FRP as a Retrofitting Solution for Submerged piles

Submerged piles are often used in river crossings and offshore platforms. The combination of dry-wet cycle results in rapid corrosion of concrete or steel submerged piles. In addition, marine wood borers and ship worms attack timber piles and weaken these structures. Afzir engineers will provide designs for retrofit of submerged piles that enhance axial, flexural and shear capacity of the pile. In all cases, the piles can be strengthened to levels far beyond the original undamaged pile. The sealed engineering drawings and calculations will be provided to the client.

Submerged-Piles
Retrofitting of Piles

 

Features & Benefits

Advantages of repair of this piles include:

  • Minimal increase in the original size of the pile
  • The only system that can strengthen the pile beyond original capacity
  • Seamless jacket prevents future corrosion in the pile
  • No custom-manufacturing of jackets is needed
  • Repairs can begin quickly
  • Fast and safe installation time
  • Minimizes or eliminates the need for divers