Breaking Traditions – Ductile Iron Piles replace Steel H-piles
Breaking Traditions – Ductile Iron Piles replace Steel H-piles If you are a regular reader of DuroTerra case histories, you know that specialty contractors and design teams routinely select Ductile Iron Piles as an alternative to drilled micropiles and helical piles. But did you know that Ductile Iron Piles are […]
DuroTerra Dialogue: A low-vibration, driven piling system…
A low-vibration, driven piling system… Is that even possible? The industry often associates driven piles with the exact opposite. Therein lies the paradox of the TRM Ductile Iron Pile system. Ductile Iron Piles are installed with an excavator-mounted hydraulic breaker hammer (i.e. demolition hammer) that delivers direct percussion (impact) energy to […]
DuroTerra Dialogue: Ductile Iron Piles – Supporting the Speed of E-Commerce
Ductile Iron Piles – Supporting the Speed of E-Commerce Even before the Pandemic, construction of warehousing and distribution centers was on fire. These industry sectors have continued to explode with so many U.S. households now relying on e-commerce more than ever. This trend is not likely to diminish even as the Pandemic […]
DuroTerra Dialogue: Too much Tension?!?! – Not for Ductile Iron Piles
Too much Tension?!?! – Not for Ductile Iron Piles There’s so much tension in the world these days. No – we’re not talking about the tension caused by global pandemic stresses or political differences. We’re talking about the tension on foundations caused by increased seismic overturning loads, wind pressures, retaining wall […]
DuroTerra Dialogue: In a Tight Spot? The Right Solution for Low Overhead Clearance
In a Tight Spot? The Right Solution for Low Overhead Clearance What is your deep foundation of choice when facing overhead clearance restrictions on your project? Many engineers and contractors turn to helical piles or micropiles when working inside existing buildings or with limited overhead clearance. Did you know that Ductile Iron […]
DuroTerra Dialogue: Micropiles Made Simple
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 complicated, expensive, slow, messy, dangerous associated with micropile installations. Did you know that Ductile Iron Piles (DIPs) are being used […]
DuroTerra Dialogue: Don’t get hung up on helical piles
Don’t get hung up on helical piles! Helical piles are used for underpinning of existing structures and for new construction of boardwalks and lightly loaded buildings. Like any piling system, there can be limitations that impact the overall benefit. We often hear these concerns from design professionals and contractors on projects utilizing […]
Ductile Iron Piles: A Higher-Capacity, Lower Risk Helical Pile Alternative
Are you thinking helical piles? Should you consider a Ductile Iron Pile alternative for higher capacity and reduced risk? Helical piles are a well-proven technology for underpinning of existing structures and are frequently used for new construction of lightly-loaded buildings with pile capacities typically less than 20 tons. Like any […]
A Cost-Effective Micropile Alternative
Working close to existing structures? Constrained sites? Interior applications? Concerned about vibrations from foundation construction? These are all common reasons why project teams specify drilled micropiles for foundation support on projects. Project teams also deal with the reality that drilled micropiles are often expensive and slow to install. A Drilled […]
DFI 42nd Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
We look forward to seeing you at DFI’s 42nd Annual Conference on Deep Foundations October 24-26, 2017 at the New Orleans Marriott. Connect with DuroTerra’s team on-site to learn more about Ductile Iron Piles, a low-vibration, modular, deep foundation alternative. Conference Schedule: VIEW HERE The Ductile Iron Pile system excels […]
