The Benefits of Hiring Specialized Contractors for Piling and Drilling

Posted by Mega contracting co. ltd. on August 11th, 2017

The foundation of any building or structure is important to ensure its stability. That is why it is pertinent to hire a specialist contractor for installing piling and foundation preparation.

Construction using a deep foundation allows the transfer of building loads farther down from the surface than a shallow foundation does, especially if a stable surface bed for the foundation depths. A pile is a vertical structural element of a deep foundation, which is driven or drilled in deep into the ground at the building site to reach a more stable layer or hold the ground together firmly to provide a more stable platform to build on. 

Foundations relying on driven concrete piles often come in groups or arrays connected by a pile cap, which is a large concrete block into which the heads of the piles are embedded. This is used to distribute loads that are larger than one pile can bear over a large area. Pile caps and isolated piles are typically connected with beams to tie the foundation elements together while the lighter structural elements bear on the grade beams, while heavier elements bear directly on the pile caps. This makes for a stable foundation which ensures that all loads are distributed evenly. 

All of this is highly technical work, requiring experience and know how to implement properly. It should also be remembered that different work sites and construction locations will have differing ground conditions. Sandy ground will require more piles with structures built into them to prevent settling or sinking, and must be driven to the proper depth for them to work as they should.  Locations close to bodies of water will also need special attention to make sure that the moisture and wet conditions do not degrade the piles and keep the foundation and the structure from sinking and settling into the ground.   

Proper analysis of the ground quality is therefore vital to guarantee that the proper foundation piling type and technique is applied to each specific location and condition.  Hiring a qualified specialist piling contractor for the foundation work guarantees a stable and safe structure and prevents failure of a building due to a bad foundation. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY 

Mega Contracting Ltd. is a Saudi based construction company that has been working in the industry since 1980. They offer high end heavy machines and equipment on a rental basis along with services related to sheet piling, de-watering, concrete piling, electrical mechanical work, fabrication as well as industrial construction.

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