Like Mickney, I too have been asked too look into design of an auger cast pile system. The project I am working on has been previously designed using drilled piers, however, now the owner wants to look into auger cast piles as a possible savings. The soils conditions on site are bad...
Eric1037
I am curious on part of your response to drilled piers vs. auger cast piles.
"2. You will need full-length reinforcing cages. These get hard to install at lengths of 50 feet. It's not impossible, but difficult."
Why will you need full-length reinforcing cages? Is it even...