Features of Piling and Their Interaction with Soil

In Belarussian geotechnical practice, there are often problems in the design, installation and testing of piles. These problems arise from incorrect knowledge of how piles interact with different soils. In this article, the authors propose solutions to such problems for improving the efficiency of pile foundations. The practical experience accumulated in the Republic of Belarus can also be useful for Iran and Iraq, where similar ground conditions occur during construction.