Video: Hayward Baker’s Wet Soil Mixing at Community Memorial Hospital

October 10, 2012 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Video: Hayward Baker’s Wet Soil Mixing at Community Memorial Hospital

To keep the loose soils beneath a planned hospital from liquefying and damaging the foundations during the design earthquake, Hayward Baker stabilized the site by performing wet soil mixing. In addition, HB installed tie down soil anchors inside soil mix columns to counterbalance the building seismic uplift forces. The team worked tirelessly to balance safety and production with stringent design and QC requirements. Learn more on their website, www.haywardbaker.com

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Possible Seepage at Newly Constructed New Orleans Levee

February 23, 2009 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Possible Seepage at Newly Constructed New Orleans Levee

Katrina levee failure with Chinook Helicopter attmpting to fill the breachWet spots have been detected along a portion of a new levee being constructed by a US Army Corps of Engineers Contractor. The levee is approximately 95% complete, but the Levee Board wants to establish what is causing the apparent seepage before accepting the levee. More after the break. (Photo of Katrina levee failure from greenmannowar)

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