Case Study
micropiles (hollow bar)
Experienced Geotechnical Contractors helitechccd.com 1-800-246-9721 EARTH SHORING GROUND IMPROVEMENT DEEP FOUNDATIONS VIBRATORY STONE COLUMNS MICROPILES GROUTING PROJECT CASE STUDY Sector: Air Force Base, Office Building Description The project consisted of upgrading the existing building at an Air Force Base. The upgraded building will be an advanced communication center that will include “black box” encrypted services and other “best of the best” communication technologies. The 1938 building had to be upgraded to newer, post 911, stringent building designs. Micropiles were chosen as the best solution to address new loading requirements and existing building construction challenges. Requirements & Challenges This work consisted of Micropiles being installed in