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Ductile Iron Pile – Common Myths

Ductile Iron Pile – Common Myths

As more and more contractors, engineers, and owners become familiar with Ductile Iron Piles, certain questions often arise about the system. Over the next few months, we’re tackling these common myths that can lead to misunderstandings about the system. Myth #1 “Ductile Iron Piles made from cast iron are brittle […]

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New Year Makeover – DuroTerra Style

New Year Makeover – DuroTerra Style

With the increasing interest and demand for Ductile Iron Piles, we have been getting many requests from our customers. These requests include: Do you have a general brochure that talks about the system? Can you provide me with a detailed spec sheet with Ductile Iron Pile sizes and accessory information? Do you […]

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Can Ductile Iron Piles be used for infrastructure projects?

Can Ductile Iron Piles be used for infrastructure projects?

Can Ductile Iron Piles be used for infrastructure projects? We routinely are asked this question by engineers and contractors looking to get the best value for their foundations on infrastructure projects. It’s a timely question now with the renewed focus on the U.S. infrastructure projects making the news as President […]

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Between Bedrock and a Hard Place…or Not.

Between Bedrock and a Hard Place…or Not.

Between Bedrock and a Hard Place…Or Not. Unanticipated ground conditions are a risk that can appear on any project. Something as simple as deeper rock depths discovered during construction can derail the foundation budget and schedule. Is the on-site equipment adequate to reach the deeper rock or is larger equipment required? Are […]

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DuroTerra Dialogue: Too much Tension?!?! – Not for Ductile Iron Piles

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 […]

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DuroTerra Dialogue: Micropiles Made Simple

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 […]

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DuroTerra Dialogue: Don’t get hung up on helical piles

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 […]

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The Ductile Iron Pile System: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Micropiles

The Ductile Iron Pile System: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Micropiles

What challenges are you facing on your project? Working close to existing structures Constrained site Concerned about pile vibrations from driving These are common reasons why project teams have specified drilled micropiles for foundation support. Drilled micropiles may be unavoidable at some sites, however many projects can benefit from a […]

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