Mastering Temporary Casing Installation in Unstable and Collapsible Ground

Temporary casing installation remains one of the most critical challenges in modern deep foundation construction, particularly in unstable, collapsible, or water-bearing soils. Ground conditions such as loose sands, gravels, soft clays, and mixed fill materials can create significant risks during drilling and pile installation, including borehole collapse, deviation, and loss of productivity.

Engineers are increasingly focusing on selecting the correct installation method, casing system, and equipment configuration based on actual geotechnical conditions. Proper analysis of soil behavior, groundwater influence, and casing resistance plays a major role in maintaining borehole stability and ensuring safe and efficient pile construction.

Modern piling technologies are also helping contractors improve control during casing installation. Some advanced vibratory and piling systems, including MOVAX side-grip technologies and intelligent control systems, allow operators to maintain accurate positioning and controlled handling of casings even in difficult ground conditions or restricted urban environments.

As infrastructure projects continue expanding into more complex geotechnical areas, understanding temporary casing behavior and installation methodology is becoming increasingly important for foundation engineers and contractors worldwide.

Sources:

Pile Buck – “How Engineers Choose a Pile Hammer Based on Soil Conditions”

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Machinist Ltd

Ivanna Rukin and Machinist Oy will assume complete leadership of the development of this project. Machinist will manage the production team and project management.

Factories

Factories such as Junttan, Movax, Dieseko Group, ArcelorMittel and other international construction equipment manufacturers have a continuous willingness to share their knowledge, introduce it and cooperate with the engineering teams.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)

Mechanical Engineering Department and Mr. Antti Hänninen in the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) are invited to help with project implementation.

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

We are collaborating with Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (Kajaani AMK) which has recently received government funding for the development of VR and 3D technologies. This collaboration provides an opportunity for us to leverage Kajaani AMK's expertise and resources in the development of our online education platform. Kajaani AMK is open to ideas and ready to provide resources to support for our efforts in integrating VR and 3D technologies into our platform. This collaboration can provide us with access to cutting-edge technology and expertise, enabling us to stay ahead of the curve and offer a unique and innovative learning experience for our users.

Finnish government (Ministry of Education)

The platform is supported by the Finnish government:

1. Financially ( the country subsidizes the budget for education)

2. Technology infrastructure

3. Promotion at the government level, compulsory for the engineering force

Foreign governments

As a pilot project, the Uzbekistani government has already agreed to accept this platform as a mandatory tool for engineering society. It was agreed with the Ministry of Education that all engineers in the country would be required to undergo this kind of education. The Uzbekistan government recognizes the importance of investing in the education and training of its workforce, especially in the construction and piling industry, which has seen significant growth in recent years. By mandating this educational program, the government aims to ensure that Uzbekistan's workforce is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the industry.

Other institutions

Other educational organizations such as universities and technical polytechnics can benefit from the platform by accessing resources that can supplement their own educational offerings.

CORPORATE TRAINING PLATFORM

A corporate training platform refers to a software designed to offer various training tools and resources. These resources can encompass further professional education and virtual training. This platform represents a progressive step forward in the realm of corporate training.

Corporate learning platform encompasses training programs created by companies to educate their stakeholders on new processes, tools, technical skills, and other essential knowledge to align with current market trends. This platform refines and empowers the stakeholders, equipping them to efficiently tackle tasks and meet the demands of the business. We are especially targeting engineers in developing markets within Central Asia, South Asia, the Caucasus Area, and further on Latin America. These markets cover huge geographical areas but infrastructure-wise leaving continuous growth and development. The local workforce is in demand to broaden their vision to international projects.

Without exaggeration, Finland, the Netherlands and neighboring countries are the world leaders in the industry of foundation and ground construction with innovative piling technologies. The area possesses a high level of know-how in this field.

EXPANSION INTO FOREIGN MARKETS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Example: Challenges in Central Asia

Low cost of human labor
Due to the low cost of labor in the area, modern building technology and machine usage are being adopted gradually. The majority of workers on modern building projects are manual laborers, which results in low industrialization. New machinery are needed as soon as new construction approaches are adopted, which is both a difficulty and an opportunity.

Cultural mindset
In post-Soviet countries, the responsibility for infrastructural construction, development, and architecture is outsourced to so-called "Project Development Institutes." These institutes are partially private but mainly are government entities responsible for studying and implementing all innovations that are approved as legislation and used on the job sites. As a result, construction methodologies in the Project Development Institutes of the region are old and follow post-Soviet structure. The local engineering force, due to their old age, requires a lot of education about new technologies, modern ways of ground construction, and the use of new machines.

Safety requirements
The recent earthquake in Turkey has led to a surge of awareness regarding foundation construction and safety in seismic areas. In Central Asia, where a lot of ambitious projects are about to evolve drives demand for knowledge and international experience. This has resulted in local professionals actively seeking new solutions and knowledge to ensure the safety of their own construction projects.Absence of active know-howIn this market, there are no other competitors offering the same type of service to customers. Therefore, our online "University" will offer a unique value proposition to promote our know-how and machinery in the target markets. By providing access to the latest knowledge and industry insights, we can help local professionals stay ahead of the curve and meet the demands of the industry. This will not only benefit our business but also contribute to the overall economic growth and development of the region.

Industrialization level
Lower rate of technological usage in terms of machines and equipment. A lot of steps in the process are completed in an old-fashioned way. High demand in infrastructural construction requires knowledge and implementation of modern technology.

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