The magistrate court building in Nottingham used the replacement piling method to create a pile foundation. The replacement foundation was ideal for this building because of the height and the quality of soil in the area. The installation process used in creating the pile foundation at Nottingham magistrate court is the continuous flight auger. The base rock at the location is not strong enough, and the soil is sandy, thus making it hard to establish a different kind of foundation (Friedman 121). The use of continuous flight auger allows the concrete piles to achieve the intended stability on a firmer ground beneath the soft rocks.
The replacement piling process offers a firmer foundation for buildings in comparison with the displacement piling technique. The process allows the concrete slabs and piles to penetrate the hard rock below the surface, thus enabling the building to hold heavy material. The glass material used to form the walls of the court requires a strong support, hence the choice of the piling method. Buildings constructed using the replacement piling methods can withstand vibrations and limit the impacts of such incidences on the building. Consequently, the system ensures restricted access to the building, thus enhancing the levels of security. However, the piling process affects the environment negatively since the replaced materials require removal and disposal (Friedman 103). One mile north of the current position, the ideal method of piling is displacement. The condition of soil one mile north of the court is much different, hence the choice of the process.
Works Cited
Friedman, Michael. Kant’s construction of nature: a reading of the Metaphysical foundations of natural science. Cambridge, New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013. Print.