Offshore structures experience the full extent of the ocean’s power and need a reliable foundation, The majority of offshore structures have piled and grouted foundations. Piles may be pre-installed or driven through tubular legs or skirt sleeves, forming an annular void between the pile and the leg or sleeve. The annular void is filled with a cement-based grout: the grout is usually delivered to the bottom of the structure by a “stinger”, displacing the water as the column of grout rises in the annulus. The purpose of the grout is to provide a connection between the driven pile and the structure, enabling the transfer of loads from the structure to the supporting piles.
Metsel Marine & Civil have experience in various types of offshore foundation grouting, including, geotextile fabric formwork, and subsea grout bags. free-span correction grout bags, grout mattresses, leg piles, skirt piles, pre-installed pin piles and drilled pile sockets. Our team have the skills to offer a turn-key grouting solution, providing engineering services. along with a comprehensive offshore installation service which includes grouting equipment, trained operators and grout materials. for all types of offshore structures.
