Important data to be recorded during installation of piling

Recording of data is of utmost importance during installation of piles as in case of any other foundation structure; since most of these details would not be available once the installation is completed. All the following data are to be captured suitably, and recorded in appropriate tables / formats.

Stages for installation of bored cast in-situ concrete piles using DMC method

Once the design is completed and Good for Construction pile layout drawing is received at site for installation, a detailed work program is prepared, taking into consideration the major project milestones. All templates and quality check formats are also prepared and kept ready.

The following are the major steps involved in installation of bored cast in-situ concrete piles.

What are bored cast in-situ concrete piles?

Piles are the most common type of deep foundation, that safely transfer loads from the super structure to the subsurface strata by means of friction, end bearing or a combination of both. Piles can be broadly classified based on the following parameters.

1. Mechanism of load transfer – Friction, End bearing, or a combination of both.

2. Method of installation of piles – Driven (displacement) piles or bored (replacement) piles.

3. Type of material used for piling – Concrete, steel, timber, sand or composite piles.

Among these, concrete piles can be classified further as pre-cast and cast in situ concrete piles. Though there are a variety of piling options, the most common type of piles used for majority of construction works in India are bored cast in situ concrete piles.

Contractor’s All Risk Policy (or CAR Policy)

Construction projects generally involve countless risks, minor to major, which could lead to serious financial loss to any or all of the stakeholders of the project. Some of them could even lead to the premature termination of the project also. Theft, accident, fire, riot, negligence, loss, burglary, and damage to equipments and machinery are some of the major risks associated with construction projects, to list a few.

To prevent such major financial loss, and to transfer the risk from the project stakeholders, insuring the project wholly or partially is considered as one of the primary options. Insurance of works is nothing other than a form of risk management, by which we transfer the risk from one entity to other, through exchange of payment.