Offshore works

Offshore piles construction

30 May 2016 / Deep foundations / ,

Gerardo Marote Construction phases for the installation of offshore piles: 1. Mobilization of barge and equipment. 2. Guide frame installation. 3. Casing positioning. 4. Casing driving. 5. Pile excavation. 6. Cage installation. 7. Concreting.

Execution of Combi Walls

20 May 2016 / Retaining systems / , , ,

Combi Wall Systems LB Foster Piling. Combi-walls are piling walls that are comprised of high modulus structural components interspaced by lighter sheet piles. The high modulus components – known as king piles – can be tubular, box, bearing or other types of fabricated piles. It is essential that a stable, heavy, adequately rigid and straight …

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How deep can a pile be driven?

21 September 2015 / Deep foundations / , ,

Usual depths for concrete precast piles range from a few meters to around 30 m, but under special circumstances piles have been driven down to 150 m! Steel circular piles in offshore works can go much deeper. Offshore ultra-deepwater projects are somtehing else… Take a look at the following video, which explains how to install …

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