Understanding Earth Ferns, Functions and Types

Jakarta – Have you ever heard the term earth nail? In the world of construction, earth nails are used to make the foundation of a house stronger. The foundation of a house is very important in building a building so that the house can stand more firmly.

If you are still curious about earth ferns, see below for further explanation.

What Are Earth Ferns?

Reporting from Klopmart, Tuesday (5/12/2023), Earth nails or also known as piles function as a foundation for building a building or so that a building can stand firmly.

Earth nails are part of a building structure which are usually placed underground and used as a foundation to reduce the pressure or load of a construction and all its contents.

Function of Earth Nails

These earth nails or piles also function as a barrier to perpendicular forces from the top of the building. By transmitting pressure through the pole axis to the soil layer below. Not only that, earth nails are also used to withstand lateral forces on buildings such as earthquakes and strong winds.

Earth nails usually have a long, slender shape and have a pointed tip, similar in shape to a missile. With a shape that may look easily damaged, but when installing it is easier to insert directly into the ground, like driving a nail with a hammer.

Pile foundations are generally used when the ground structure to be built is likely to shift or become unstable. In addition, this type of foundation is usually used when there is underground drainage in the construction area.

Types of Earth Nails

Earth nails or piles generally have almost the same shape, namely rectangular or cylindrical. However, there are several types of piles that you can use according to your building needs. The following are several types of piles that you can find in the world of construction.

1. Steel Earth Nails

One of the earth nails or piles most often used in small to large buildings is earth nails made of steel. The steel material used can make the building stronger and can absorb shocks from the ground. So, the building can stand more firmly.

2. Concrete Earth Nails

Concrete earth nails have the main basic ingredient of concrete cast in one place. Generally these poles are also made directly from the factory and can be used easily. This type of earth nail usually has various shapes such as cylinders, squares or rectangles.

3. Wood Earth Nails

This type of earth nail or pile is usually used as a support for traditional houses in Indonesia. The wood used as piles must be hard and resistant to weathering. The durability of wood should not be underestimated because it must be able to withstand extreme weather changes in Indonesia and must withstand structural changes over a very long time.

4. Composite Earth Nails

Earth nails or composite type piles generally have high durability because they use a mixture of materials that are designed to withstand changes in temperature or chemical elements of the soil. Earth nails made from composites also usually have a more expensive price than other types of piles.

That is the meaning of earth nails, their functions and types. Hope it is useful!

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