Surefoot is an “all in one system”, where the unique shape 

and high strength steel combines  to create a very efficient pile cap.  

Applicable in any penetrable soil such as sands, silts, clays, small gravels and even rock  

Applicable in all wind categories. 

Quick Installa on of 10 to 30 minutes 

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Surefoots’ engineering principles:  Shallow and deep founda on  

Combina on of skin fric on, bearing capacity and soil arching.  

Analysis of field test results, review of design pro‐Analysis of field test results, review of design pro‐

cedure and final reportcedure and final report

AcknowledgementAcknowledgement Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.

Innova on Voucher Program ‐ Business R&D Voucher Applica on IVP‐BRD‐264A.1 

Project aims: 

Sta c load tes ng of Surefoot systems in the field 

Evalua on  of  compression,  tension  and  Bending Capaci es of Surefoot systems  

Review of design procedure