About Instant Foundations Wa
Screwpiles are often described as screw piles or screw in foundations available from 1 to 30 meters in length and range in load capacities up to 1200kN (120 ton).
Since the inception of screwpiling into Australia in 1992 Screwpile Australia has engaged in continuous research and developmental programs which has resulted in screwpiles being successfully used in a wide range of innovative piling projects. Screwpile design and serviceability is based on structural and geotechnical parameters and individual design comes from a comprehensive engineering data base program. From sands to clays soil types and profiles play an important role in the design and performance of Screwpiles. Screwpiles and Screw-Anchors are wound into the ground much like giant screws into wood. Specialized vibration and noise free earthmoving equipment is used to conduct the process. The size of machine is dependant on the size of screwpile. Installation torque is continuously monitored during installation to confirm soil geotechnical profiles. The final torque is used as part of the engineering confirmation process for installed pile or anchor capacities.
Screwpile Australia has been designing, supplying and installing steel screwpiles for the building industry in Australia since 1994. Extensive research, development and testing have resulted in a reliable, fast and cost effective piling system which offers many advantages over other conventional piling methods.
Screwpile Australia is recognised throughout Australia as being the experts in Screwpiling Technology. Extensive research, product development and testing has and continues to develop Screwpiles as a diverse, predictable and cost effective piling system. Throughout Australia and the World engineers and designers are specifying screwpiling for major projects. Builders and Construction companies therefore need to be ensured that any screwpiling used meets the Australian Standard Codes AS2159 (Piling Code) and AS4100 (Steel Structures Code).