what is pile foundation?

Answer Posted / neeraj sahu

pile foundation is that type of deep foundation in which the load are taken to a low level by means of vertical members which may be of timber,concrete or steel.multi-storeyde building are invariably founded on end bearing piles so that the settlement are minimised.

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