Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe supplied specialized micropiles for the reconstruction of a bridge in Slovakia, the company reported.
The structure is undergoing major repairs as part of the modernization of a 15-kilometer railway section between Poprad and Vydrník, carried out by Slovak Railways.
Due to complex soil conditions in the region, standard piles proved ineffective. Therefore, Interpipe offered an alternative solution — 108 mm diameter pipes used as compact micropiles. The project required structural steel grade S355J2, widely used in construction and mechanical engineering for its balance of strength, weldability, and impact resistance.
Vitalii Synelnykov, pipe sales manager for European markets, emphasized that railway bridges must remain safe for decades.
“The supporting structure is crucial for the long-term integrity of the bridge. Micropiles can withstand the same loads as traditional piles while requiring significantly less ground preparation,” he noted.
Synelnykov added that Interpipe has already supplied similar piles to several construction contractors in France who faced the same challenges.
The company also recalled its extensive experience in global infrastructure projects — from airport terminals in Tenerife to exhibition pavilions in Dubai.
