Steel pipe piling and anchoring in Finland & Northern Sweden

Pipe piling is a foundation method where the loads of a building or other structure are transferred to the bearing soil by steel pipes. The pipe piles are drilled or driven into the bearing soil or rock to achieve sufficient bearing capacity even in soft ground and under variable conditions. Drilled pipe piling allows the penetration of rocks and difficult fill layers and secure rock contact, whereas in driven pipe piling the steel pipe piles are driven into the ground by impact.

The method is particularly suitable for applications where a secure and durable foundation is required – such as bridges, industrial buildings, harbour structures, wind turbines and other heavy infrastructure. The type of pile and the installation method are always chosen according to the site conditions and the requirements of the structure.

The advantages of steel pipe piling are fast installation, high load-bearing capacity, precise installation and good suitability even in confined or difficult conditions. Professionally executed steel pipe piling offers a sustainable solution for both new and renovation construction, where the goal is a safe and long-lasting foundation. Pipe piling also brings predictability to the project schedule, cost-effectiveness and stability to the entire construction project.

Driven pipe piling

Our impact pile driving equipment is excavator-mounted and we perform impact pile driving up to size RR320 with a Movax dropping hammer.

Drilled pipe piling

Our equipment can be used for drill pipe piling in the size range 110-323 mm. Our drill rigs can be adapted to heights of up to 2.4 m, so drilling can also be carried out in confined spaces.

Anchoring

We use our own equipment to make the wire anchors to ensure the stability of the structures. Steel stud walls are often supported by braided anchors soldered into the rock. If necessary, we also support the bottom end of steel piles supported by rock bolts, i.e. root bolts. In addition, rock anchors can be used as vertical anchors, for example to support wind loads in wind turbines and tall buildings.

When is steel pipe piling used?

Challenging soil conditions

Pipe piles allow loads to be reliably transferred to a load-bearing layer of soil or rock when the soil is uneven, variable or has poor bearing capacity.

Soft soils

In soft soils, pipe piling ensures structural stability when the load-bearing soil layer is located deep. The method prevents subsidence and extends the service life of the structure.

Temporary support structures

Steel pipe piles can be utilized for trench support and construction phase solutions where fast and reliable foundation is required.

Cramped and small spaces

Drilled pipe piling does not require large work areas, and pipe pile installation can be carried out precisely even in low spaces with lighter and more adaptable equipment.

Interested? We’d be happy to tell you more

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Jesse Kehusmaa

Site Supervisor, cost estimates; sheet piling and pipe piling