Driven Piles

Proven Strength for Heavy-Duty & Marine Applications

Driven piles are deep foundation systems installed using impact or vibratory hammers—delivering unmatched load-bearing capacity and durability. At CNT Geotechnical, we design and install driven piles to support heavy construction, industrial infrastructure, and marine environments, ensuring reliable, long-term performance under the most demanding conditions.

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Compliance and Approval

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Executed DOT approved projects
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Executed Federal Contract projects
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Executed FAA construction projects
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ISO 9000-Certified Manufacturing

From the first pile to the millionth, every CNT Geotechnical product meets the same exacting standards—guaranteeing uniform performance and reliability on every project.

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ICC-ESR Certified

CNT Geotechnical products are backed by an ICC-ESR report, the industry-standard verification that our manufacturing process consistently meets code requirements. This certification ensures that the products we deliver are identical in quality and performance to those submitted for independent testing—giving you confidence in every pile we install.

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IBC-Compliant Deep Foundation Systems

All CNT Geotechnical deep foundation elements are fully compliant with the International Building Code (IBC). With CNT, you're building on a foundation that’s not just strong—it’s code-approved and legally sound.

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How it works

Impact driving
Vibrodriving

Impact Driving is one of the most widely used methods for installing deep foundations. The most common technique involves a drop hammer, which releases a weighted mass to deliver powerful impact force through a driving cap at the top of the pile. In modern applications, the hydraulic hammer is the preferred choice due to its efficiency, precision, and adaptability.

Vibrodriving, on the other hand, uses high-frequency vibrations to reduce soil resistance and allow piles to penetrate the ground with minimal noise and disturbance. This method is ideal for urban or sensitive environments where vibration control is crucial.

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What to Look for in a Geotechnical Vendor

Engineering and Production

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In house engineering

Ensures ability to design to a higher degree of accuracy a pile that fits the project requirements. It also to schedule engineering for higher priority jobs since we have control over that are not beholden to a subcontractor.

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New certified steel

Code compliance, used, recycled, and rejected steel has a failure potential.

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Uses American Made and Sourced materials

Many contracts require American sourced materials, non American materials do not have as stringent quality in their steel as American suppliers. Lastly, we like to support American workers.

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Hot dip galvanized

An additional protection layer against corrosion

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Seismic Code compliant

Protects the structure in the event of an earthquake

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Service

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Rapid Response Install Team

This ensures that projects with tight timelines can be completed without delays in the overall schedule.

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Certified welders

Ensures that all the welding is performed with properly trained welders with certificates proving they are competent in their trade

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No weld failures

The weld is the critical component that holds the system together; if the weld fails, the system fails.

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Lifetime warranty

Hundreds of thousands of piles in the ground without a single failure and guarantees in writing that anything constructed will never move.

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Key Benefits

Stability and High Load Capacity

Ideal for supporting large structures and heavy equipment

Versatility and Cost-Efficiency

Suitable for a wide range of soils and site conditions, rapid and efficient installation

Marine Applications

Engineered to endure water exposure and harsh conditions

Durability

Long-lasting foundations capable of withstanding extreme environmental pressures

Applications

Industrial Facilities

Reliable support for factories, warehouses, and heavy machinery

Marine Structures

Piers, docks, retaining walls, and coastal defenses

Bridges and Infrastructure

Abutments, columns, and transportation structures

Waterfront Developments

Resilient foundations for coastal buildings and utilities