Use of the Impression Pile to Reduce Carbon EmissionsÂ-Video

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Leonardo Lallicata presents research on energy piles, which serve both as building foundations and as components of geothermal energy systems. The work examines how thermal changes affect pile performance and load capacity, using numerous model tests, including centrifuge tests. Results indicate that temperature, pile dimensions, and working load influence capacity, with some conditions producing increases of around 40–50%. The research uses these findings to develop a design method for predicting pile behavior and supporting the safe, effective use of energy piles in construction.

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energy piles

geothermal energy

pile capacity

thermal effects

centrifuge tests