Excavation support
Solution
Excavation support During construction it is often necessary to form a stable excavation and to ensure that any associated movement will not damage neighbouring structures or utilities. Keller offers…
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Marine structures
Solution
Marine structures Keller offers a full range of services for the marine construction market. This includes the design and construction of new ports, jetties and quays as well as the extension and…
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Wet soil mixing
Technique
Wet soil mixing Wet soil mixing, also known as deep soil mixing, improves the characteristics of weak soils by mechanically mixing them with a cementitious binder slurry. Wet soil mixing Common uses…
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Mass mixing
Technique
Mass mixing Mass mixing (MSM) is a specialised technique used to improve soft soils and loose sands, as well as fill materials. The technique is very flexible and can be used over water and on land.…
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Soil nails
Technique
Soil nails Soil nailing uses grouted, tension-resisting steel or glass fibre composite elements (nails) to reinforce in situ soils to create a gravity retaining wall for permanent or temporary…
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Compensation / fracture grouting
Technique
Compensation / fracture grouting Compensation or fracture grouting is the injection of a cement slurry grout into the soil creating and filling fractures that can then be potentially used to lift the…
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Driven steel piles
Technique
Driven steel piles Driven steel piles are installed using impact or vibration hammers to a design depth or resistance. Keller installs the complete suite of driven piles from small diameter tube…
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How we work
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How we work Training photo Code of conduct Our business code of conduct sets out the principles and standards of behaviour we expect from all our employees. Our business code of conduct sets out the…
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Canopy / umbrella tubes
Technique
Canopy / umbrella tubes Canopy/umbrella tubes (with diameters of typically 76-168mm but occasionally larger) are a support system used in conventional and mechanical tunnel construction in poor soil…
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Commercial
Market
Commercial Keller provides geotechnical solutions for the commerical market sector for both existing and planned structures, including office buildings, hotels, distribution centres, retail, data…
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CFA piles
Technique
CFA piles Continuous flight auger piles (CFA) are cast-in-place piles, using a single continuous hollow stemed auger. Vibration free and low noise, this environmentally friendly piling system is…
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Permeation grouting
Technique
Permeation grouting Permeation grouting, also known as cement grouting or pressure grouting, permeates coarse, granular soils with flowable particulate grouts to create a cemented mass. Permeation…
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Vibro compaction
Technique
Vibro compaction Vibro compaction is a ground improvement technique that densifies clean, cohesionless granular soils with a downhole vibrator. It’s a technique first developed by Keller in the 1930s…
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Vibro stone columns
Technique
Vibro stone columns This technique involves construction of loadbearing columns made from gravel or crushed stones with a vibrator to reinforce all soils in the treatment zone and densify surrounding…
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Dry soil mixing
Technique
Dry soil mixing Dry soil mixing is a ground improvement technique that improves soft, high moisture clays, peats, and other weak cohesive soils, by mechanically mixing them with dry cementitious…
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Design and build
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Design and build Keller’s broad product portfolio means our engineers have more options when it comes to an effective and efficient designs for our clients. Following fundamental geotechnical theory…
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Our history
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Our history Operational for more than 60 years, Keller is Australia's leader in geotechnical solutions. Keller Australia is one of the connected companies of Keller. With offices in more than 40…
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Re-levelling structures
Solution
Re-levelling structures Subsidence, the gradual downward movement of a building or structure, can result in damage to buildings. Keller can apply re-levelling techniques to bring buildings back to…
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Employment practices
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Employment practices Our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to creating a work environment and culture that brings out their best and keeps Keller a great place to work. Equal…
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