpose. Once the hole has been made, construction experts from piling companies in UAE get together and decide if the location and dimensions of it are right or no. On finalising it, the hole is then filled with reinforced concrete. Continue reading

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

Expert Construction Piling Contractors Can Put Safety Fears to Rest

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Professional piling contractors in Dubai work towards ensuring the foundations of the newly  constructed building and projects are secure and safe along with making sure that the work that is  carried out keeping in mind with the Safety and healthy. Professional Piling Contractors in Dubai should ensure protecting people’s health, safety and  protecting the environment (HSC) as their core values while conducting and developing the piling  foundations for any projects, whether it’s a residential building, commercial tower, bridge or  road project. Regardless of the work to be done i.e. either the use of the mini piling rigs to reduce the risk  concerning the vibration to the building as well as the people living near the building, the use  of the modern underpinning methods to keep the ground in place that is less stable, done by Piling  work experts in the UAE can will help in overcoming the issues that are generally faced in the  p...

Pros and Cons of Piling Installation Methods

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Piling is an important part of the construction industry. Piling contractors in the UAE uses piling to provide much-needed support to permanent and temporary installations like buildings, bridges, and industrial structures. During piling work , the structures are easy to use and install. That’s why piling is a common sight within and outside of the construction industry. Types of Piling There are different types of piling. Each of which has been developed for a particular purpose. Nowadays, it is possible to construct piling structure using natural and man-made materials. Mostly by using one of three materials, piling is made. Continue Reading