pier foundations

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Scope note
Foundations consisting of concrete, brick, or stone piers which deliver the load to a support stratum; the piers are usually more substantial than piles and are not clustered. Now commonly produced by excavating within a caisson.
pier foundations
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024