BEARING PILES: H-PILE

BEARING PILES

Structural element, a post or pile, which transfers the weight of a foundation to soil that can support it.

Ideal for foundations of complex structures or where ground conditions are not easily penetrable.

Used in construction of highways, bridges, marine structures, commercial buildings, apartment complexes and more.

Multiple different bearing piles, including h-piling, which range in depth, size and reinforcement.

WHAT IS H-PILE?Structural beams used in various industries for deep foundation applications

Because most top-surface layers of soil do not have the ability to support the construction of large structures, H-piling was specifically designed to transfer weight to soils deeper in the Earth capable of supporting the structure.

Driven into the ground with a pile driver

H-PILE SPLICES

Implemented to help align H-piles.

Eliminate need for full penetration weld – saving time during driving.

Provide additional weld area when splicing H-pile.

Allow for additional welding to be completed at a later time without delaying crew and construction.

H-PILE POINTS

The tip of H-pile that prevents damage during driving.

Able to drive through difficult soil conditions resulting in a deeper setting of the H-piling.

Absorb most of the impact.

H-pile with points prevent re-designing or extracting of the beams that could be damaged by rough soil and ground conditions – saving time, money and resources.

CHARACTERISTICS OF H-PILE

Strength – H-piling was designed to be driven into soil that would be difficult for other piling to penetrate including dense or water-bearing sand, and gravel.

Durability – Ideal for the construction of structures in areas known for earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Environmentally Friendly – Used in test piles to confirm strength and can be extracted, recycled and reused afterwards.

Versatile – H-piling can be shortened or lengthened on site to ensure the best fit for any application

ADVANTAGES OF UTILIZING H-PILINGMinimally displaces and/or disturbs the surrounding ground – ideal for urban areas or areas where moving the surrounding ground would cause problems for nearby structures.

Easy to handle and transport.

Reduce amount of time for construction and the amount of time spent on the job site.

CONTINUED

Easy to extract.

High penetration creates high tension loads.

Help avoid problems with water pressure or the collapsing of soils.

H-piles have a small perimeter which reduce the effect of negative friction.

DISADVANTAGES OF UTILIZING H-PILINGDuring driving, H-pile can slightly bend on its weak axis

H-pile that is driven into loose sand may not achieve enough resistance because the sand does not compact around the beams ideally.

Will corrode over time.

Can be relatively expensive upfront.

CONTACT US

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Ph: 281-558-7199

Fax: 281-870-9918

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