Lecture
This lecture covers potential pathologies of pile foundations, including failures related to inadequate site investigation, overestimation of mechanical characteristics, and anomalies during construction. It also discusses defects in pile-body, such as bending, shearing, and axial misalignment, as well as issues arising from poor implementation in cast-in-place piles. Control methods during and after construction are presented, including verticality checks, resistance recording during driving, and post-construction inspections like coring, visual examination, and dynamic loading tests.