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Section 3-1 deep FoundationsMeMo to Designers 3-1 August 20131 LRFDDRAFT3-1 deep FOUNDATIONSDeep FOUNDATIONS are structural components that in comparison to shallow FOUNDATIONS transfer load into deeper layers of earth materials. deep FOUNDATIONS , generically referred to herein as piles, can be driven piles, drilled shafts, micropiles, and grouted-in-place piles. Vertical ground anchors (Tie-downs) are also classified as deep FOUNDATIONS . Piles can be used in a group with a cap footing, or as a single pile /shaft supporting a column. Structure Design (SD) is responsible for calculating the pile factored design loads and for providing structural details.
MEMO TO DESIGNERS 3-1 • AUGUST 2013 4 Section -1 Deep Foundations LRFD DRFT A soil plug is left intact at the bottom of the open-ended CISS piles so that the pile …
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