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Underpinning and support of the excavation (SOE) system project 🤓 : 🔷Keller North America was tasked with designing and constructing the underpinning and support of the excavation (SOE) system for a new downtown Salt Lake City apartment complex. The project involved building a seven-story apartment complex with below-grade parking, replacing an existing parking lot. The challenge was the limited space due to adjacent structures and the need for precise movement control during construction. 🔔Keller’s solution included : ✅ Underpinning and SOE System : They installed soldier piles, lagging, jet grout underpinning, and tieback anchors on three sides of the excavation. ✅ Jet-Grouted Soilcrete Columns : These columns provided earth retention and supported adjacent foundations. ✅ Polyurethane Foam : Used to minimize concrete usage where the gap between old and new structures was larger. ✅Monitoring : GEO-Instruments tracked vertical and horizontal movements during construction, ensuring minimal deformation of adjacent structures 🏗️🌟. #Construction #Engineering #UrbanDevelopment #Excavation #StructuralSupport #Underpinning #SaltLakeCity #Architecture #HistoricPreservation #BuildingSafety #InnovativeDesign #CivilEngineering #ProjectManagement 💻 🌐

Excellent tall-timber comparative cost analysis. Does #masstimber really pan out on a straight line ROI comparison for multi-residential towers?

The Masonry Society is here to help you find the answers you need. 𝗧𝗠𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝟭𝟲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭 addresses three crucial masonry questions, specifically relating to: 🔸Post-installed anchors 🔸Tornado sheltering 🔸 Hooks for Special Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls Explore insights into masonry wall options for tornado shelter construction, including findings from Tornado Debris Impact Testing and much more in this eight-page volume. Download your 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 copy today: https://lnkd.in/gVin_S5x Not finding the answers you need? Submit your questions to [email protected] for consideration in future volumes. #TMSResponds #Masonry #Resource #Design #Construction #Technology

The Sheet Pile is such a versatile solution to solving large lateral load and retention issues in construction. Not only are sheet piles an integral part of the structure but they also have the capacity to be a design element that creates beautiful public spaces for art, green infrastructure and community. The feature article below outlines the design considerations for a sheet pile structure and encourages a collaborative design approach to acheive a multifaceted outcome. #civilstructures #sheetpiles #designcollaboration #beautifulpublicspaces #greeninfrastructure #landscapearchitecture #community

Is Mass Timber safe in the event of a fire? Contrary to popular opinion, the answer is YES. Our team gets asked this question regularly, and we thought we'd provide some insight on this subject by highlighting some testing we did for the world's tallest hybrid timber structure, Ascent. Regardless of material, fire poses a threat to all building types. One of the biggest challenges mass timber faces is demonstrating its fire safety and resiliency. With new code provisions allowing for tall timber up integrated into the 2021 International Building Code, the demand for tall wood buildings is growing across the country, and developers and architects want to be able to showcase the beauty of this structural system. That means we are asking exposed timber to meet the same fire rating requirements as non-combustible construction. To this end, Timberlab has dedicated R&D efforts toward fire testing – helping to advance the mainstream adoption of mass timber in the AEC industry. For the 25-story Ascent project, fire testing of exposed glulam columns was required to validate a 3-hour rating, as the National Design Specification for Wood Construction does not allow for calculation of fire rating for glulam members beyond 2 hours. In 2020, in partnership with Forest Products Laboratory, Timberlab completed the first 3-hour fire testing for exposed glulam columns. The results of this 3-hour fire testing showed that exposed glulam columns (of appropriate sizing) of multiple species types can withstand fire without losing structural integrity. These findings demonstrate mass timber's fire resiliency as a viable alternative to concrete and steel. Timberlab is committed to furthering mass timber research and development. The success of these trials - and the Ascent project - will help inform code changes that allow for more exposed timber in tall wood buildings. Learn more about Mass Timber + Fire Performance: https://lnkd.in/gVEx7bcX Ascent project team: New Land Enterprises | C.D. Smith Construction | Thornton Tomasetti | Korb and Associates Architects | KLH Massivholz | WIEHAG Timber Construction GmbH #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timberconstruction #fireperformance #timberengineering #wooddesign #timberdesign

Buildings MDPI shares interesting research and development on two-way spanning #clt plates using reinforced #concrete with the #masstimber. ____ ✅🔔 If you appreciate our posts, please follow, like, or share for more.

Here are the types of stirrups: Though confinement, open, and closed stirrups play crucial roles in reinforcing concrete structures and ensuring their strength, durability, and safety. The choice between open and closed stirrups depends on factors such as the structural design requirements, the specific needs of the project, and the constraints of the construction site. #reinforcement #rebardetailing #concretestructure #bimmodeling #revit #3dRC

Self-Storage development continues to boom, and while these may look like simple cute projects on the outside, anyone involved on the development side knows they are typically anything but that. Postage stamp in-fill sites, strict zoning restrictions, difficult soils, and critical building coordination can make every potential site a unique and potentially risky challenge. Clients continue to choose the ARCO Design / Build approach to Self-Storage because it helps them to quickly qualify a potential site, identify the risk, and move forward on construction faster, with higher quality, with better coordination, and all at a cost that does not change from the point we propose to the time we turn the building over. If you are interested in a better way to build, check out the video below. #construction #arcochs #carolinas #selfstorage #selfstorageinvesting #selfstorageindustry #storagefacility #selfstoragedevelopment #selfstorageconstruction #ABetterWayToBuild https://lnkd.in/eqJJTAvt

Durable and Flexible: Gabion Walls for Effective Boundary Solutions Gabion walls are commonly used for boundary walls due to their durability and flexibility. These walls are constructed using gabion baskets—wire mesh containers filled with stones or other materials. They provide effective solutions for boundary walls because they are cost-effective, easy to install, and offer excellent structural stability. Gabion walls are particularly beneficial in areas with challenging soil conditions or where erosion control is needed. They allow for natural drainage, reducing hydrostatic pressure and preventing erosion. Additionally, their porous nature helps blend the structure with the surrounding environment, making them visually appealing. Gabion walls also require minimal maintenance and can withstand harsh weather conditions, making them a practical choice for boundary walls. video rights : Respective owners DM for credits/removal #gabion #geotechnical #architecture #landscape #engineering #construction #civilengineering #civilconstruction #engenharia #engenhariacivil

In the realm of blast-resistant design, Dr. Ibrahim M. Metwally’s article sheds light on essential strategies for enhancing building resilience against explosions. Key measures include increasing standoff distances, employing protective barriers, and optimizing building layouts and materials. The use of robust materials like cast-in-place reinforced concrete and Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) are highlighted for their superior blast resistance. Dr. Metwally also emphasizes the importance of proper structural detailing and damage tolerance to ensure both safety and structural integrity. This comprehensive approach is vital for designing structures capable of withstanding high-impact events. 📖Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gmT_xMBt #BlastResistantDesign #StructuralEngineering #SafetyFirst