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Berths

Reliable foundation for berths with predictable load-bearing capacity and stable geometry in the aquatic environment. Screw foundations provide a base for berthing structures without concrete work or dewatering of the water area.
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From the idea to the finished solution!

Trust us with your project and get full engineering support of the foundation - from calculations to installation with quality control at each stage.

From the idea to the finished solution!

Trust us with your project and get full engineering support of the foundation - from calculations to installation with quality control at each stage.

Engineering design of screw pile foundations considering geology and hydrogeological conditions, design loads, and project requirements. We select the type, diameter, and depth of geoscrews for stable foundation performance under variable water level conditions.
In-house production of geoscrews with quality control at every stage—from steel selection to anti-corrosion protection. Foundations are designed for operation in aquatic environments and meet durability requirements for hydraulic structures and operating conditions.
Professional installation of geoscrews with control of vertical alignment, torque, and foundation field geometry. Installation is carried out without concrete work or dewatering of the water area, allowing berthing structures to be implemented in tight deadlines with minimal environmental impact.

SCREW FOUNDATION FOR BERTHS

Berth

A hydraulic structure operating in conditions of constant or variable contact with water, subjected to combined loads from the structure's own weight, vessels, waves, currents, and ice impacts. The foundation must ensure stability, deformation control, and stable geometry in the aquatic environment.

Piles for berthing structures

Screw piles are driven to load-bearing soil layers below the bottom level, ensuring reliable load transfer from the deck, supports, and mooring equipment to stable soil horizons. The absence of concrete work minimizes the risks of uneven settlement and simplifies foundation implementation in water areas.

Engineering approach

The foundation for a berth is individually engineered taking into account hydrogeology, bottom soil types, water levels, wave and current loads, as well as potential ice impacts.

Structural solution

The screw foundation allows for the integration of piles with load-bearing elements of the berth structure and enables phased installation without complex hydraulic preparatory works.

ADVANTAGES OF SCREW PILE FOUNDATIONS FOR BERTHS

The screw pile foundation is an engineering-based solution for berthing structures due to its stable performance in aquatic environments and rapid implementation capability.
Piles are designed considering wave, current, and ice impacts.
Geoscrew installation does not require lowering the water level or constructing cofferdams.
Penetration to load-bearing layers ensures foundation stability even under changing bottom conditions.
Installation is carried out without extensive earthworks or disturbance of the natural landscape.
Screw piles can be installed regardless of seasonal conditions, which is important for coastal projects.

ENGINEERING CRITERIA FOR BERTH FOUNDATIONS

CRITERION 1

DESIGN INSTALLATION DEPTH

Determined by the results of geotechnical and hydrogeological surveys.
CRITERION 2

OPERATION IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT

CRITERION 2

OPERATION IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT

The foundation is designed considering constant contact with water and variable water levels.
CRITERION 3

RESISTANCE TO SCOUR AND WAVE LOADS

CRITERION 3

RESISTANCE TO SCOUR AND WAVE LOADS

Piles are designed for combined vertical and horizontal actions.

КРИТЕРІЙ 3

СТІЙКІСТЬ ДО ПІДМИВУ ТА ХВИЛЬОВИХ НАВАНТАЖЕНЬ

КРИТЕРІЙ 3

СТІЙКІСТЬ ДО ПІДМИВУ ТА ХВИЛЬОВИХ НАВАНТАЖЕНЬ

Палі розраховуються під комбіновані вертикальні та горизонтальні дії.
КРИТЕРІЙ 4

АНТИКОРОЗІЙНА СТІЙКІСТЬ

Матеріали та захисні покриття забезпечують довговічність у водному середовищі.
CRITERION 4

ANTI-CORROSION RESISTANCE

Materials and protective coatings ensure durability in the aquatic environment.
CRITERION 5

STABLE GEOMETRY WITHOUT SHRINKAGE

Installation without concrete work minimizes the risks of deformation of the berth structure.
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Installation steps
SITE GEOLOGY AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN

For proper foundation design, geotechnical engineering surveys and structural design analysis are performed. This allows for determining the design loads, soil behavior conditions, the depth of load-bearing soil layers, and the geometric requirements of the foundation system.

STRUCTURE-SPECIFIC FOUNDATION ADAPTATION

Based on the obtained data, PILLAR engineers calculate the number of supports, their spacing, and the installation depth. The parameters of the geoscrews are selected considering the loads, structure type, and required geometric stability of the foundation.

INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION READINESS

Screw piles are installed with control of vertical alignment, torque, and foundation field geometry. Upon completion, the foundation is immediately ready for further structure erection—with no technological downtime or waiting for shrinkage.

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