Provides recommendations to assist the design engineer, manufacturer, field engineer, and contractor in the design and use of most types of concrete piles for many kinds of construction. The various types of piles are described. The section on design discusses factors that should be considered in the design of piles and pile foundations, and presents data to assist the engineer to evaluate and provide for the factors that affect the load carrying capacities of different types of concrete piles. The wide variety of installation methods used are outlined.

ACI 543R:2012