Innovations
Innovations
Keller Foundations have an impressive record of introducing new systems to the foundations market. This is helped by technology transfer from around the globe where other regions or group companies are particularly experienced in a technique.
Vibrex Piling was first used by Keller in Poland and brings the benefits of displacement piling without the noise and vibration.The system uses a top vibrator to vibrate a tube in place and thereafter construct a pile in the same way as a Driven Cast In Situ Pile.
Rigid Inclusions (Inclusion Rigide) is a system which has been offered by Keller France for many years and utilises a concrete column or pile which is topped off by a minimum 3m long stone column. On top of this improved zone conventional floor slabs or pad foundations can be placed. This enables sites with deep deposits of very soft clays and organic bands,normally unsuitable for conventional ground improvement, to be developed utilising the advantages of ground bearing slabs. Several high profile sites for international clients have been undertaken with this system in mainland Europe.
Liquid Soil is technology that Keller Foundations will be sharing around Europe where the pressure to avoid spoil removal is less. This system was developed to treat piling spoil enabling it to be re used either as drainage excavation infill or as the soft piles in secant walls. By carefully mixing the patented chemical we can create a material ranging in strength from 0.5N/mm2 to 10N/mm2 according to the end use.
If you feel your project could benefit from any of these systems then contact us on techinfo@keller.co.uk
