
Jacked piling, also known as hydraulic jacking, involves pushing precast or spun piles into the ground using static hydraulic force rather than dynamic impact. This method is particularly suitable for Singapore’s urban environment, where noise and vibration from traditional driven piles could damage adjacent structures.
: Jacking continues until practical refusal is achieved, at which point the pressure is released and reapplied without pause to verify the set. 2. Ground Condition Monitoring
: Specialist builders (e.g., G2 and G3 categories) must maintain rigs with minimum counterweights of 200 to 400 tonnes . Jacked piling, also known as hydraulic jacking, involves
To confirm the design assumptions, GeoSS Guidelines on Pile Load Testing recommend:
The Geotechnical Society of Singapore (GeoSS) has established a Guideline on Jacked Piles to standardize the installation of jacked foundation piles, a method favored in Singapore for its vibration-free and low-noise characteristics. : Allowable pile top settlements are typically limited
: Allowable pile top settlements are typically limited to 15mm at 1.5 times WL and 25mm at 2.0 times WL .
: Rigs should undergo a regular maintenance regime with daily, monthly, and yearly checklists to ensure they remain in safe working condition. Verification and Load Testing Machine Stability and Safety
) adjusted in steps to a value of .
: Jack-in machines are heavy and require a stable, reinforced working platform to prevent the rig from tilting or sinking during operation.
: In areas like the Jurong Formation or Bukit Timah Granite , varying rock profiles can lead to "short piles" if boulders or hard layers are encountered unexpectedly. 3. Machine Stability and Safety