Roughened and Smooth Surfaces Available

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.

Tropical Salt Water Environment

Splice Connection, Load Test NY / NJ Port Authority

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.

Sensitive Tidal Waters Puget Sound, WA

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