A macropile® is an ultra-high capacity micropile, with high strength grout, steel reinforcement, and increased diameter over 300mm.
Common uses
Process
Typically, a steel pipe is advanced by drilling to the design depth.
The steel casing is inserted in the ground to design depth. Where the drill hole can stay open without casing, an open hole can be advanced to design depth and the casing then installed. Reinforcing steel in the form of all-thread bar or concentric pipes is inserted into the pipe and high strength grout is pumped in by tremie. The casing may be extended to the full design depth to provide additional structural reinforcement.
Advantages
Quality assurance
Keller has vast load test experience in various rock formations and the ability to design in-house based on various subsurface conditions.