What Is It Like To Drive Piles on A Floating Box Platform on The Water Surface

Driving piles on the floating box platform on the water surface with a rotary drilling rig is quite different from land construction, full of challenges and a unique operational experience. Now let's talk to you about what it's like to drive piles in such a special environment.

1.The tension of the preparatory work in the early stage: When building the floating box platform, it is necessary to repeatedly confirm whether the connection of the floating box is firm and the stability of the platform. Looking at the ripples on the water surface, I was always worried that the platform would shake and affect the subsequent pile driving. Every step was taken with great caution.

2. The unease of equipment positioning: When the rotary drilling rig is slowly driven onto the floating box platform, it can be clearly felt that the platform sinks and slightly shakes along with the weight of the equipment. When operating, one has to be extremely cautious, fearing that the equipment might be out of balance. That sense of tension keeps hanging in the heart.

3. Shaking sensation during pile driving: When the rotary drilling rig is started to drive piles, the undulations on the water surface will be transmitted to the platform and equipment. Holding the control lever, one can continuously feel the shaking. It is necessary to control the drilling depth and Angle while also countering the interference caused by shaking, and the operational difficulty rises sharply.

4. Pressure from environmental changes: The weather and water flow on the water surface change rapidly. Suddenly a gust of wind and a rapid current will intensify the shaking of the platform. While driving piles, one also has to keep a close eye on the changes in the environment at all times, and one's mental state is highly tense.

5. Challenges in precision control: On a shaking platform, precisely locating the pile positions and ensuring the verticality of the pile bodies is much more difficult than on land. Every adjustment requires repeated calibration to prevent any deviation from affecting the project quality.

6. The sense of achievement after completion: Overcoming numerous difficulties and watching one pile after another smoothly drive into the bottom of the water, the sense of achievement is indescribable. Recalling the tension and challenges during the process, I will be proud of my own and the team's efforts.

Driving piles on the floating box platform on the water surface with a rotary drilling rig is a game of wits with the natural environment and equipment control. Although the process was full of hardships and challenges, when the pile driving task was successfully completed, all the efforts turned into abundant rewards and pride. This unique experience also became an unforgettable chapter in the construction journey.