Drilled shaft rig falls into hole – Iowa
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Man Killed In Drilling Accident
On October 26, 2007, a man was killed on Highway 118 in Simi Valley, California when he was apparently entangled in the auger of an excavator mounted drill rig. The rig was drilling holes for a soundwall foundation. Read the full article.
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A day in the life of a Case Foundations drilling superintendent
In this 2007 ENR article, a drilling superindtendent from Case Foundation, Rob Jones, is profiled while his company works on the foundations for a Chicago highrise. As a geotechnical engineer who designs drilled shaft foundations, […]
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Video: Drilled Pier Retaining Wall or Soldier Pile Wall
A drilled pier wall is an example of a retaining wall that you might use when global stability or bearing capacity considerations preclude you from a shallow foundation for a conventional retaining wall. In this […]