scope:

DESCRIPTION

This work shall consist of furnishing and driving foundation piles of the type and dimensions designated on the plans or in the special provisions including cutting off or building up foundation piles when required. This specification also covers providing test piles and performing loading tests. Piling shall conform to and be installed in accordance with these specifications, and at the location, and to the elevation, penetration, and bearing capacity shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

Any improperly driven, broken, or otherwise defective pile shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer by removal and replacement, or the driving of an additional pile, at no extra cost.

Except when test piles are required, the Contractor shall furnish the piles in accordance with the dimensions shown on the plans or special provisions. When test piles are required, the pile lengths shown on the plans are for estimating purposes only and the actual lengths to be furnished for production piles will be determined by the Engineer after the test piles have been driven. The lengths given in the Engineer's order list will include only the lengths anticipated for use in the completed structure. The Contractor shall, without added compensation, increase the lengths shown or ordered to provide for fresh heading and for such additional length as may be necessary to suit the method of operation.