EI 02G001
CEMP-E
01 July 1997
Table 1-5. Concrete Cast in Shell Driven without Mandrel.
LENGTH
9 - 24 M (30 - 80 FT)
MATERIAL
ACI 318 FOR CONCRETE
SPECIFICATION
DESIGN
SEE TABLE 1-3
STRESSES
DESIGN LOADS
0.5 - 0.7 MPA (50 - 70 TONS)
DISADVANTAGES
DISPLACEMENT OF SOIL
DIFFICULT TO SPLICE AFTER CONCRETE PLACEMENT
TIP SHOULD BE PROTECTED DURING DRIVING
ADVANTAGES
CAN BE REDRIVEN
SHELL IS NOT EASILY DAMAGED
INTERNALLY INSPECTED AFTER DRIVING
LOW SOIL DISPLACEMENT WHEN DRIVEN
APPLICATION
ILLUSTRATION
1-8