About Berkel Work for Berkel Contact Us Home Deep Foundations Sheeting and Shoring Ground Improvement Technical Resources Locations Micropiles Micropiles are deep foundations that are 12 inches or less in diameter although typically they have a diameter between 3 to 10 inches. They are typically constructed with steel casing and/or threaded bar and high-strength cement grout. Micropiles are most commonly made up of high strength steel casing and rebar, but can also be installed in some conditions with hollow-bar systems, which are stabilized with pressure grouting in lieu of casing. Capacities vary depending on the micropile size and subsurface profile. Installation can be achieved by rotary drilling, augering, driven or vibrating tooling. Micropiles are particularly efficient where natural or man-made obstructions occur, in limited access or low-headroom conditions and in karst geology where rock surfaces are erratic and large voids are typically present. They can typically be designed to resist compression, uplift and lateral loads and have been used to support a variety of facilities. Installation techniques can be tailored to ensure minimal damage to existing foundations and to allow facility operations to be maintained during construction. Micropiles are often used to support very large capacities with little or no movement of the foundation. For more information on micropiles, click here to find the Berkel office that can best assist you. BERKEL DESIGN / BUILD WHERE TO FIND US SUN 20 MAR 2022 WED 23 MAR 2022 ASCE Geo-Congress Charlotte, NC ASCE Geo-Congress Website WED 18 MAY 2022 FRI 20 MAY 2022 DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement Berlin, Germany DFI Event Page WED 15 JUN 2022 FRI 17 JUN 2022 DFI SuperPile St. Louis, MO DFI Event Page TUE 04 OCT 2022 FRI 07 OCT 2022 DFI 47th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations National Harbor, MD DFI Event Page Home Deep Foundations Micropiles We are a 100% ESOP/Employee-owned company. The Berkel Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) started years before most companies considered the concept. With employees participating in the ownership of the company, they have a vested interest in the organization and work hard to continue the legacy of exceeding customers’ expectations through quality and innovation. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (913) 422-5125 2649 S. 142nd Street, P.O. Box 335, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 info@berkelandcompany.com Copyright © 2021 Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. Powered by ARGO-E LLC.