Piling rig: A construction machine mainly used to drill/create piles in soil, clay, etc. Widely used for cast-in-place piles, diaphragm walls, and foundation reinforcement.

How does a piling rig work?

A piling rig is used to drive piles into soil to provide foundation support for buildings, bridges and other structures. A heavy weight is placed between guides allowing it to move up and down in a single line. ... At its optimum height the weight is then released which hammers the pile and drives it into the ground.

What are piling rigs used for?

Piling rigs are machines used for construction that are meant for piling in or making piles in foundation engineering. (They help provide support for the foundation of buildings and other large structures). Piling is, therefore, the process of making or drilling poles.