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Safe

Light and Minimal

environmental

compact Hardly overturns as it pollution

machine clamps to piles which have

been completely driven As this method installs piles using static

Able to work in physically into the ground.

restricted condition and does force, it does not emit noise and vibration

not require large working space. which would be normal if installation is

For example, sites with limited done using dynamic force such as

space and sites where hammering. Hence, installation work will

mobilization of heavy or massive Advantages not affect adjacent neighbour activities.

machineries are not permitted

i.e. sloping sites, narrow space in The Silent Piling method is

between structures. Minimal physical

considerably appealing and influence to

advantageous especially for surrounding

challenging site conditions. environment

Able to penetrate such as ground settlement on

hard ground neighbouring structures.

Augering attachment which is Fast installation

simultaneously operated with the

press-in machine is able to penetrate It hardly affects working hours

hard ground layer / soft rocks. especially at night or highly restricted

areas.

Application of Silent Piling Method

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Disadvantages

As the complete system of Narrow spaces in Limited headroom Sensitive areas which

Silent Piler may not be readily urban areas such as such as underneath shall virtually no noise

available locally at the in between buildings the overhead bridge or vibration generated

moment, it may be a bit costly

to source it from Japan.

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However, the normal press-in system

is available in Malaysian market.

Besides adopting this method may give

some drawbacks when providing a

suitable working platform for installation Construction of sheet pile retaining walls in

of initial piles is an issue especially in water without massive working platform such

swampy/soft area, waterfront locations. as cofferdam and flood mitigation works

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