friction pile
noun1
A type of understructural element used to support a superstructure (ie. building and basement foundation slab), where a long pole buried vertically in the ground relies on friction with the ground to prevent sinking, supporting the heavy superstructure above, when used in groups as a pile foundation.
- Related terms
- bearing pile, end bearing pile
- Hypernyms
- pile
- Coordinate terms
- pile driver, pile foundation