COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS BETWEEN SQUARE PILE, CIRCULAR PILE AND STAR PILE

Abstract

In the field of civil construction, over time, we can observe significant transformations in the technologies used in the sector, such as foundations. Following these changes, a new model of reinforced concrete pile with cross-sections in the shape of a star appeared on the market. Therefore, this work have as objective to analyze and compare the cost-benefit in function of strength and market value between star piles, square piles and circular piles. To carry out this research, other literatures that were based on the Decourt-Quaresma method were studied. After the calculations, it was concluded that the star pile does not present a positive differential in the market, being inferior in the cost-benefit aspect to the other piles.