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Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-11 | Issue-09 | 860-864
Review Article
Evaluation of Dynamic Driving and Hydraulic Static Pressing Methods for PHC Pile Installation in High-Salinity Sabkha Soils at Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia
Maitham M. Alsafwani
Published : Sept. 17, 2026
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36348/sjet.2026.v11i09.011
Abstract
Prestressed High-Strength Concrete (PHC) piles have recently been utilized in Saudi Arabia for the Ras Al-Khair Steel Plate Manufacturing Project due to their high structural capacity, durability, and rapid installation. This study evaluates the performance of PHC piles installed using two construction methods: dynamic driving and hydraulic static pressing. The performance of the installation methods was assessed based on the results of axial compression load tests, with a maximum allowable settlement of 25 mm under the highest test load. The static pressing method results on a lower average settlement and narrower range of settlement readings for the tested piles, which suggest that it is more reliable than dynamic driving method.
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