Press-in piling: Ground vibration and noise during pile installation

Conventional dynamic piling methods are ill-suited to the urban environment. The pressin
method offers an alternative technique of pile installation, which allows pre-formed
piles to be installed with minimal noise and vibration.
Field measurements of noise and ground vibrations during press-in piling are
presented and compared to existing recommended limits. Based on this initial database,
tentative prediction curves are presented. Equipped with these tools, designers can assess
the relative environmental impact of each installation method when planning piling
works