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CONSTRUCTION EUROPE
SEPTEMBER 2013
FOUNDATIONS
The company worked with Austrian
contractor Porr to extend the applications of
TIP technology further into the jet grouting
arena. Together, the companies developed
a system for determining the diameter of
jet grouting columns using temperature
measurements within the columns.
The system – Tempjet – uses TIP’s Thermal
Wire cables to measure the temperature of
jet grouted columns every 300mm, and feed
The new SR-65 displacement pile rig and
SR-90 continuous flight auger rig from
Soilmec – just two of a range of new
foundation machines introduced this year
Trimble’s DPS900 Drilling and Piling
machine control technology is said to
allow contractors the ability to drill
precisely to the specified location,
depth, orientation and inclination angle
results back every 10 minutes as the grout
cures. The readings are stored, retrieved by TIP,
and processed with Tempjet software, which
compares the data to a simulated temperature
profile and calculates a predicted diameter
and cement content for the column.
Meanwhile, Junttan has developed
new technology aimed at improving the
management of piling jobs. The Junttan X
controller system and iPiler software can
The Junttan X controller system and iPiler
software can control all functions and
collect data about the piling process
control all functions and collect data about
the piling process.
Modular
software
and
hardware
configuration are said to make upgrading
and adding new features fast, while the
components of the system are built from
robust machine control electronics.
TECHNOLOGY
New technology for the foundations sector
has also been launched by Trimble in the form
of its DPS900 drilling and piling system. This
machine control technology is said to give
contractors the ability to drill precisely to
the specified location, depth, orientation and
inclination angle.
It has been designed to help promote site
safety by minimising the need for stakes,
construction surveying and personnel near
machines during drilling.
The Trimble DPS900 is also part of the
Trimble Connected Site portfolio and can
be integrated with Trimble Business Center
HCE software in the office, for instance. Using
HCE in the office and DPS900 in the field is
said to allow contractors to optimise drilling
and piling plans and send them wirelessly to
the rig.
Comprehensive quality and production
reports from site can also be transmitted back
to the office.
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