Structural support columns

This solution is suitable for very loose soils including very soft clays with high water content, peat and organic soils. The strong geopolymer structure creates substantial bearing capacity and provides a long lasting and durable solution for weak soils. The Geobear PowerPile solution can be used across most sectors including:

Roads and highways

Public buildings and structures

Airport runways, taxiways, and aprons

Rail track beds and embankments

Utility infrastructure sites

Commercial and industrial warehouse floors

How our system works

1

Detailed survey and design

Every site is unique, so our engineers start with a detailed survey and design a detailed treatment plan tailored to your project. This will specify exactly where and to what depth the PowerPile® system is to be installed.

2

Installation

The PowerPile® system is installed via 35mm diameter temporary cased holes, which are drilled into the ground to the required depth.

3

Geopolymer injection

Once in-situ the casing is removed and the PowerPile® element is installed and is then filled with a specialist liquid geopolymer, this expands within the element to a maximum expansion diameter of 330mm

4

Expansion and hardening

During the expansion process there is a state change from liquid to solid hardened material with specific engineering properties. The resin cures rapidly – often in less than 15 minutes – creating an immediate, long-lasting PowerPile® that provides positive support to the overlying structure or asset.

Challenges this solution solves

Our PowerPile® system is designed to address urgent issues, where very weak ground has caused major foundation failure.

Powerpile installtion example slab depression

Structural instability

Foundations losing bearing capacity and showing signs of excessive settlement.

powerpile weak ground

Slab settlement and cracking

Indicating loss of support beneath concrete.

Powerpile voids

Unstable ground

Depressions or cracks pointing to hidden voids.

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We have many solutions for weak ground. Speak to our engineers today for a rapid, safe, and effective Geobear solution.

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