Q:
What is the basic difference between Auger Pressure Grouted (APG) piles and Auger Pressure Grouted Displacement (APGD) Piles?
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APGD Piles are formed by displacing the soil to the perimeter of the pile while a conventional APG pile is formed by augering materials from the ground to the suface with a continuous flight auger...
Q:
Can pile reinforcement be placed into these piles?
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Yes, with the fluid nature of the grout mix, post installation of pile reinforcement can be performed. The actual size and length of reinforcement is a function of design requirements. However, a cage of approximately 1/3rd the length of the pile is common. Where uplift loads are designed, a full length center bar is common.
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Are APG or APGD piles affected by a subsurface ground water table?
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A ground water table that occurs below the top of pile elevation does not interfere with the installation of APG or APGD piles. Since both pile types inject the grout under pressure through the hollow stem and through a port at the tip of the bit, any water present is forced to the surface on top of the grout and is purged onto the ground.
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How do I find out what region serves the state where my company is located?
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