For this 8-metre-tall basalt chimney in Cambridge, Blade Piles were installed to provide a reliable foundation capable of handling both uplift and compression loads on soft soil.
The piles transfer structural loads through the weak surface soils into stable ground below, ensuring the chimney remains secure and structurally sound over time. By using screw piles, the project team avoided extensive excavation and disruption, while achieving the necessary performance for a tall, heavy structure.
This project demonstrates how Blade Piles are ideal for heritage structures, challenging soils, and applications where precision load support is critical, providing a durable and low-impact foundation solution.