In 1996, Anderberg Construction developed a unique underground pile driving method for supporting and underpinning structures. The innovative “Punch Pile” brand incorporates methods for supporting bridges, buildings, boat docks, foundations etc…
Future applications utilizing this technique include “bottom end” driving for composite pilings and installation of liquefaction reduction pilings.
Photo courtesy of Geert Jonker, Geo Drive Technology, The Netherlands
To view the original patent developed by Tom Anderberg, “click” the link below:
Patent & Photos:
Punch Pile Research & Development Photos
Misc. Design Drawings:
Down Hole Bottom End Pile Driving Equipment Driving Method Designs
Down Hole Bottom End Toe Pile Driving Designs
Liquefaction Reduction Pile Drawings
Articles by Tom Anderberg:
Punch Pile (1 of 6) Composite Pile Installation – (Overview)
Punch Pile (2 of 6) Composite Pile Installation – (Advantages)
Punch Pile (3 of 6) Multiple Concrete Micro-Piles
Punch Pile (4 of 6) Concrete Micro Piles (Current Methods, History, New Methods)
Punch Pile (5 of 6) Double Wall Drainage Composite Pile
Punch Pile (6 of 6) Competition
Articles:
Novel Toe Driving Article (Canada) text only with underlined highlights
IHC (Pile Toe Drive System) (w, notes)
Federal Highway Adminstration Composite Pile Evaluation Report
Purdue University – Emerging Construction Technologies
Equipment:
Composite Manufacturers:
