Abstract: The alluvial deposits from the Yellow River Delta are widely distributed in Urban Dezhou and its surrounding areas. With the construction of highrised buildings, the pile foundation and other soil improvement methods are widely applied in various projects. Due to the heterogeneous nature of the soils underneath the alluvial plain and the different construction skills among contractors, construction defects and accidents from the pile installations such as failing to reach the design axial capacity are frequently encountered. This paper discussed the pile types that are commonly used in Dezhou area and technical aspects of the pile installations.

Key words: Pile Foundations, Application Aspects, Mitigation Measures