This whitepaper, by Wagner Komurka Geotechnical Group, Inc. (WKG²), discusses the factors contributing to cost-effective driven-pile design. WKG² has vast experience and knowledge in the construction and development industries and is recognized as a national leader in driven-pile design. Topics include matching allowable pile loads to structural load requirements, higher allowable pile loads, soil / pile set-up, balancing allowable geotechnical and allowable structural loads, pile type, pile material, design stresses, driving criteria, field testing, and support cost.

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