Piles

Pile foundations are essential in Maritime Engineering and allow for the support of structures. They transfer vertical and lateral loads from the structures to the soil or rock below. The pile is dependant on the vertical and lateral bearing capacities of soil also the settlement / movement characteristics of the soil. 

JHK and Associates have been a major party of many Pile designs for Maritime Projects. 

• Structural Design, documentation and supervision of Concrete, Timber and Steel piles
• Structural assessment of existing structures and report of condition of piles, improvement design and mitigation strategies

In addition to Engineering Design Consultancy services, we also offer an extensive service in planning such as preparation of documentation for Permission to Lodge, Development Applications and Review of Environmental Factors, Contract Administration, Site Investigation and Design Reports and certification.

Vertical Divider

Design and Detailing

1. Load derivation from structure acting on piles.
2. ​Piles will be analysed as an integral part of the main structure using Finite Element modelling to determine the actual lateral and vertical loads transferred to piles.
3. Review of all available geotechnical reports
4. Preliminary discussion with Geotechnical Engineers for foundation depths.
5. Detailed design of foundation based on  AS 2159.
6. Design Report /  Certificate

Risk Assessment/ Safety in Design Review

1. Preparation of Risk Assessment/ Safety in Design analysis.

Construction Drawings

1. Piling Layout ans set out details based on Coordinates.
   
2. Engineering Details of piles including depths / penetration into soil.
   
3. Details of protective coating or cathodic protection

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Past Projects

Client-Walcon Australasia Pty Ltd
Project- Shellharbour Marina Piling Stages1-3

• Finite Element Modelling of Pontoon systems, Design and certification of 156 no's of floating pontoon stability piles providing up to 261 berths for vessels 10m to 30m in lengths, provision of Design Reports, inspections, review of ITP and Work-as-Executed records.

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Client-Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd
​Project- Design and documentation of fender and fender piles replacement for Wharf 2 at Gore Bay.

• Design and documentation and assisting in supervision the Design of  fender piles, Selection of Cone Rubber Fenders and Element fenders . Carried out a review of the capacities of the existing dolphins and wharf 2 to withstand maximum design reactions from the new fenders due to berthing of nominated vessels.

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Client- HDSA Group.
Project- Detailed pile design for pile replacements at The Moorings marina located at Walsh Bay 6/7, 19B Hickson Road Dawes Point. 

• Preparation of extensive design report, detailed design of up to 45 nos. of piles and complete design documentation including shop drawings for fabrication of new piles. Extensive ITP process to secure and use piles and on welding process.

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