Auger cast piles is the term for a type of drilled foundation. The auger cast pile foundation is drilled with an auger, then the hole is filled with concrete and reinforcing steel. More specific versions exist such as continuous flight.
Auger Cast Piles
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)
