Penetration Techniques

Outline

A press-in machine obtains its reaction force by gripping previously installed piles in the ground, which are called “Reaction Piles”. Then, based on the reaction piles, the press-in machine installs the pile into the ground using static loading. There are several penetration modes available by using driving assistance for the Press-in Method, and appropriate mode selected will depend on the specific ground conditions and drivability of piles.
Thus, the Press-in Method is universally applicable and can be used in soft to extremely hard ground conditions due to these wide variety of penetration modes.

Applicable Ground Conditions

Penetration Modes for Sheet Pile

Penetration Modes for Tubular Pile