Braced cofferdams are systems used in urban areas to support the walls of an excavation project, or the prevent water from entering an excavation. Braced cofferdams are comprised of a sheeting and bracing system and are frequently used in the construction of brid...
Click to continueEngineered forms made of steel or aluminum can be used thousands of times before you have to replace them. To get the most from them and extend their longevity, there are several things you can do maintenance-wise. Below are some tips to help you prolong the life...
Click to continueBearing piles are a kind of deep foundation system installed to support vertical loads by transferring the structure’s weight to the soil below. Most commonly, steel pipes are used to create bearing piles.
Bearing piles are necessary in one of two situatio...
Click to continueEnd bearing piles (also known as point-bearing piles) are used to distribute large foundational loads from the topsoil, which has a low bearing capacity, to the rock beneath, which has a much higher bearing capacity. Loads can also be transferred to strong stratu...
Click to continueFriction piles are a type of underground piling system used to create a strong foundation for large, heavy structures such as stadiums, bridges and roads that could not otherwise be supported by the topsoil.
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Click to continueThere are two major types of formwork: conventional and engineered. Conventional concrete formwork is made of timber, and engineered concrete formwork is made of steel or aluminum. Engineered concrete formwork can also sometimes be made of plastic, but that’s les...
Click to continueCombi-walls are a type of piling used in heavy marine construction and deep foundation applications that require high loadbearing capacity. When a regular sheet pile wall won’t provide enough support, a combi-wall system can be used instead. Combi-walls can be te...
Click to continueSoldier piles are a type of earth retention system commonly used in the foundation building process. They are also used for slope stabilization and remediation, and are favored due to their efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Waler beams, also referred to as “walers,” are horizontal beams that are bolted to a larger upright structure, such as a dock, in order to help support it. They can be placed at different heights or angles along a structure in order to bolster it most efficiently...
Click to continueSelf-climbing concrete formwork is a type of formwork that is used to create tall concrete structures like core lifts and shear walls. It typically begins on one level and moves up to higher levels as concrete is poured into the molding to achieve the desired sha...
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