Steel driven pile
Roger Bullivant Ltd
TUBULAR STEEL PILES UNRESTRICTED ACCESS
Application
Whilst clearly being suitable for taking large axial loads, these piles are particularly suitable for accommodating significant horizontal loads and vertical tension loads, induced by large bending moments/horizontal reactions and uplift/heave reactions respectively.
These piles are also very suitable for driving in difficult or uncertain ground conditions up to 50m deep. Hard driving conditions and fill, obstructions or boulders can also be dealt with using this system.
These piles are ideal where embedment is required on a steeply sloping bedrock and supplemental rock-socketing by drilling through the end can be achieved in extreme slope conditions or where load capacity at rockhead needs to be increased.
Installation
These piles are top driven to 'set' or length using purpose-built rigs with hydraulic hammers. The internal void can subsequently be filled with concrete or grout if required and reinforcement incorporated for bonding into pile cap or ground beams. Normally the piles are driven open ended so that a soil plug is rapidly formed. In exceptional circumstances the open end can be closed using a welded end plate.
Site Requirements
The site should be firm, dry, flat and level, and capable of sustaining the load of the piling rigs which typically will weigh up to 35T. Access roads must be suitable for normal delivery vehicles.
Application
Whilst clearly being suitable for taking large axial loads, these piles are particularly suitable for accommodating significant horizontal loads and vertical tension loads, induced by large bending moments/horizontal reactions and uplift/heave reactions respectively.
These piles are also very suitable for driving in difficult or uncertain ground conditions up to 50m deep. Hard driving conditions and fill, obstructions or boulders can also be dealt with using this system.
These piles are ideal where embedment is required on a steeply sloping bedrock and supplemental rock-socketing by drilling through the end can be achieved in extreme slope conditions or where load capacity at rockhead needs to be increased.
Installation
These piles are top driven to 'set' or length using purpose-built rigs with hydraulic hammers. The internal void can subsequently be filled with concrete or grout if required and reinforcement incorporated for bonding into pile cap or ground beams. Normally the piles are driven open ended so that a soil plug is rapidly formed. In exceptional circumstances the open end can be closed using a welded end plate.
Site Requirements
The site should be firm, dry, flat and level, and capable of sustaining the load of the piling rigs which typically will weigh up to 35T. Access roads must be suitable for normal delivery vehicles.
