| Maximum Construction Tolerance |
This value is used to account for construction tolerances when calculating the pile group resultant force distance from a critical section. Specifically, when calculating the moments acting in a pile cap for the structural design of the cap, the specified construction tolerance is added to the individual moment arms of each pile relative to the critical section in question. This will result in larger design moments. |
| Pile Embedment Depth |
This is the distance the top of the pile protrudes into the underside of the pile cap. This thickness is added to the reinforcement depth and reinforcement cover to establish the total pile cap thickness. |
