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Investigation on Installation Methods of Cast-in-place Concrete Piles in Japan From the Late Meiji to Early Showa Periods

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper examines the construction methods and applications of cast‐in‐place concrete piles developed in Europe and the United States and introduced into Japan during the late Meiji to early Showa periods. The first system introduced was the Compressol pile, followed by the Simplex, Raymond, Pedestal, and Franki piles. The Pedestal pile was initially developed in the United States and subsequently further refined in Japan. In addition, the Tanaka‐type concrete pile was invented in Japan and applied to numerous buildings. These pile systems have supported many historical structures for more than a century since their introduction.

Source: Japan Architectural Review

DOI: 10.1002/2475-8876.70098

Authors: Kazuaki Miyamoto, Fumio Kuwabara, Shuji Tamura

Institutions: TOYO Techno Corporation (Japan), Institute of Science Tokyo

Language: English

Topic: Civil and Structural Engineering Research

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500