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What is Piling and How Does it Work?

01/03/2020

Piling is not a new concept that has been invented in the past couple of years, in-fact, this process has been utilised for a range of projects since the 1980s. With technology developing year on year, piling has become a staple in the construction industry, being used for projects in the industrial, commercial and civil sectors.

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What is Piling?

Piling is the process of strengthening the deep foundation underneath your project. Piling transfers materials down to a deeper level than standard shallow foundation, as a result making the surface structure more secure. The materials that are utilised for piling are concrete, wood or steel (or a combination of all three) and these a driven into the ground in a vertical column, giving the building above extra support.


When piling was first introduced into the construction industry, these piles were made from timber but with technology developing, concrete infused with steel was implemented. These vertical columns are positioned at regular intervals, ensuring maximum support.

When is Piling Required for Your Project?

In various circumstances, if the ground below your building or project is stable, the implementation of a standard shallow foundation is enough if the shallow foundation is able to support the project. However, there are multiple ways for the underground foundation becoming unstable and therefore causing serious damage to your building. 


This is where piling is required for your project and these situations include:


  • If the soil below your project is susceptible to water, as a result losing its stability and structure
  • Deep trench foundations from a previous project are seen as too costly to remove
  • The water table is too high
  • If the ground below your project is unsuitable for more than 2 metres


Driving piles straight into the ground is much more advantageous compared to shafts being excavated as the process of driving the piles can strengthen and increase the grounds load-bearing capacity.

Are There Various Piles for Different Projects?

In order for piles to be utilised for a range of projects, there are different pile types that can be used for different projects. Some of these can be used for foundations in the seabed, but for civil projects, there are five main types. 


These include:


  • Sectional Augur Mini Piles
  • Grout Injected Continuous Flight Augur
  • Steel Cased Bottom Driven Piles
  • Steel Cased Grundomat Drive Piles
  • Contiguous Piling

In Need of Quality Piling Services? Contact Eden's Excavations

Whether you have an industrial, commercial or civil project that has unstable ground, the team at Eden’s Excavations can assist in supplying your project with high quality piling services that increase the longevity of your building above the surface. Give us a call or fill out our online enquiry form to discuss our piling rates today!

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