Design Buy Build Issue 17 2015 | Page 41

● through a cored hole in concrete ● near services or tree roots ● between 1m and 10m deep ● in 450mm of concrete… or none! Heli Pile is manufactured from part recycled aluminium alloy Al-Si7Mg with stainless steel connectors making it an excellent solution for both permanent and temporary structures. If used on temporary foundations, once the structure is removed, Heli Pile can be simply removed and recycled or even covered over to be used again at a later date. Heli Pile requires very little equipment to install, saving costs on both plant and labour. The 64kg special hammer driver is connected to a compressor which can be situated remotely from the work. Bar Flex beam introduced into near facing wall 330mm Twin 6mm Bar Flex set in Bond Flex grout. Heli Pile at 30° angle. Retaining wall repair in Gloucester Powderham Castle Because of the small size of the compact machinery, Heli Pile can be installed wherever a person can walk - and sometimes where they can’t. “ A small number of bricks were removed from the building wall to access the retaining wall behind. Heli Pile was installed through the retaining wall as a ground anchor, and secured with a stainless steel pattress plate. Point loads were spread across the entire wall by utilising a Bar Flex beam. 150mm ● wherever you can walk On a recent repair project for Gloucestershire CC, Target designed a method of accessing a retaining wall that was located closely behind the wall of a building that may be demolished at a later date. With headroom of just 600mm, Target also had to ensure that the building wall was made good, ready for the storage of materials. 200mm Heli Pile works… Target’s service is fully inclusive - Target Structural will perform a full site survey to identify the problem. Target Fixings will create the repair specification that will solve the problem, before passing it back to Target Structural to quote and carry out the necessary works. Independent guarantees are an option with all of the work that Target carries out. Heli Pile can be installed where a person can walk ” For experts and professionals in the industry, Target also organises CPD seminars in various locations throughout the UK. In addition, bespoke presentations are available on request for larger practices. For technical advice relating to your project, call Target Fixings on 01672 812 900. If you would prefer an expert to visit your site, please find your local Target Structural branch at targetstructural.co.uk targetfixings.co.uk targetstructural.co.uk