Secant pile walls are used in situations where a palisade/soldier wall is not sufficient due to ground conditions, and a continuous pile wall is required.
Constructed with a method of using a softer concrete pile overlapped by a reinforced concrete pile leaving a waterproof underground wall that can be excavated against.
The secant pile wall method provides a cost effective solution for the construction of deep excavations to form basements, cut and cover tunnels, tanks, etc.
- 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.