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Piling Mat Design<\/strong><\/p>\n A piling mat is a type of working platform used for piling rigs to travel on, providing a stable base on which they can move around the site and operate. \u00a0Many working platforms are used in subsequent constructions phases, so the design should be checked to ensure it is appropriate for these uses and conditions.<\/p>\n Piling mats are typically constructed using well-graded stone, clean-crushed concrete, or crushed hard rock. \u00a0In some circumstances recycled demolition material can be used if the metal and timber debris are removed.<\/p>\n Piling mats will need to be compacted in layers and should be free draining to prevent any build-up of water or slurry on the surface. \u00a0On sites with a high water table, a membrane should be used to prevent the migration of fine-grained soils.<\/p>\n If a piling mat is too thick it will be incurring unnecessary costs, whilst if it is too thin it may require repair, resulting in lost time and financial cost; a soft spot in the surface of just 1sq meter can be enough to unbalance a rig!<\/p>\n The thickness of a piling mat depends on four factors:<\/p>\n The design of piling mats should be undertaken in line with BR470, \u201cWorking Platforms for Tracked Plant\u201d.<\/p>\n\n