TEP pile

A TEP pile (Tube Enfoncé Pneumatiquement) is a pneumatically hand-driven displacement pile. The pile consists of a permanent steel tube of very small diameter, driven with a pneumatic hammer and then injected.

Construction sequence

Fields of application

• Pile foundation withstanding reduced loads, suitable in confined spaces or in areas with limited headroom and / or restricted access

• Underpinning of existing buildings and stabilization

Environmental impact

• Lateral soil displacement

• No spoil because no soil extraction of soil – no removal of soil from the job site

• Limited vibration and noise pollution

• A dry work platform is needed

Technical specifications