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 CenterCape Canaveral, FLCLIENT: NASA Kennedy Space Center ENGINEER: Universal Engineering Sciences MARKET: Industrial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Permeation GroutGround Improvement for NASA Kennedy Space CenterImprovement of the loose/medium dense soilsLow pressure permeation grout injections spaced 4 feet across the Launch ComplexProject PDFProjectThe permeation grout project is at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL. This …
Helical Piers: Go Mobile Flooring, Tampa, FL
Go Mobile FlooringTampa, FLCLIENT: Matcon Construction MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Deep Foundation SERVICE: Helical PiersDeep Foundation for a Retail BuildingInstalled (51) 12”x14”x14” triple helix design, 7”x7”x1/2” top plateTotal footage installed 1389Avg Termination foot lbs of torque 7,000. with depth ranging from 20-50ftProject PDFProjectThe project is a commercial retail building. The Geotechnical Engineer of Record recommended a deep foundation solution of helical …
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 EnergyCrystal River, FLCLIENT: Duke Energy ENGINEER: S&ME MARKET: Industrial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Compaction GroutGround Improvement for a Power FacilityImprovement of the sandy/silty soils87 Compaction Grout PointsProject PDFProjectThe compaction grout project is a nuclear power plant located in Crystal River, FL. This project consisted of the design and construction of a new Wastewater Treatment (WWT) system for flue gas …
Vibro Stone Columns and Compaction Grout: Multi-Use Commercial Building, Ocoee, FL
Ocoee City CenterOcoee, FLCLIENT: Randall Construction ENGINEER: Raad-Tannous Engineering Group MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Vibro, Compaction GroutGround Improvement for a Multi-Use ComplexImprovement of the sandy/silty soilsAllowable soil bearing capacity of 6,000 psfProject PDFProjectThe project is a multi-use complex, including retail space, office space, restaurants, multi-level condominiums/ apartments (9 stories tall), a 9-story hotel, and two 5 to 6-story …
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 BuildingTampa, FLCLIENT: Hamdan Medical ENGINEER: Award Engineering MARKET: Commercial SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Chemical GroutSoil stabilization for a 1 story medical buildingAll 635 grout injection points were inside the building31,565.5 +/- pounds of chemical grout injectedProject PDFProjectThe project is a single-story, metal frame, office building with stucco cover, interior steel pipe column supports, and post tension cable reinforced …
Guide to Grout Injection Methods Used in Florida
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.
The Many Benefits of Utilizing Helical Piers
Helical piers also are known in the soil remediation industry as helical torque anchors, helical piles, screw piles, and screw anchors. They are a key component for stabilizing new foundations and raising existing foundations for residential homes and commercial structures.