Previously, helical pier (aka helical pile) construction was an extremely burdensome endeavor, however, technological advancements in this industry have changed all that. Today, with helical piers, you can begin new construction projects almost anywhere. Use Helical Piers to Protect Your Building’s Foundation Whether you are preparing to construct retail complexes, industrial buildings, schools, commercial buildings, residential properties, or bridges, you …
Is Compaction Grout a Good Solution for Weak Soils?
Engineers in Florida often plan for the use of compaction grout as a solution to stabilize weak soil and treat it against liquefaction.
Permeation Grout vs. Sodium Silicate, Which is the Better Choice for Soil Stabilization?
There are different types of grout injections that are used to solidify foundations, create barriers to water flows, offer support for excavation projects, and stabilize or strengthen existing soils. For this comparison, we focus on the two main types of chemical grout: sodium silicate and permeation grout.
Permeation Grout: NASA, Cape Canaveral, FL
NASA Kennedy Space Center Cape Canaveral, FL CLIENT: NASA Kennedy Space Center ENGINEER: Universal Engineering Sciences MARKET: Industrial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Permeation Grout Ground Improvement for NASA Kennedy Space Center Improvement of the loose/medium dense soils Low pressure permeation grout injections spaced 4 feet across the slap stand areas Project PDF Project The permeation grout project is at the …
Helical Piers: Go Mobile Flooring, Tampa, FL
Go Mobile Flooring Tampa, FL CLIENT: Matcon Construction MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Deep Foundation SERVICE: Helical Piers Deep Foundation for a Retail Building Installed (51) 12”x14”x14” triple helix design, 7”x7”x1/2” top plate Total footage installed 1389 Avg Termination foot lbs of torque 7,000. with depth ranging from 20-50ft Project PDF Project The project is a commercial retail building. The Geotechnical Engineer …
A Solid Commercial Foundation Starts with Vibro Stone Columns
Vibro stone columns offer general contractors in the State of Florida, a more sustainable and economical alternative for solid commercial deep foundations as opposed to deep and piling foundation solutions. They are designed with complex engineering techniques and bypass many ground issues by strengthening and densifying weak compacted soils in-situ.
Compaction Grout: Duke Energy, Crystal River, FL
Duke Energy Crystal River, FL CLIENT: Duke Energy ENGINEER: S&ME MARKET: Industrial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Compaction Grout Ground Improvement for Nuclear Power Facility Improvement of the sandy/silty soils 87 Compaction Grout Points Project PDF Project The compaction grout project is a nuclear power plant located in Crystal River, FL. This project consisted of the design and construction of a …
Vibro Stone Columns and Compaction Grout: Multi-Use Commercial Building, Ocoee, FL
Ocoee City Center Ocoee, FL CLIENT: Randall Construction ENGINEER: Raad-Tannous Engineering Group MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Vibro, Compaction Grout Ground Improvement for a Multi-Use Complex Improvement of the sandy/silty soils Allowable soil bearing capacity of 6,000 psf Project PDF Project The project is a multi-use complex, including retail space, office space, restaurants, multi-level condominiums/ apartments (9 stories tall), …
Why Does Concrete Sink and/or Crack?
The best way to mitigate any legal risks is to enlist the help of a soil remediation company to deploy a variety of chemical grout or concrete injection methods for fast and easy concrete leveling repair.
Chemical Grout: Commercial Medical Building, Tampa, FL
Hamdan Medical Building Tampa, FL CLIENT: Hamdan Medical ENGINEER: Award Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Chemical Grout Soil stabilization for a 1 story medical building All 635 grout injection points were inside the building 31,565.5 +/- pounds of chemical grout injected Project PDF Project The project is a single-story, metal frame, office building with stucco cover, interior steel …