Pier and Well Foundations

Pier foundations are used when the loads to be transmitted are heavier than loads those can bc acconlplished by piles. They are essentially bearing in nature and are not slender. They are constructed by making large shafts. In large sized piers, it may also be possible to inspect the strata before concreting the shaft. Drilled piers are constructed by drilling large diameter holes and are particularly suited in dry soils where a firm stratum of rock can be met with at reasonable depths