AugerPile Foundations

What Are AugerPiles?
They are cast-in-place concrete piles installed by rotating a continuous-flight, hollow-shaft auger into the ground to the specified pile depth. Grout is pumped through the auger stem as the auger is  being withdrawn. The result is a column of high-strength grout.

What loads will they carry?
AugerPiles are commonly used for compressive design loads up to 125 tons, sometimes more.

Are there standard diameters?
Typically 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, 18 inch and 24 inch piles are used; however, there are occasions when 30 inch piles have been placed successfully.

What if reinforcing is required?
The piles are easily reinforced either by placing the steel into the pile after it is grouted, before the grout sets up, or by placing single rebars through the hollow stem before grouting.

How are they tested?
AugerPiles can be statically tested in compression, tension and laterally
using standard ASTM procedures.

Where do I get AugerPile Standards?
Call L. G. Barcus and Sons, Inc. or the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)

Advantages of AugerPiles by BARCUS

FAST
When you're working with AugerPile by BARCUS there is no waiting for delivery of other materials. All you need is a concrete truck along with BARCUS' special AugerPile equipment, and you're ready to begin your job immediately.

FLEXIBLE
BARCUS AugerPile can be effective in nearly all load-bearing applications and are also used in shoring and tieback projects. BARCUS is especially experienced in utilizing AugerPile in low headroom situations (such as building additions).

STRONG
With capacities of 125 tons or more, BARCUS AugerPile foundations are among the strongest foundations.

ECONOMICAL
Because of the inherent speed and simplicity of the one-step BARCUS AugerPile technology, the unique piles are often the least costly alternative for your foundation requirements.

If noise is a problem, use AugerPiles. They don't have the impact noise that is present during pile driving.

If vibrations are a problem, use AugerPiles. There are no impact vibrations.

If you have restricted headroom, use AugerPiles. They can be installed when the headroom is less than 15 ft.