Micropile Foundations for Transmission Lines
 

Our extensive experience in difficult logistic exploration drilling and construction services, combined with a strong knowledge base of engineering design, allows us to provide alternative solutions to the energy industry. Crux offers micropile design and construction services for the installation of lattice, self-supporting single shaft, and guyed tower foundations. Our innovative foundation systems provide cost-effective solutions where access or subsurface conditions present challenges to conventional foundation construction.

Advantages of Micropile Technology:

• Wide adaptability and application
• In-situ testing
• Helicopter-supported construction
• Minimized environmental impact
• Improved design efficiency
• Cost effectiveness
   

Crux has extended the viability of micropile foundations to areas of environmental sensitivity or constrained access sites through the development of specialized equipment, installation technologies, and structural cap designs. Employing micropile technology in conjunction with lightweight, helicopter-portable equipment allows Crux to significantly reduce environmental disturbance and the need for road construction. Micropiles also provide foundation designs that can quickly adapt to variable subsurface conditions and can be tested to meet specific foundation capacity.