Installation process of reinforced concrete square pile for toll Plaza Complex Damansara - Shah Alam / Noraisya Mis Suan

The word 'pile' is used to describe columns, usually of reinforced concrete which are driven into or cast in the ground. Pile can be classified based on material, load transfer mechanism and method of installation. The purpose of this report is to identify the criteria that should be considered in the installation process of reinforced concrete square pile such as size of piles, machineries and equipment used and the location of pile. Additionally, this report also focuses on the installation process of reinforced concrete square pile. There are six stages involved in installing the reinforced concrete square pile which consist of setting out the pile point, marking the length of piles, handling & pitching the pile, welding process, drive of pile and record the piling work. There are three methods involved in this study which is document review, observation and interview session. The project is construction of Toll Plaza Complex Damansara -Shah Alam Elevated Expressway in RRIM area, Sungai Buloh Selangor under the concessionaires or Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) operator company by Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (PRO LINT AS). The objective of this practical training can provide early exposure and experience to students before stepping into the real world of work. Also can make students more particular in managing their time in preparing report practical during working hour.