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What Are Friction Piles?

Friction 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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What are the Benefits of Engineered Concrete Formwork?

There 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...

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Steel Beam Application: Combi-Wall

Combi-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...

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What are Soldier Piles?

Soldier 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.

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What are Waler Beams?

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...

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What Is Self-Climbing Concrete Formwork?

Self-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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What Is a Wide Flange Beam?

Wide flange beams are a type of support material commonly used in the construction of homes, commercial buildings, floors, roofs, bridges, highway ramps and overpasses. Typical applications include temporary support work, structural foundations and retention wall...

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What Is an H-Pile Beam?

Pile beams create a foundation for heavy structures like buildings, bridges and roads. The piles are made of steel that’s driven or drilled into the ground in order to help distribute the weight of a structure from the loose topsoil down to the stronger soil or r...

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What are Wyoming Temporary Concrete Barrier Specifications?

The Wyoming Department of Transportation outlines general notes regarding the proper dimensions and installation of temporary concrete traffic barriers for both terminal and end terminal applications.

Wyoming Temporary Concrete Barrier General Notes

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What are South Carolina Temporary Concrete Barrier General Notes?

South Carolina Department of Transportation’s temporary concrete barrier general notes are as follows:

Fabrication Requirements

  1. All approved temporary concrete barrier walls should comply with the standard drawings and the requirements o...

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