Uses for Steel Pipe Piles

In general, steel pipe piles are required in situations where the shallow soils are not strong enough to support loads from a new structure. Steel pipe piles are therefore used to transfer heavy loads from a building or structure to the stronger rock formations or solid soil layers that exist deep underground. Steel pipe piles are commonly used when building structures such as bridges, buildings, or docks on soft soils or near lake, river, or ocean shores.

There are a number of types of pipe piling available including those that are made to be used as dock pilings. Additionally, there are a number of methods and techniques that can be used when installing steel pipe piles in a variety of situations.

If you are interested in buying steel pipe piling for any construction project, Crestwood Tubulars sells a variety of new and use pipe piles. This pipe piling can be cut and spliced to each customer’s required length. As a leading pipe distributor, we can deliver any size order directly to our customer’s jobsites. To learn more about our pipe distribution services and to learn about our current selection of steel pipe piles available, please contact our experienced sales staff.

Primary Uses for Steel Pipe Piles

The main uses for steel pipe piles include to create deep foundations for:

• Building Construction
• Offshore Construction
• Marine Construction
• Dock Construction
• Bridge Construction
• Road and Highway Construction

• Rail Road Transportation Structure Construction
• Structural Support Construction
• Column Construction
• Oil Field Construction Services
• Communication Tower Construction

Special Situations Requiring Steel Pipe Pile Use

There are a number of special building situations during which deep foundations using steel pipe piles are recommended over shallow foundations. One such reason is during situations where a building or structure will have a very large design or heavy load. Additionally, steel pipe piles are important when a construction project will take place where there exists very poor soil at shallow depths. Finally, site constraints, such as property line restrictions may also make the use of steel pipe piles necessary. In any of these situations, or any combination of these situations, construction teams may find it necessary to utilize steel pipe piles in order to create a deep and sturdy foundation.