RAYMOND PILE Raymond Systems, Inc. is an engineering and construction company specializing in the engineering design, manufacture, and installation of Raymond Piles. Raymond Piles are unique structural foundation members used when inadequate soil conditions require the use of piles to support heavy loads. The Raymond Pile can be installed rapidly, economically, and the structural integrity is insured. Alfred E. Raymond developed the first Raymond Pile in 1893. Since then, research and development, along with continuing programs to improve efficiency, have resulted innovative pile foundation design, improved installation techniques and significantly increased design loads. Thousands of major and minor structures (rvughout the world aie successfully supported by Raymond Piles. \y offers various services relative to the Raymond Pile such as; geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, specialized piledriving equipment, manufacturing, supply, and installation. Raymond Systems, Inc. Raymond’s management and engineering staff consist of proféssional engineers who specialize in geotechnical engineering, mechanical engineering, foundation design and equipment design. Raymond’s construction management staff consists of experienced managers and field personnel Raymond remains dedicated to continue its ongoing research and development programs to provide specialized foundation solutions, and to provide the Raymond Pile to the world market into the 21° centuryFEATURES AND BENEFITS Nominal Dimensions 18%" Detai 17%" ster on wanone, SrenSes dave Hs onwve wns 16%" vnc casket sone 15%" 14%" AWE RING Note: Other methods of joint waterproofing can be used. 11%" 10%" Ve" 8%" a Step-Taper piles can be manufactured in the size and configuration required to best meet almost any sub- soil condition and loading requirement. The versatile Step-Taper pile is installed by driving a closed-end steel shell and heavy steel mandrel to the required resistance or penetration. The mandrel is then withdrawn and the shell filled with concrete, The shell is helically corrugated to resist subsoil pressures. Standard sections are 8, 12 and 16 feet long and nominal diameters range from 8 to 18 inches. Longer and larger shell sections can be made Starting with the required tip diameter, sections are joined to make up the pile length needed, with an increase of one inch in diameter at each joint. The end product is a tapered pile which generally provides higher load capacities than non-tapered piles of the same length. Within limits, different section lengths can be combined to make a wide variety of pile shapes. Usually, 8 to 14-inch tip diameters with 12 to 16-foot lengths are used. By using different tip diameters and section lengths, piles can be made to satisfy almost any requirement. Joints are screw connected, with a drive ring and fed collar welded to the bottom of each section z osed with a flat steel plate. During oulder on the mandrel engages the drive joint and at the pile tip. Hammer eneray is efficiently transmitted through the rigid steel mandrel to each section and to the pile tip. There is no possibility of structural damage to the completed pile because of high Griving stresses, since all of the driving is actually done ‘on the steel mandrel. The result is optimum pile drivability, an important factor in the consistent success of Step-Taper piles in realizing the maximum load-bearing potential of almost any soil system. General view of Step-Taper shell assembly area.FEATURES AND BENEFITS ADVANTAGES OF STEP-TAPER PILES Variable Configurations — The size and shape of Step-Taper piles can be varied over a wide range to best satisfy subsoil conditions and loading requirements Driving Efficiency — The steel manarel effectively transmits hammer energy along the entire length of the pile, with minor elastic energy losses. Effective Hard Driving — Tho heavy stee! man- drel used to drive Step-Taper shelis assures effective hard driving for the development of pile capacity to the limitations of the soil Flexibility — The length of Step-Taper piles can be adjusted in the field to meet changing subsoil condi- tions as they are encountered. Exact predetermina- tion of length is not necessary. Waste is minimized Driving Resistance Retained — A\ penetration resistance developed during driving is retained because the steel shell remains in intimate contact with surrounding soil Structural Damage Eliminated — The steel mandrel absorbs all driving stresses; concrete is poured only after driving is complete and is not sub- jected to possible damage from driving forces. Easy Internal Inspection — The {ull length of each pile is easily accessible for inspection after it and adjacent piles have been driven and before con crete is poured. Proven Concreting Methods — Special con crete mixes combined with field-tested and proven concreting techniques assures the structural integrity of each pil Concrete Protection — The siee| shell permits proper setting, prevents distortion and separation, and maintains a continuous concrete section. Maximum Load Capacity — Effective hard dri- als ready for diving, ving, full utilization of hammer energy, easy internal . inspection and protection of concrete by steel shell add up to high load capacity with safety. Problem Solving — Ray-Step personnel can draw upon their vast store of collective and individual ‘experience spanning many years and situations to ‘expeditiously solve the many problems inherent in the installation of pile foundations. Minimum Cost — High capacity combined with Ray-Step’s time-saving methods, efficient equipment and experience result in significant savings in total foundation costs. Fast Installation — Proper equipment, techniques and expertise add up to pile installation rates which are difficult or impossible for other contractors to match. The results: shorter schedules, reduced over- all construction and finance costs, and earlier availabilty of revenue-producing facilities, Dependability — Step-Taper piles have been driven for over sixty years under almost every subsoil condi- tion. The success and universal acceptance of Step- Taper piles by engineers, contractors and owners is your assurance of cost-effectiveness and quality. 1p-Taper® shells are fil h high-quality concrete after internal inspection.