Steel Foundations – HE

GroundPlug® HE

GroundPlug® HE

Foundation for large horizontal loads

GROUNDPLUG® HE FOUNDATIONS ARE PRIMARILY USED FOR NOISE BARRIERS, ROAD BARRIERS, LARGE SIGNS AND OTHER PROJECTS WITH HEAVY HORIZONTAL LOADS. THE ASSEMBLY OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WITH HE IS:
  • A steel beam in HE profile (typically HEB/HEA) with extra wings on the sides, which is driven into the ground with a standard excavator.
  • Unique bolt group and base plate with high adjustment for mounting the column.
  • The columns for e.g. the noise barrier are mounted with threaded rods on the adjustable base plate.
  • Any panels can then be mounted.

TECHNICAL DATA

Series HE
Widths 120 - 300 mm
Lengths 2000 - 9000 mm
Material S235 Steel
Treatment Galvanised VFZ iht. ISO EN 1461
Capacity 23 - 370 kN

* Load capacities depend on installation depth, soil conditions and project type. Contact us for an initial assessment of your project.

STANDARD PRODUCTS

GroundPlug® offers 12 standard versions of GroundPlug® HE Foundations with torque capacities ranging from 23 kNm to 370 kNm. The standard products HE100 to HE400 are made of S355 steel. The length of the foundation is determined by the soil conditions.
GroundPlug® HE
HEA/B120 L:2000-3000 HEA/B220 L:3000-9000
HEA/B140 L:2000-3000 HEA/B240 L:3000-9000
HEA/B160 L:2000-6000 HEA/B260 L:3000-9000
HEA/B180 L:3000-8000 HEA/B280 L:3000-9000
HEA/B200 L:3000-9000 HEA/B300 L:3000-9000

Clever Foundation

GroundPlug® HE foundations are primarily used for noise barriers, but also for a number of other projects. Regardless of the project design, GroundPlug® HE foundations are always smart elements that increase project efficiency.

Flexible Capacity

We supply 12 standard types of GroundPlug® HE foundations with capacities ranging from 23 kNm to 370 kNm. The length of the foundations depends on the soil conditions.
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Quick Installation

With GroundPlug® HE foundations, structures can be erected in a particularly efficient manner. Up to 50 GroundPlug® HE foundations can be installed in a single day – a speed that cannot be achieved with concrete foundations.

Effective Adjustment

An adjustable plate between the GroundPlug® HE foundation and the structure ensures accurate and precise positioning in all directions.

INSTALLATION

GROUNDPLUG® CAN INSTALL UP TO 50 FOUNDATIONS PER DAY.

In the event of traffic accidents where the noise barrier is damaged, the column and foundation can be easily adjusted or replaced, unlike traditional foundations. From a construction perspective, GroundPlug® HE foundations offer significant advantages over standard concrete foundations. GroundPlug® HE foundations also require significantly less cleared area for installation and eliminate the need for major excavation work.

GROUNDPLUG® HE CASES

DOCUMENTATION

ALL STEEL FOUNDATIONS FROM GROUNDPLUG ARE BASED ON CALCULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH:

EN 1990, EN 1991-1-1, EN 1991-1-3, EN 1991-1-4,EN 1991-2, EN 1993-1-1, EN 1993-1-3, EN, 1993-1-5,EN 1993-1-8, EN 1993-1-9, EN 1993-5, EN 1997-1,EN 1997-2, EN 1794-1.

ANALYTICAL CALCULATIONS AND PRACTICAL TESTS:

  • ASTM Standard Designation (ASTMD1143, ASTM D3689, ASTM D3966) of pressure, tension and horizontal load on single screw foundations. Performed by Applied Foundation Testing (AFT), USA, and CLTTHOMPSON INC, USA.
  • NIRAS capacity and soil calculations, verified by LPILE by Ensoft Inc.

Our engineering team can provide design documentation for any structure based on European Design Standards (Eurocodes 0-9) and national annexes. Calculations can also be based on applicable American and Australian Design Standards.

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