9 Piles and tie-backs/anchors have been relied upon for centuries for countless deep foundation construction projects, but EBI’s pioneering product is changing the paradigm. As traditional friction piles rely on an extensive amount of drilling and boring diameter, they are costly with regard to time, money, and environmental stability. However EBI is developing all the necessary, fearless steps to help organizations increase efficiency while reducing risks and environmental impacts of typical challenges faced by all construction companies. Not wishing to ‘reinvent the wheel’ EBI’s technology ensures that the common installation methods and equipment, used to create crucial buildings, bridges, tunnels, and more, are still be relied upon to complete projects. However, simultaneously, the Expander Body (EB) pile is changing the trajectory of its industry by adding their technology to the traditional pile or tie-back for a revolutionary EB pile or tie-back system. The EB is a 1.2-metre tube of thin pleated steel sleeves attached to a traditional pile or tie-back system. The EB is then inserted as normal into the soil in alignment with its calculations, established by geotechnical data capturing typically two (2) the three (3) time traditional capacity. Pile and tiebacks are significantly at shallower depth and require a smaller boring diameter (up to 50%) than a traditional pile or tie-back systems, with the EB technology being able to take a monumental amount of weight despite not being as deep in the ground. Next, the EB is filled under pressure with liquid grout (cement) thus inflating the unit to their maximum capacity before grout is then injected into the toe beneath the unit’s ballooned structure preloading the soil resulting in little to no settlement at the time the foundation is loaded. The entire process creates a solid solution for the most efficient and effective foundation possible. Furthermore, due to its design, the EB is also able to be placed into the ground at any angle – making it a standout option in the industry experiencing endless growth in construction demands. Elevating the efficiency of the EB pile or tie-back itself has proven to be a successful feat across a myriad of projects for EBI. For example, in 2023 EBI completed a project for Ottawa Light Rail Transit. General Manager and Vice President of Sales Richard Heringer said, “In our recent test/completed project for the Ottawa Light Rail Transit project (LRT), the 3 traditional methods attempted could not achieve the required capacity 0f 1,000kN at a thirty one (31) meter depth (590kN), while EBI’s Expander Bodies achieved 1,400kN (EB 812) and 1,200kN (EB 612) at a seven (7) meter depth, a drilling savings of 24 meters per tie back. EB’s are now considered as a solution for the balance of phase two and phase three of this major multi-billion dollar project.” These striking results have meant that EBI’s technology increasing in demand around the world – with the company positively influencing and educating others across the globe. To this day, EBI’s EB technology has been utilized in Sweden, Germany, Holland, Norway, Italy, Estonia, Finland, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, United States, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Due to its success, it is now expanding into the Middle East. Having completed over 350 international projects with tens of thousands of units in the ground, EBI has saved over one hundred million U.S. dollars ($125,000,000), over 40,000 hours of installation time (1,000 x 40hour work weeks), and significantly improved both piles and tie-backs in almost all soil conditions (two to three times for piles and up to nine times for tie-backs). This along with risk mitigation with no special equipment needs, maximizes efficiencies within the foundation/ geotechnical industries. Moreover, the Carbon Footprint paper introduced this year demonstrates the initial projections of the study show a minimum of 50% in CO2 emissions predicted to be saved across almost any project – which is an exciting breakthrough for the integral industry. The rest of 2024 looks incredibly promising as the construction industry is balancing upon the precipice of advancements which will inevitably allow us to conquer the biggest challenges we have faced through the ages. Heringer enthuses, “Expander Body International’s end goal is simple: to use todays technologies to maximize efficiencies – cost/time/load capacity/drilling depth/boring diameter/number of units needed – all while mitigating risk and improving ROI (Return On Investment) outcomes. We welcome a time to present our EBI Expander Body technology to you and any partners you feel will benefit from our solutions. EBI sole focus is on improving deep foundation technology, services, and outcomes, while dramatically improving a foundations and projects ROI. If you have clients who might benefit from our world leading technology, we have a substantial referral program.” From us at BUILD, we wish EBI all the best as it continues to innovate the industry and tackle the constraints of today’s deep foundation building. If you’d like to learn more about how Expander Body International can help you achieve your goals with its Expander Body technology, head over to its website today.
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