Capped Pile Type Pier Defects:  Corrosion of Steel Piling at Water or Ground Line

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Corrosion at ground / water line

CAUSES

RECOMMENDED REPAIRS INITIAL COST EXPECTED LIFE
  • Clean and encase steel in concrete to at least 2 feet below ground/water line
    		•  $20/LF 20 years

    EXAMPLE

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    Concrete encasement

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    Encased with polyethylene pipe and filled with concrete