Junttan PM26 Piling Rig at Lissett Wind Farm
Lissett, UK · 2008 (Project mentioned in 2008)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchAarsleff's acquisition and deployment of the Junttan PM26 LC with an HHK9A hammer for the Lissett wind farm project highlights the need for powerful and specialized piling equipment for renewable energy infrastructure. The PM26's capabilities for driving long piles and its robust hydraulic hammer make it suitable for demanding ground engineering tasks.
Key engineering challenges
Driving piles for wind turbine foundations in potentially challenging ground conditions. - Achieving precise pile installation for structural stability. - Operating efficiently to meet project timelines.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Aarsleff (as piling contractor), Wind Farm Developer
- Lead contractor
- Aarsleff Ground Engineering
- Lead designers
- Junttan (for the equipment)
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- Drives up to 12m piles; Equipped with HHK9A accelerated hydraulic hammer.
- Disciplines
- civil; structural; geotechnical; mechanical
- Standards & frameworks
- Eurocodes, ICE Specification for Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls, CDM Regulations.
Sources: Junttan.com (https://junttan.com/piling-specialist/references-old/aarsleff-lands-at-lissett-uk/) - Junttan.com (https://junttan.com/product/pmx26/)