Pile Driving

The installation process that transfers structural loads to deeper, competent soils by driving prefabricated piles into the ground using impact hammers, vibratory drivers, or static pressing equipment until a targeted penetration, set, or resistance is achieved.

A foundation installation method that places long, slender structural elements (piles) into the ground by impact hammering, vibratory driving or similar dynamic actions so that load is transferred to deeper, competent strata through a combination of shaft friction and end bearing; installation alters surrounding soil conditions and requires monitoring of blow‑count, penetration and alignment.