Hi, I'm a deep foundation drilling subcontractor. Methods and equipment for drilling deep foundations vary from contractor to contractor. When reviewing specifications for upcoming projects I find that whoever is writing the specifications really doesn't understand foundation drilling...
I am a contractor and would like an engineers opinion as to the pros and cons of each method of micropile installations. In the engineering community, is one method preferred over another? If so, why? Are there any publications you recommend on this topic?
I refer to a Grout Injection, Hollow...
I'm new to micropile technology and I was wondering what are the pros and cons of micropiles vs. traditional deep foundations? What are the different methods of drilling? How are micropiles designed?
I ask this question because I'm in the deep foundation drilling industry, and I use 5" o.d. threaded, hollow bar that couple together in 10' sections. Each bar weighs 200 lbs and the machine that installs these bars uses extremely high torque while integrating a percussion hammer. To say the...
Thanks for all your replies. I'm leveling the house, not necessarily lifting it. But the home has settled from one side to the other approx. 8 inches. I intend to support the home temporarily using cribbing and beams. How many places should I crib the house? Has anyone has seen any other way of...
Hi, I'm a deep foundation contractor and have accepted a project to lift and re-level a 1,100sf house. The house is 24x44, sits on a sloped lot, constructed of single wall, and floor framing consists of 4 ea. 4x6 running 44' long, equally spaced, and 2x6 floor joists @ 16" o.c. running...
