Overhead Restrictions on your project?…..Consider a Ductile Iron Pile Solution
Does your deep foundation project have limited overhead clearance? These types of projects are often specified with helical piles or micropiles. Did you know that contractors routinely use Ductile Iron Piles on projects with as little as 18 feet of overhead clearance – usually with higher capacities than helical piles […]
Tension Resistance? Ductile Iron Piles have you covered.
With the U.S. hurricane season in full swing and the tropics already churning out massive storms, we’re reminded of the need for deep foundations to provide tension resistance. It’s not just wind loads that result in tension demands. Seismic overturning, lateral earth pressures on retaining walls or abutments or even structural […]
Tight Site? No Problem. Ductile Iron Piles Make It Work.
Challenging site conditions are a reality on many projects—whether it’s a compact urban footprint, obstructed access at commercial or industrial facilities, or sites with varied grades. That’s where Ductile Iron Piles (DIPs) stand out as a reliable, efficient foundation solution. Their modular design allows for delivery in small bundles, reducing staging requirements and simplifying […]
Regional Spotlight – Geotechnical Challenges in America’s Heartland
With our next industry event bringing us to Madison, Wisconsin for DFI’s S3 conference from August 5 to 7, there’s no better time to recognize the geotechnical conditions that characterize America’s Heartland – the Midwest Region of the U.S – and pose challenges on many projects. The “Midwest” spans across the north […]
Regional Spotlight – Intro to the Mid-South
Geotechnical engineers and constructors working in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, southern parts of Missouri, and northern parts of Alabama and Mississippi must be familiar with a wide variety of geology. These geo-professionals need to be part engineer, part geologist and part historian, because soil conditions across this part […]
Spun out with helical piles?
Helical piles can be a good tool for underpinning existing structures and supporting new boardwalks and lightly-loaded buildings. However, like any piling system, there are limitations that impact the use of the system. We often hear of these common limitations and concerns from both design professionals as well as the geotechnical […]
The Circular Economy
April is a time of renewal and rebirth. Trees are budding. Daffodils and tulips are coming up after a long winter. It’s no wonder that Earth Day falls in April. This is a time in our industry when discussions often turn to sustainable construction and environmental impacts. Just like the […]
Contractor Spotlight – Harrison Western
CONTRACTOR SPOTLIGHT – Harrison Western This month, DuroTerra’s Contractor Spotlight moves to the Rocky Mountains to focus on Harrison Western, headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado. Harrison Western is an American-owned and operated heavy civil, geotechnical, tunneling and mining contractor in operation since 1968 that works coast to coast. Their geo-construction work focuses on landslide/slope/rock […]
Micropiles Made Simple
Micropiles fill a niche in geotechnical construction to address sites with challenges including vibration concerns, overhead clearance restrictions and heavily-obstructed conditions. But you often hear words like expensive, slow, messy, complicated, dangerous associated with micropile installations. Did you know that Ductile Iron Piles (DIPs) are being used more and more by project teams […]
Can Piles Be Rigid Inclusions?
To answer this question, first consider how the use of Ground improvement (GI) and Rigid Inclusions (RIs) for settlement control has changed the geotechnical industry over the last couple of decades. Because of the cost-savings and efficiencies associated with shallow foundation design supported by rigid inclusions, we often get asked […]
