The unique characteristics of micropile offers advantages when other deep foundation systems are not applicable include:
– Limited access situations due to size of equipment
– Environmentally sensitive projects because they create relatively little disturbance to the surrounding area
– Seismic Retrofit
– Arresting Structural Settlement
– Resisting Uplift/Dynamic Loads
– Underpinning
– Reticulated Pile Wall
Installation techniques vary depending on the load bearing specifications of the project. The selection of the installation technique depends largely on soil conditions and load transfer requirements.
Common Uses of Micropiles
– To replace deteriorating foundation systems
– To provide extra support for structures during renovation
– To provide pile foundations where access, geology or environment prevent the use of other methods
– To support structures affected by adjacent excavation, tunneling or de-watering activities
– To provide a fast, effective alternative to more traditional underpinning methods
Benefits of Micropiles
MICROPILE CASING
Micropiles, also called mini piles, are often used for underpinning. They are also used to create foundations for a variety of project types, including highway, bridge and transmission tower projects. They are especially useful at sites with difficult or restricted access, or with environmental sensitivity. Micropiles are typically steel pipe with diameters 8-5/8″,9-5/8″,13-5/8” diameter and larger with usually several wall sizes for each diameter. Pipe can be plain ends or threaded sections. Various grades and strengths of steel are available. Pipe can be prime mill certified, new mill secondary, or used. Installation of micropiles through soil, sand, gravel and cobbles and rock can be achieved via many methods including Rotary drilling, impact driving, jacking, and vibrating.
Available size
PIPE CASING 8-5/8” X0.472″ Regular Right Hand Micropile Thread
Starter 10′
Male X Female 5′, 10′, 15′
PIPE CASING 9-5/8″ X 0.545″ wall Regular Right Hand Micropile Thread
Starter 10′, 20′
Male X Female 5′, 10′
PIPE CASING 9-5/8″ X 0.545″ wall Left Hand & Right Hand BOX Thread
Starter 10′
Male X Female 5′, 10′
PIPE CASING RAW 20″ X .545″ Wall available length 40′
Sub Saver & Crossover
SUB SAVER 9-5/8″ X.545″ X 6″ RH Micropile Thread
SUB SAVER 9-5/8″ X.545″ X 6″ LH BOX Thread
SUB SAVER 13-3/8″ X.545″ X 6″ RH Micropile Thread
SUB SAVER 9-5/8″ X .545″ X 12″ “F” BOX – “M” Micropile Thread RH
CROSSOVER 13-3/8″ “M” X 9-5/8″ “F” Micropile Thread RH
CROSSOVER 13-3/8″ “M” X 9-5/8″ “F” BOX Thread LH