Re: API Pipes as Pile Matl

Milo,

 

        I've used 6" pipe piles for a few miles of light pipe rack and have never had a problem.  12" seams a bit excessive; but, if the client has the material and has no better use for it, why not use it for piperack support.

 

Regards,

 

H. Daryl Richardson

----- Original Message -----

From: milo zabala

To: seaint@seaint.org

Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 9:10 PM

Subject: API Pipes as Pile Matl

List,

Our client has extra API pipes (12" dia. x 1/2 thk) that he prefer to use as pile foundation for a pipe rack project. Building code does not list API pipes as pile material.

Any advise on the suitability or acceptability of these material for building applications.

Thanks in advance.  

Milo Zabala