Pile cap

The pile cap plays a central role in civil engineering and in the construction of stable foundations. It is used to transfer the loads of a structure evenly to the pile and ensures a secure connection between the pile and the structure. However, before a pile head plate can be installed, the pile head must be precisely machined. This is where the innovative Brextor® method comes into play, enabling efficient and high-quality pile head machining. In this article, you will learn how a pile cap plate is manufactured, what benefits it offers and in which construction projects it is essential.

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How is a pile cap made?

The production of a pile cap begins with careful processing of the pile head. The top layer of the pile is removed to create a flat and load-bearing surface. The reinforced concrete or steel pile cap is then installed and connected to the structure’s reinforcement. Modern methods such as Brextor® enable particularly precise processing of the pile heads, which significantly improves the quality and durability of the pile head slabs.

What is a pile cap needed for?

Pile cap are crucial for the stability of structures based on pile foundations. They serve as a link between the pile and the structure erected on it. Thanks to their special design, they ensure even load distribution and prevent settlement or structural damage.

In which construction projects are pile caps used?

Pile caps are used in various construction projects, including:

  • Bridge construction: They ensure a stable connection between the bridge piers and the piles.

  • Building construction and civil engineering: They are essential for the load-bearing capacity of high-rise buildings and industrial plants in particular.

  • Harbor constructions: Pile caps ensure the stability of port facilities based on pile foundations.

  • Tunnel and traffic route construction: Here they are used to create foundations for tunnel portals or supporting structures.

What requirements does a pile cap have to meet?

In order for a pile cap to fulfill its function optimally, it must meet various requirements:

  • High load-bearing capacity: The slab must be able to safely absorb loads and transfer them to the pile.

  • Precise height accuracy: A flat and precisely fitting surface is crucial for stability.

  • Resistant materials: Concrete or steel components must be durable and resistant to environmental influences.

  • Precise processing: Errors in the processing of the pile head can impair the quality of the pile cap.

Basis for a clean pile cap

Precise machining of the pile head is essential to ensure a perfect pile cap. Conventional methods are often time-consuming, cost-intensive and harmful to the health of the workers. This is where Brextor® comes in: An efficient, safe and quality method for bored pile capping that offers numerous benefits. Read on to find out how Brextor® is revolutionizing the process and why more and more construction companies are turning to this innovative technology.

Pile breaking with an innovative solution

Brextor® is an efficient, safe and high-quality method for breaking piles. With this method, not only single piles, but also all types of pile walls (tangent, secant or contiguous) are processed gently by machine. The work is done by one person and one machine. The weather conditions have no influence here.

Brextor® offers the following advantages:

🏗 Increased construction quality

Perfect pile breaking without cracks in the pile body or spalling on the pile outer skin, no bent or torn reinforcements and a height accuracy of +/- 1cm.

Breaking piles with Brextor®

💵 Reduced construction costs

The demolition material consists of 80% gravel 0-30mm and can therefore be reused directly on the construction site. In addition, Brextor® requires less working space than conventional mining methods. This means that not only expenses for transportation and disposal incl. fees are saved, but the purchase and supply of replacement material is also eliminated. Furthermore, the preparatory work eliminates the need for a separating diamand cut at the final extraction level and the cleaning effort is massively lower than with conventional extraction methods.

Shortened processing time

For example, a pile with a diameter of 1 m and a height of 1 m can be processed within 40 minutes. A daily output of up to 16 piles is possible. In addition, Brextor® provides reliable performance and therefore increased planning security.

♻️ Environmentally friendly

With Brextor®, the demolition material (80% gravel 0-30mm) can be reused directly on the construction site. Brextor® also requires less working space. This saves excavation and replacement material. By reusing the demolition material directly on the construction site and saving on excavation and replacement material, transportation can be saved. In addition, landfills are less polluted.

👷 Increased health & safety at work

No heavy physical labor is required for pile processing, which massively reduces the risk of health hazards such as HAVS syndrome. Brextor® also avoids working in danger zones.

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