If it is time to change your docking area, do not leave old pilings in place to create a boating hazard. Have old pilings removed before installing new ones. The process is simple, and the same equipment is used for both processes.
Pile driving and pile digging rigs are used in deep foundation work, and because of their design, are very effective and reliable. In fact, one of the main benefits of pile driving and rigging is that this is reliable under any condition. And because the process is so efficient, it is highly cost effective.
The hydraulic hammer is a new-age pile driver that replaces the diesel hammer. This device is more environmentally friendly and creates slightly less noise. Although, the diesel is still more reliable and more familiar in the construction world.
Demand for prestressed concrete piles is on the rise. Why? The prestress casting process increases strength, makes them easier to handle and reduces the need for additional reinforcement when the pile is put into place.
Pile drivers have existed for a very long time and even the Roman Empire used them. In fact, it is said that the construction of the Caesar's Rhine Bridges in Rome, which date all the way back to 55 BC, were constructed using ancient pile drivers.
One recent innovation in pile driving technology is the development of press-in equipment that uses hydraulic fluids to provide force. In this method, often used if vibration is an issue, piles are essentially pushed into place. The process can also be reversed for extraction.