A Geotechnical site Investigation and Design was carried out to check the adequacy of the foundation of the Piraeus Tower, in the context of the development of the Piraeus Commercial and Navigation Centre. The load-bearing structure of the Tower was completed more than forty years ago, consists of reinforced concrete and rests on a rigid box foundation, which practically acts as a rigid general foundation.

Type of support: “watertight”, temporary shoring. Interlocking micro piles Φ310mm/210mm, type 1-1-1, (reinforced – unreinforced – reinforced), reinforced alternately with HEB160, HEB220 struts & 2HEB260 & 2HEB280 sleepers,