 ##  [Pile Cap](/pile-cap) 

  ##  [Pile Cap](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/pile-cap-0) 

  
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**Engineering &amp; Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 
Definition

A thick reinforced concrete structural element placed atop a group of piles that ties pile heads together, distributes superstructure loads (axial, lateral and moment) among the piles and transfers those loads to the supporting soil–pile system while providing local punching, shear and bearing resistance.