TYPES OF PIERS II

GYREXIR M. TOMAS
 Solid Wall Pier
• A solid wall pier (also known as a continuous wall
pier) as its name would imply, consists of a solid
wall which extends up from a foundation
consisting of a footing or piles. The top of the wall
is equipped with individual pedestals upon which
the superstructure rests. For aesthetic reasons,
the sides of the wall are often tapered (i.e., the
wall is wider at the top than at the base) to create
a more pleasing and less imposing support
structure.
 Solid Wall Pier
A solid wall pier (also known as a
continuous wall pier) as its name
would imply, consists of a solid
wall which extends up from a
foundation consisting of a footing
or piles. The top of the wall is
equipped with individual
pedestals upon which the
superstructure rests. For
aesthetic reasons, the sides of
the wall are often tapered (i.e., the
wall is wider at the top than at the
base) to create a more pleasing
and less imposing support
structure.
 Integral Pier
• An integral pier has a pier cap to which
the superstructure’s primary members are
rigidly connected. This type of pier is not
altogether common and is generally
confined to special structures, particularly
when tight vertical clearance constraints
pose a problem.
 Integral Pier
An integral pier has a pier
cap to which the
superstructure’s primary
members are rigidly
connected. This type of pier
is not altogether common
and is generally confined to
special structures,
particularly when tight
vertical clearance
constraints pose a problem.
 Single Column Pier
• An obvious advantage of these types of
piers is that they occupy a minimal
amount of space. Single-column piers,
like solid wall piers, are often tapered
or provide with a flare so that the top of
the column is wider than the base.
 Single Column
Pier
An obvious advantage of
these types of piers is
that they occupy a
minimal amount of
space. Single-column
piers, like solid wall
piers, are often tapered
or provide with a flare so
that the top of the
column is wider than the
base.