BARGE PILE

Universal Foundation Company employs various techniques to overcome challenges in constructing bridge foundations over bodies of water, tailored to soil conditions, environmental assessments, and water depth.

Installing large diameter piles for bridge foundations
Adding new piles to existing bridges
Improving subsea soil for new bridge foundations
Replacing bridge spans
Reinforcing existing bridge piles

Process

Universal Foundation Company employs various methods for installing piles for bridge construction and repair. When operating from a barge, the process begins by installing a temporary casing, which is vibrated into the waterbed to achieve stability. A sizable drill rig then excavates the pile to the required depth. This approach minimizes environmental impact.

Alternatively, a Reverse Circulation Drilling (RCD) rig can be utilized atop the casing to drill the pile. A powerful pump removes excavated soil using drilling fluid, with a de-sander plant separating soil from the fluid for recycling. This method enables the execution of large diameter piles in diverse ground conditions.

In cases where environmental concerns are minimal, Universal Foundation Company may opt to construct a temporary bund or embankment in the water, forming a cofferdam. This enclosed area can then be pumped out, facilitating construction within the enclosed space.

Foundations can then be executed as if onshore using a range of techniques including

High-load bearing barrettes, employable through grab, hydraulic grab, or cutter methods.
Bored piles with diameters reaching up to 2.4 meters.
Versatile Soil Crete solution, adaptable to a wide range of foundation challenges.

For extensive projects, Universal Foundation Company employs caissons for cost efficiency. They enhance the seabed using vibro-compaction or vibro stone columns, then place the caisson on the leveled seabed surface.

Advantages

With a diverse product range, Universal Foundation empowers engineers with abundant choices for crafting efficient designs tailored to client needs. Our adeptness in designing solutions for various conditions, coupled with access to a global network of experts and enriched by local insights, ensures the creation of optimal solutions