Sheerness Docks

Aarsleff Ground Engineering was appointed by Burden Brothers to deliver the supply and installation of 328 steel tube piles in support of a new silo development in Sheerness. The project, which ran for 4 weeks, was delivered within a tight timeframe and required a high level of coordination and technical precision.

The scope involved installing steel tubes in three different diameters, 178mm, 273mm, and 399mm, to meet varying load requirements within the London Clay strata. This design approach allowed the team to optimise material use while ensuring structural performance.

An important sustainability feature of this project was the sourcing of steel tube piles.   The supplier operates with a strong focus on the circular economy, repurposing steel tubes from the oil and gas industry as a high-quality alternative to newly manufactured prime steel products. This approach not only reduces environmental impact but also supports more responsible material use within the construction piling sector.

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