Comries Rd, Hamilton
Project Description
Installation of 15 Screw Piles down to 10 meters, along the edge of a house that was very close to an existing land slip. The house foundation was then underpinned and supported with corebells while the landslide was excavated out and repaired.On completion the house floor was releveled and supported with grout
Machine used
Volvo EC140, Yanmar VI015
Special Difficulties
House was sinking; Restriced site access; Constructed a new retaining wall upon starting work onsite; Emergency job requiring close consultation with the engineer and client to achieve a safe design and cost effective result.
- Six custom-built innovations make up this entry. They are a pile carrier, a splicing robot, concrete pile shaver, weather-tight welding container, sheet pile cleaner and a forklift-mounted pile tester; all of which enhance worker safety and boost productivity.