Deep Foundations
The installation of a deep foundation is required over more commonly used shallow foundations when ground and soil conditions at the surface are insufficient to carry the load of the structure. Deep foundations are built to transfer structural loads down past weak and easily compressed soils to more solid soil or rock conditions. They are also required when larger than normal loads are to be applied to the structures foundation, commonly for industrial or heavy commercial buildings.
Two of the most common techniques used for the construction of deep foundations are micro piles and helical piles. Mini-piles, also called mircopiles, are drilled into the subsurface soil or rock and then grouted permanently into place. Since the installation requires specialty equipment, this technique is more versatile and project specific. Helical Piles are screwed into the ground to transfer structural loads down past weak and easily compressed soils to more solid soil.
With a team of geotechnical engineers with advanced knowledge and experience, Gibson’s Pressure Grouting offers the installation of deep foundations all throughout the southeastern United States.
Two of the most common techniques used for the construction of deep foundations are micro piles and helical piles. Mini-piles, also called mircopiles, are drilled into the subsurface soil or rock and then grouted permanently into place. Since the installation requires specialty equipment, this technique is more versatile and project specific. Helical Piles are screwed into the ground to transfer structural loads down past weak and easily compressed soils to more solid soil.
With a team of geotechnical engineers with advanced knowledge and experience, Gibson’s Pressure Grouting offers the installation of deep foundations all throughout the southeastern United States.
