Leading this innovation is Bachy Soletanche Vietnam, a member of the Soletanche Bachy Group – the world’s geotechnical leader renowned for its technical excellence and advanced construction methods. One of our breakthrough solutions in bored piles and barrette piles is grouting the shaft, base, or both. This significantly enhances load-bearing capacity through increased shaft friction and end resistance – allowing the pile to achieve an ultimate capacity far beyond conventional designs.
📌 Advanced Testing Solutions Traditional static load testing methods are often not feasible for high-capacity piles. To address this, Bachy Soletanche Vietnam has implemented Load Box testing – a modern approach that separates the assessment of shaft friction and base resistance, without requiring massive above-ground reaction frames. However, for piles where most resistance is concentrated at the base, it becomes impractical to place the Load Box at the theoretical equilibrium point. In such cases, we deploy a hybrid method: Load Box combined with an external top reaction system. This enables a full evaluation of both upper and lower resistance relative to the Load Box location.
📍 Flagship Project – Hanoi In a recent landmark project in Hanoi, the hybrid testing method was successfully applied to assess base-grouted piles. The results not only validated the superior geotechnical performance but also set a new benchmark for pile testing in Vietnam.
🔍 Key Engineering Decision – A Crucial Factor Choosing to combine a top reaction system with the Load Box is not arbitrary. It requires careful engineering judgment, precise calculation, and close collaboration between the design and testing teams to ensure result accuracy, structural safety, and cost-effectiveness of the foundation solution.
✅ The Outcome? An optimized foundation design, validated by cutting-edge technology – reducing construction costs while maintaining the highest technical standards. At Bachy Soletanche Vietnam, we don’t just build – we shape the future with a long-term vision. Every foundation is the result of advanced engineering, precision, and global expertise.
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