Section 27-714. Composite piles


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  • Composite piles include those consisting of
      two types of pile joined together. The maximum allowable load  shall  be
      that  allowed  for  the component of lesser strength used to make up the
      full pile length. The connection or joint  between  the  two  components
      shall  be  constructed  so as to prevent the separation of the upper and
      lower components during construction and  thereafter.  The  details  and
      methods of making joints shall be designed.