LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 - 1. Micropile Construction Sequence using Casing ............................................... 1 – 4

Figure 1 - 2. Classical Arrangement of Root Piles for Underpinning.................................... 1 – 6
Figure 1 - 3. Typical Network of Reticulated Micropiles...................................................... 1 – 7

Figure 2 – 1. CASE 1 Micropiles........................................................................................... 2 – 2

Figure 2 – 2. CASE 2 Micropiles – Reticulated Pile Network .............................................. 2 – 3
Figure 2 – 3. CASE 1 Micropile Arrangements..................................................................... 2 – 4
Figure 2 – 4. CASE 2 Micropile Arrangements..................................................................... 2 – 5
Figure 2 – 5. Micropile Classification Based on Type of Grouting....................................... 2 – 7

Figure 3 – 1. Classification of Micropile Applications.......................................................... 3 – 2

Figure 3 – 2. Low Headroom Micropile Installation ............................................................ 3 – 4
Figure 3 – 3. Protection of an Existing Diaphragm Wall with a Secant Micropile
Screen using Anti-acid Mortar .................................................................... 3 – 5
Figure 3 - 4. Micropiles Used Under New Abutments for Bridge Over Mahoning Creek,
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania ...................................................... 3 – 8
Figure 3 – 5. Micropiles for Foundation Support of Transportation Applications ............. 3 – 10
Figure 3 - 6. Underpinning of West Emerson Street Viaduct, Seattle, Washington .......... 3 – 11
Figure 3 – 7. Underpinning Arrangement for Pocomoke River Bridge, Maryland ............. 3 – 12
Figure 3 - 8. Seismic Retrofit of I-110, North Connector, Los Angeles, California .......... 3 – 13
Figure 3 – 9. Typical Configurations for Inclined Micropile Walls .................................... 3 – 15
Figure 3 – 10. State Road 4023 Micropile Slope Stabilization, Armstrong County,
Pennsylvania.............................................................................................. 3 – 16
Figure 3 – 11. Cross Section Showing Steep Canyon Slope and Temporary Micropile
Shoring ...................................................................................................... 3 – 17

Figure 3 – 12. Wall 600 Permanent Earth Retention, Portland, Oregon.............................. 3 – 18

Figure 3 – 13. Photo of Slope Stabilization at FH-7 Project in Mendocino National Forest,
California................................................................................................... 3 – 18
Figure 3 – 14. Schematic of Slope Stabilization at FH-7 Project in Mendocino National
Forest, California....................................................................................... 3 – 19

Figure 4 – 1. Typical Micropile Construction Sequence Using Casing................................. 4 – 2

Figure 4 - 2. Large Track-mounted Rotary Hydraulic Drill Rig........................................... 4 – 3
Figure 4 - 3. Small Track-mounted Rotary Hydraulic Drill Rig........................................... 4 – 4
Figure 4 - 4. Small Frame-mounted Rotary Hydraulic Drill Rig.......................................... 4 – 5
Figure 4 - 5. Casing with Heavy Duty Casing Crown .......................................................... 4 – 7
Figure 4 - 6. Drill Rigs Equipped (a) with Tricone Roller Bit and (b) for Double Head
Drilling ............................................................................................... 4 – 7
Figure 4 - 7. Rotary Percussive Drilling (a) Drive Head and (b) Drive Head and Shoe ...... 4 – 8
Figure 4 - 8. Rotary Duplex Drilling (a) Drills Rods and (b) Various Casing Shoes ........... 4 – 8
Figure 4 - 9. Overburden Drilling Methods ........................................................................... 4 – 9
Figure 4 - 10. Effect of Water Content on Grout Compressive Strength and Flow
Properties................................................................................................... 4 – 14

FHWA NHI-05-039
Micropile Design & Construction i - xi December 2005