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MAI SDA self-drilling system

MAI SDA T111 for micropiling

 MAI SDA T111
– self-drilling system for faster micropiling
As the global redevelopment of urban areas continues - either by
redesigning existing or by building new structures - the need for a
cost-efficient method to stabilize structures in these sensitive areas
is increasing. Being an answer to this increased demand, micropiling
is growing in popularity as a method to reduce the effects of
settlement in both existing and new constructions.
Micropiles are small diameter piles, at one single operation. Other micropiling site preparation while noise and vibra-
times additionally reinforced with rein- methods, for example drilled casings, tions are very low. And as T111 drilling
forcement bars. They are often installed need up to three separate operations equipment are considered light weight,
in confined places and unconsolidated to complete a similar micropile. MAI many of these urban worksites are easy
ground conditions that would pose a T111 minimizes the total installation to access.
challenge for conventional piling tech- time and increases productivity. In
niques. Atlas Copco is now introducing fact, it’s not unusual for an operator to The flexible MAI T111
the latest technology in micropiling – install 25 to 30, 15m (50 ft) long piles Primarily aimed at unconsolidated soil
the MAI SDATM T111, a self-drilling per day. When installing MAI systems, formations such as sand and gravel, the
micropile that drills and reinforces the cement grout is simultaneously injected MAI T111 is ideal for difficult micro-
hole in one single drilling process. into the rod, out through the bit and piling. In particular in granular deposits
distributed evenly into the surrounding the impregnation of grout into the sur-
MAI T111 – the self-drilling micropile ground. The rod and bit are then left in rounding ground significantly enhances
The MAI T111 system consists of place to act as the pile’s reinforcement the geotechnical capacity of the pile.
a 111 mm (4.37") diameter hollow element. Once the cement sets, the However, thanks to the wide selection
threaded rod with a sacrificial drill bit. ground consolidates and forms a fric- of drill bits MAI T111 is able to drill
Thanks to the full length rod thread and tion pile. through anything from sand and clay
extension couplings, the system offers to rock. Where there are new buildings
a flexibility to easily adjust the rod Compact tophammer rigs to be built close to existing structures
length to the site requirements. This MAI T111 self-drilling micropiles can or where heavy industrial equipment
is especially useful if piling has to be be installed with most tophammer rigs, is being installed in existing factories,
performed in a confined workspace, for for example the Atlas Copco Mustang MAI T111 fits the bill. These piles
example with limited head room which rigs. These compact rigs have to work work well as both tension and com-
is often the case in underpinning. in very cramped conditions and thanks pression piles. They can be installed
to the option to produce short rods, on a rake or inclined angle to provide
The quickest way to micropile there’s always room to add rods and reticulated pile solutions.
The MAI T111 installation process is install micropiles with the required
remarkably quick since it is executed in length. This method needs very little
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Installing MAI T111 micropiles using simultaneous grouting
1. Drilling with grout 2. Adding a coupling
flush, using Rotary to extend the pile
Injection Adaptor with another rod.
(RIA system).
Environmental and user friendly
With only light equipment needed for
installation of the MAI micropiles and
with no need to use large concrete mix-
ing trucks, less impact is made on the
surrounding area in terms of exhaust
fumes, noise pollution and vibrations.
With use of easy manouverable rigs
and only a few steps of installation,
the operator is exposed to as few poten-
tially harmful operations as possible.
System components
A hollow anchor rod and an exten-
sion coupling which act as connector
between the rod sections. Also central-
izers are available.
RIA system for simultaneous grouting is
attached to the Mustang rig
3. Allowing the grout 4. Once grout has
to cure. hardened, the micro-
pile is perfectly
installed.
Quality assurance from Atlas Copco ess regulations. Should a system fall
Atlas Copco MAI SDA products are all short of the given tolerances, produc-
manufactured according to strict ISO tion is stopped and the fault is rectified.
rules. There are two important quality
parameters for a MAI self-drilling sys-
tem. Firstly, that rods can withstand the
stipulated breaking load and, secondly,
that couplings and bits can be easily
threaded. Ultimate load tests are carried
out on all load bearing components in
accordance with the strict quality proc-
A sacrificial drill bit designed either A nut and a plate (optional).
for rock, loose soil or clay.
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Technical specifications

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in other parts of the world. In any case think safety first and always use proper ear, eye, head and other protection to minimize risk of personal injury. This publication, as
MAI T111 is available in two dimensions: T111L with an ultimate tensile load

Photos in this publication may show situations which complies with such laws, rules and regulations in the country where the photo has been taken but not necessarily
of 2640 kN (593 k lbf), and the T111N, with a larger wall thickness, is rated at
3650 kN (821 k lbf).

Description T111 L T111 N Unit

Outer diameter 111.0 (4.37) 111.0 (4.37) mm (inch)

Outer diameter for calculation 105.0 (4.13) 105.0 (4.13) mm (inch)

Average internal diameter 82.0 (3.23) 75.0 (2.95) mm (inch)
Wall thickness 11.0 (0.43) 16.0 (0.63) mm (inch)
Cross-sectional area 3185 (4.94) 4395 (6.81) mm2 (inch2)
Ultimate tensile load (UL) 2640 (594) 3650 (821) kN (k lbf)
Yield load (YL) 2000 (450) 2750 (618) kN (k lbf)
Yield strength Rp0.2 570 (3.93) 650 (4.48) N/mm2 (lbf/inch2)
Tensile strength Rm 750 (5.17) 870 (6.00) N/mm2 (lbf/inch2)
Modulus of elasticity 205 (1.41) 205 (1.41) kN/mm2 (k lbf/inch2)
Tensile elongation Ag > 2.5 > 2.5 %
Weight per m 25.0 (16.8) 34.5 (23.1) kg/m (lb/ft)
Steel grade "28Mn6 "28Mn6
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1.1170" 1.1170"

well as specifications and equipment, is subject to change without notice.

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