CFA piling is one of the most popular methods of foundation construction in Victoria and across Australia. It is a fast and efficient way to construct deep foundations for buildings of all sizes.
Compared to other piling techniques, it produces very little vibration or noise. This makes it ideal for construction in urban environments and busy areas.
Safety
CFA piling contractors are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of foundation services to clients. They must follow all safety regulations and ensure that all equipment is inspected and maintained.
Pile driving and concrete operations must be coordinated to prevent accidents from occurring. Workers must be properly equipped with the correct PPE and follow instructions from supervisors.
Preventing soil deterioration is also an important safety measure, and workers should avoid digging in areas that might give way under the rig’s tracks. It is also critical to avoid creating soft spots that could become unbalanced and cause a pile to topple over.
The CFA piling process is a low vibration technology and can be installed in many different types of soil conditions. It is a preferred option for projects that are sensitive to ground vibration or where deep casings would be impractical. Typically, these are in urban or sensitive areas. The CFA approach is also cost-effective for large scale foundation construction.
Experience
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piling has been used in a wide range of projects for many years. They are a cost-effective foundation solution that is ideal in a variety of soil conditions and on projects that require vibration-free installation.
The CFA method eliminates the need for temporary casing and support systems, increasing production rates and reducing costs. The method also does not cause the soil relaxation that is commonly observed in bored pile construction.
Several studies have been conducted to estimate the total cost of CFA piles. The main objectives of these studies were to develop a model that can be applied on real projects in order to achieve a reliable and accurate cost estimate to be used by contractors for tendering purposes.
Reputation
CFA piling contractors have a high reputation for their quality and customer service. They have a number of projects under their belt and are trusted by architects, consultants, and clients.
They can be used for a wide range of applications and can be designed to suit any site condition or project requirements. They are also very quiet and efficient.
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles are cast in-situ concrete piles constructed using a fully flighted hollow stem auger. This technique is very effective in a wide range of ground conditions including gravel, silt, sand, clay and soft rock.
CFA piles have been successfully used in the Prairies over the last 15 years on numerous sites as a technically viable and cost-effective deep foundations system. Technological development has led to many improvements in CFA drill rig instrumentation with Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems that provide key quality assurance and control parameters on a real-time basis related to geotechnical and structural aspects of the pile.
Customer Service
CFA piling contractors offer excellent customer service to ensure that their clients’ needs are met. They are also highly trained to ensure that their work is carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) piles are a form of load-bearing pile which can be used for deep foundations or to create discontinuous retaining structures such as tangent or secant walls. They are constructed using a hollow stem continuous flight auger which is rotated into the ground to the required depth and then concreted with a reinforcing cage.
CFA piles are a cost-effective, versatile and efficient option for a wide range of projects. They can be used in a variety of soil types and conditions, and they reduce the time and labour required compared to bored or driven piles.
