Auger Cast Piles
“Auger Cast Pile” is a name/term used in the construction industry to describe the type of foundation pile described below…
Definition: Auger Cast Pile: A type of cylindrical pile foundation that is an end bearing pile as well as a friction pile. The pile is made of steel reinforced grout or concrete. An auger is used to dig the hole, and wet concrete and a steel cage is placed into the hole. Modern methods combine the auger with the pumping of grout.
Alternative names for Auger Cast Piles
- ACP (Auger Cast Piles)
- CFA Piles (Continuous Flight Auger)
- ACIP Augered-Cast-In-Place
- Auger Pressure Grout
- Drilled Displacement Piles (DD piles)