RESEARCH METHOD OF REPLACING BROKEN REINFORCED CONCRETE PILES AT THE TAM XA EMBANKMENT, HONG RIVER

Abstract

At Tam Xa embankment on the Hong River, the rows of reinforced concrete piles are driven from the shore to the river, the toe of the embankment are reinforced by freestone. During long-term use, the reinforce concrete piles are inclined, broken or missing. Damage and loss of reinforced concrete piles mainly occur on the river side of the embankment.

The damage and loss of piles if not treated will affect the general stability of the embankment. This paper proposes a method to replace the damaged, inclined, broken piles and drive the newly compensated piles.