GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY（术语表术语）.pdf

GLOSSARY OF TERMINOLOGY ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ AUTHORIZED PILE LENGTHS - (a.k.a. Authorized Pile Lengths letter) Official letter stating Engineers recommended length of concrete piles to be cast for construction of foundation. Authorized pile lengths are based on, but not limited to, test pile program results. See Section 455- 5.14.3 for further information. BATTERED PILE -A pile driven on an angle. Usually expressed as a ratio of rise to run (vertical to horizontal). Example 12:1 is a 1-foot rise (vertical) to 12 foot run (horizontal), and is denoted on plans with an arrow to indicate the direction of the batter. Metric equivalent is 1:12. BLOW COUNT - A so called Driving Resistance -- not to be confused with N value for SPTs. The number of hammer impacts or blows required to move the pile a given unit of measurement -- most commonly 1 foot (also could be 1 inch or other increment). BONNET - Also called Helmet or Pile Cap; cast steel housing which fits over the pile top and houses the pile cushion for concrete piles. See Section 455-5.3.3 for further information. BUILD-UPS - Refers to non-driven cast-in-place or precast extensions to concrete piles. See Sections 455-7.7.1 and 455-7.7.3. This term is used in the 455 as build-up, extension and splice. CAP BLOCK - Cast steel insert between the hammer and the helmet which houses the hammer cushion. See Section 455-5.3.1 for further information. Also called Bonnet, Helmet, Pile Cap. CUT-OFF ELEVATION - The finish elevation of the pile top as shown in the Plans. DRIVING CRITERIA - Official letter stating Engineers recommended blow count for piles to provide the bearing capacities required for carrying the design loads shown in the plans. The driving criteria also includes such items as pile and hammer cushion types, thicknesses, hammer stroke or fuel pump settings