Spiles and Forepoling Boards

Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................... 3
Rebar Spiles.................................................................................................................. 4
Tubular Spiles................................................................................................................ 6
IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles ............................................................................................... 8
Forepoling Boards....................................................................................................... 10

Introduction
Spiles and forepoling boards are used
as temporary pre-support system for the
working area. They ensure the stability of
the perimeter of the open span until the
primary lining is installed.
Depending on the foundation soil
characteristics, different spile types
are used in order to achieve the best
technical solution for each project.
The products range from rebar spiles,
IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles or the
AT - TUBESPILETM to forepoling boards,
which permit driving in non-cohesive
ground.

Rebar Spiles
Rebar spiles and tube spiles are
universally applicable as pre-support.
They can be installed into pre-drilled,
stable boreholes in blocky foundation
soil as well as rammed into soft,
homogenous foundation soil.

Fields of Application
Tunnel driving in blocky and jointed
rock mass
Tunnel driving in soft, homogenous
foundation soil conditions

Main Advantages
Practice-proven spile system
Secure and simple installation
Universally applicable
Installation using conventional drilling
machines

System Description
Rebar spiles consist of smooth or ribbed
steel bars that are pointed on one side.
They are installed in pre-drilled grouted
or ungrouted spile holes or are rammed
into the foundation soil. Pre-drilled
rebar spiles are installed in jointed and
blocky rock mass as pre-support against
falling blocks; ram spiles are installed in
homogenous, soft foundation soil.
By ramming, a loosening of the
foundation soil is prevented, and an
optimum initial condition for arching
between the spiles is achieved. Following
driving, the load of the foundation soil
is transferred on the bearings by the
resisting torque of the spiles. These are
the ground ahead of the face and the
support arch in the already supported
excavation area.

Rebar Spiles
Specifications
Bar diameter 1)
Delivery lengths 2)

[mm]
[m]

20

25

28
3/4/6

30

36

1) Spiles from smooth or ribbed concrete steel with a minimum steel grade of B 500 B
(DIN 488-1 and NORM B 4707)
2) Pointed on one side; diverse lengths and unpointed concrete steel spiles are available on request

Technical Features
Simple and uncomplicated installation into pre-drilled spile holes
Mortared annular gaps improve contact with the rock mass
Ramming is an installation method which retains the original stress condition
The foundation soil is displaced by ramming. This permits optimum conditions for
subsequent load carrying
Installation is possible above as well as through support arches

Installation Procedure
Installation into pre-drilled spile holes
Pre-drilling of the spile holes through or over the support arch
Filling of the spile holes with mortar (only for mortared installation)
Installation of the Rebar spile
Installation as ram spile
Ramming of the rebar spiles through or over the support arch

Tubular Spiles
Tubular spiles and rebar spiles are
universally applicable for pre-support
measures. They can be installed into
predrilled, stable boreholes in blocky or
jointed rock mass as well as rammed
into soft, homogenous foundation soil.

Fields of Application
Tunnel driving in blocky and jointed
rock mass
Tunnel driving in soft, homogenous
foundation soil conditions

Main Advantages
Practice-proven spile system
Secure and simple installation
Universally applicable
Installation using conventional drilling
machines
Optionally also available as injection
spile
Higher section modulus than ram spiles
or self-drilling spiles at comparable
weight

System Description
Tube spiles consist of a steel tube, which
is optionally provided with a welded ram
top. The installation is carried out with
conventional drilling machines. The tube
spiles are either installed into pre-drilled
spile holes or rammed directly into the
foundation soil. Pre-drilled tube spiles
are used for jointed and blocky rock
mass as pre-support against falling rock
mass, whereas ram spiles are applied in
homogenous, soft foundation soil.
By ramming, a loosening of the
foundation soil is prevented, and an
optimum initial condition for arching
between the spiles is achieved. Following
driving, the load of the foundation soil is
transferred to the bearings by the spiles.
These are the ground ahead of the face
and the primary lining.

Tubular Spiles
Specifications
Outer diameter 1)
Wall thickness
Delivery lengths 2)

[mm]
[mm]
[m]

38
4

51
3.2
3/4/6

51
4.5

1) Minimum steel grade S 235 (EN 10025-2)

2) Differing shipping lengths and injection boreholes according to customer demands are
available on request

Technical Features
Simple and uncomplicated installation into pre-drilled boreholes
Tube-ram spiles with steel point are available on request
Foundation soil preserving installation by ramming the original stress condition
remains
Ramming displaces the foundation soil and allows for optimum load carrying
characteristics at a later stage
Installation is possible over as well as through the support arch
High section modulus in relation to the weight
Also available as injection spile with injection holes for ground improvement

Installation Procedure
Installation into pre-drilled spile holes
Pre-drilling of spile holes through or over the support arch
Insertion of tube spiles
Installation as ram spile
Ramming of the tube spile through or over the support arch

IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles

IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles form part of the
DYWI Drill Hollow Bar System product
range. They are ideal for pre-support
measures in all foundation soil types.
Especially in unstable boreholes, the fast
and self-drilling installation offers distinct
advantages compared to conventional
spile types.
IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles support local
instabilities in the working area.
In poor foundation soil, this system is an
excellent alternative to conventional ram
spiles or steel tube spiles.

Fields of Application
Pre-support in any kind of foundation
soil
Especially suitable for foundation soils
with unstable boreholes

Main Advantages
Installation using conventional drilling
machines
Secure, simple, and fast installation
Unproblematic application in case of
unstable boreholes
Spile drilling and spile installation in
one step
Greater spile lengths can be achieved
with couplings

System Description
IBO - Self-Drilling spiles are installed with
conventional drill booms using rotary
percussive drilling. The installed hollow
bar simultaneously serves as drilling rod
and reinforcement. The drilling energy is
transferred onto the drill bit, which has
a higher outer diameter than the hollow
bar. Cooling, flushing, and backflush
of cuttings is accomplished with water
between the foundation soil and the
IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles.

IBO - Self-Drilling Spiles

System Components
IBO - Self-Drilling Spile
Optionally available with injection
holes
Spile drill bits or welded drill bit

Specifications
Outer diameter 1)
Delivery lengths 2)

[mm]
[m]

R32

R38
3.0 / 4.0

R51

1) Technical Data is enclosed in the DYWI Drill Hollow Bar System brochure
2) Differing shipping lengths and injection holes according to customer demands are available
on request

Installation Procedure
Assembly of the IBO - Self-Drilling Spile
and connection onto the drill boom

Rotary-percussive self-drilling
installation without casing: Singleuse drill bit and hollow bar serving as
drilling rod; flushing with water or an
air-water-mixture

Optional extension with couplings

Decoupling from the drifter, optional

subsequent injection using an injection
adapter

Technical Features

Accessories

Further Information

Extensive drill bit portfolio for different

foundation soil conditions

Mortar-mixing pumps

DYWI Drill Hollow Bar System

brochure

Mortaring of the annular gap increases

the load transmission and load bearing
capacity

DYWI Inject System

Optionally with injection holes for

ground improvement

Injection adapter
Sleeve pipe packers
Rock drilling equipment: shank adapters,
couplings, and coupling adapters

Further information about accessories

can be found in DSI system brochures
and technical approvals

Forepoling Boards
Forepoling boards are used for laminaractive pre-support, which is particularly
suitable for unstable, non-cohesive
foundation soil. This support is rammed
into the foundation soil using hydraulic
drifters.

Fields of Application
Pre-support in non-cohesive
foundation soil
Pre-support in nearly non-cohesive
foundation soil

Main Advantages
Installation using conventional drilling
machines
Secure and simple installation
Closed support at the open span
Ramming minimizes drive-induced
rock mass stress relaxation

System Description
Forepoling boards are rammed over
the support arch in a single step with
conventional drill booms via a ram shoe.
They are either installed overlapping
or with a gap when the foundation soil
shows little cohesion.
Steel plate with one or two longitudinal
seams
Plate thickness: 3 - 6 [mm]
Length: 1,250 - 3,000 [mm]
Width: ca. 220 [mm]
Forepoling board template
Different versions available on request

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Forepoling Boards
Specifications
t

30

35

120

175
B

Forepoling boards Type A

Characteristics
Thickness
Length 1)
Width 2)
Weight
Weight
Resisting torque

Symbol
Unit
Type A3
Type A4
Type A5
Type A6
t
[mm]
3
4
5
6
L
[m]
1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00
B
[mm]
220
220
220
220
m
[kg/m]
6
8
10
12
mPcs
[kg/pcs] 7.5 9.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 10.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 15.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0
Wx
[cm]
8.9
10.6
12.2
13.8

30

35

140

1) Special lengths available on request

2) Guidance value installation width with overlapping: 5.7 pieces per meter

185
B

Forepoling boards Type B 1)

Characteristics
Thickness
Length 2)
Width 3)
Weight
Weight
Resisting torque

Symbol
Unit
Type B3
Type B4
Type B5
Type B6
t
[mm]
3
4
5
6
L
[m]
1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00
B
[mm]
220
220
220
220
m
[kg/m]
6
8
10
12
mPcs
[kg/pcs] 7.5 9.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 10.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 12.5 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 15.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0
Wx
[cm]
8.9
10.6
12.2
13.8

1) Dimension sheets and weight tables

are available on request
2) Special lengths available on request
3) Guidance value installation width with
overlapping: 5.4 pieces per meter

Technical Features
Ramming with drill-driving jumbo
Secure and simple installation
Closed and open support of the tunnel
perimeter
Ramming prevents settlement
and stress release ahead of the
construction

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