Plunge Column Guide Frame - Fabrication & Commissioning

Guide frame over concrete-filled pile • Plumb/centre control

Plunge column guide frame positioned over a concrete-filled pile

Overview

Fabricated, and commissioned a plunge column guide frame. The frame sits on a steel base over a pre-drilled, concrete-filled pile; a structural column is lowered through the guide, which holds it plumb and centred while the concrete cures to lock its final position.

Scope & Methods

  • Fabrication including cut, fit, weld, and painting.
  • Set-out and survey for base level and plumb checks; shim/packer adjustments.
  • Commissioning dry run, trial lower, alignment verification, and hold during cure.

Outcomes

  • Plumb and centre alignment within specified tolerance.
  • Reliable hold during concrete cure with no drift.
  • Repeatable method documented for subsequent installations.

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