A Case Study
Tramway Tower Micropiles Underpinning in Limited-Access Terrain
A tramway manufacturer hired GeoStabilization to construct the underpinning foundation for two tramway towers in an isolated and hard-to-access mountain area.
The challenging terrain meant that conventional building equipment would not be able to reach the site. Standard tower foundations were likewise not appropriate for this project because of the lack of water and concrete batch plants near the site and the unknown subsurface conditions.
Instead of relying on traditional equipment, GeoStabilization opted to use its proprietary launched SuperMicropiles™ and its fleet of limited-access drill rigs. The company then deployed helicopters to bring the equipment and machines to the site.