Interpipe supplied specialized micropiles for bridge reconstruction in Slovakia

Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe supplied specialized micropiles for bridge reconstruction in Slovakia. This is stated in the company’s press release.

The structure is undergoing major repairs as part of the modernization of a 15-kilometer section of the railway connection between Poprad and Vydrnik, which is being carried out by Slovak Railways.

The use of standard piles proved ineffective due to the complex soil conditions in the region. Therefore, Interpipe offered an alternative solution – 108 mm diameter pipes used as compact micropiles. The project required S355J2 structural steel, which is widely used in construction and mechanical engineering due to its balance of strength, weldability, and impact resistance.

Vitaly Sinelnikov, pipe sales manager for European markets, emphasizes that railway bridges must remain safe to operate for decades.

«The support structure is crucial to the long-term integrity of the bridge. Micropiles can withstand the same loads as traditional piles, while requiring significantly less effort to prepare the ground,» he said.

Sinelnikov added that Interpipe has already supplied similar piles to several construction contractors in France who faced the same problem.

The company also noted that it has extensive experience participating in global infrastructure projects, from airport terminals in Tenerife to exhibition pavilions in Dubai.

Interpipe has become a supplier of seamless pipes for a large-scale engineering and architectural project in the Swiss Alps. They are being used in the reconstruction of the observation tower at the Titlis ski resort, where the structures must withstand strong winds, snow, erosion, and loads on rocky ground.