Many structures and foundations use pipe piles driven into the ground to transfer both lateral and axial loads. The geometry of pipe pilings offers high structural properties, while the hollow pipe makes installation easier. These pipe piles are driven into the ground using industry standard vibratory or impact hammers.. The design loads and the soil conditions all determine the pile length and required embedment.
Though typical pilings are composed of timber, steel and concrete, demand has increased for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials. As a long-lasting and dependable alternative to traditional materials, FRP composite pilings serve as primary elements in various structures, including docks, marinas, ferry landings and waterfront fender protection systems. When chosen as the support option for any number of structural applications, FRP pipe pilings offer extreme versatility and overall cost-efficiency.
FRP pipe pilings are an excellent choice for heavy load-bearing applications. Structures that bear large loads require a deep, reliable foundation and FRP composite can deliver on the support required for these types of pipe piles.
FRP composite combines high strength with sufficient flexibility to absorb vessel impacts better than traditional materials. Its low modulus and high strength properties are ideal for protecting structures, especially in applications with commercial barge and ship traffic.
FRP composite comes pre-fabricated from specialized manufacturing facilities. The pipe pile’s diameter and wall thickness can easily be tailored to suit the needs of your specific application, including exact load requirements, vessel traffic, and environmental factors.
FRP's lightweight nature allows for more accessible and less expensive installations in pile construction. Pre-fabricated in a dedicated facility, FRP piles endure thorough tests and inspections to guarantee optimal structural performance, thereby reducing the potential for costly repairs and replacements. In addition, FRP piles are easily transported and installed, ensuring easy integration into existing construction with minimal replacement costs.
Extreme Weather Protection & DurabilityStormStrong weather protection is manufactured to ensure that our engineered structural FRP products protect your infrastructure. Highly corrosion-resistant, FRP composite retains exceptional durability compared to more traditional materials. It is unreactive to moisture or corrosive chemicals and well-suited for use in marine environments. FRP's impervious nature and extreme durability significantly extend the lifetime of the pile in heavy-use marine environments.
Because FRP is much lighter than steel, concrete, and wood, it is easier to manufacture, transport, and install. Its strength-to-weight ratio ensures optimal support at a fraction of the weight of traditional materials, making it particularly useful for large diameter pipes that are otherwise exceedingly heavy and difficult to maneuver.
FRP is an environmentally safe material, unlike wood, steel and concrete. Because of its chemical inertness, FRP does not release harmful chemicals into the environment. In fact, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has accepted FRP as an environmentally safe, non-polluting material.
Our piles consist of high-strength, directional fiberglass within an extremely corrosion-resistant resin. This make-up allows for an exceptionally strong, maintenance-free piling, ideal for withstanding impacts and corrosion on piers and other marine structures.
Available for manufacturing in diameters from 24 to 72 inches and in continuous lengths up to 110 feet, StormStrong piles provide designers the flexibility for optimizing their protection while keeping installation costs low.
CCG has developed ideal high-strength, reliable FRP pipe piles for industry standards and construction needs. No matter the specifics of the application, our FRP pipe piles are a versatile option for a wide range of pile construction applications.
FRP pipe pilings offer more strength, weight, durability and corrosion resistance than traditional concrete, steel and wood pilings. They can withstand a wide range of environmental and operating conditions that traditionally damage and impair other materials.
