Deep foundation elements are usually applied to minimize construction subsidence on medium – soft ground, as well as to minimize horizontal movement in case of earthquake or application of horizontal loads.
Deep foundation methods include the following:
- Bored piles with use of temporary casing
- Bored piles with use of bentonite
- Bored piles with use of CFA method
- Displacement piles (FDP)
- Prefabricated piles
- Metal piles
- Barretts – diaphragm walls
- Micropiles
