Superior Physical Characteristics
STRENGTH / MATERIALS
- Bending Moment capacity equal to steel pipe of the same diameter
- Axial Loading capacity greater than that of steel or prestressed concrete piles of the same diameter
- Combined loading/interaction curves available
- Good stiffness characteristics ( stiffer than wood, not quite as stiff as steel for piles of the same diameter)
- Excellent Energy Absorption for fender pile applications
- Roughened Surface available to create skin friction for additional load capacity or uplift resistance.
- Non-Conductive - Ideal for electromagnetically sensitive installations.
- Full Design Guide.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
- Fiberglass shell provides an impervious barrier against corrosive agents. Much more corrosive resistant then stainless steel.
- 2-part marine grade coating provides superior UV protection in full sunlight, splash zone and total submersion in salt water
- Not subject to damage by marine borers and other biological attack
- Cannot rust, rot or spall.
- Impervious to anodic/cathodic corrosion.
HANDLING AND DRIVABILITY
- Use traditional pile driving equipment (diesel, air and drop hammers all work well)
- Easy cut off procedures with traditional abrasive blade saws. Drills easily with hand held hammer drills.
- Well tested and proven splices available.
- Handles and drives like a steel pipe pile. Good pile integrity, low tensile stresses.
- Excellent Quality Controls - FRP shell manufactured with ISO 9001 accreditation. All Piles manufactured in accordance with PCI Plant Certification Accreditation and PCI MNL116.
ENVIRONMENTAL
- Positive environmental impact. Materials comply with all State, Local and Federal environmental regulations
- Contains no toxins that can leech into sensitive tidal waters such as CCA, creosote or heavy metal coatings.
- Withstands harsh climate extremes, both high and low temperatures. No effect from aggressive freeze/thaw cycles.