Pile Buck’s interview with CMI, the leading manufacturer and fabricator of engineered products providing solutions for marine walls, flood-levee protection, water control, chemical containment, soil stabilization, groundwater cut-off, aluminum bridges, gangways, docks and industrial access applications. PB: It appears that CMI offers a variety of products for the marine construction […]
Marine Construction
Coastal Foundations Part III – Open Foundations
View Part II of this article here. In the second part of our series on coastal foundations we discussed the different types of closed foundations and why, generally, they are not recommended in coastal construction. In this article we review open foundations and why they are recommended for buildings in […]
INTERVIEW: JET Filter System – Maintainable Weep Hole Filters
View the complete interview here. Pile Buck’s interview with David Heilman, CEO of JET Filter System. PB: What is the purpose of the JET Filter System? JF: All earth-retaining structures require a way to drain hydrostatic pressure off the back of a wall and provide soil filtration that will stop […]
Thoughts on Used Steel Sheet Pile
By Lee Wilczynski (Meever USA) “Steel sheet pile does not know how old it is. It only knows what condition it is in.” Pile Buck has seen a growing interest in used steel sheet pile recently. However, it is a two-edged sword: the upside is instant availability at competitive prices, […]
Coastal Foundations Part II – The Problem with Closed Foundations in Coastal Construction
View Part I of this article here. In the first part of our series on coastal foundations we discussed the challenges of building in a coastal area. In this article we review closed foundations and why they are not recommended for coastal structures. Closed Foundations Foundations consisting of solid perimeter […]
Coastal Foundations Guide Part I – Risks, Environment Challenges, Building Codes, and More
A structure’s foundation determines its longevity and ability to handle the stresses of time, use, and Mother Nature. Some construction sites present challenges such as sloping or unusual soils. Building in coastal areas is particularly challenging. In this first part of our series on coastal foundations we discuss those challenges. […]
Deck Barge Safety – Part II
View complete article here. In the first part of our Deck Barge Safety series, we discussed how to avoid slips, trips, and falls while working on one of the thousands of deck barges in operation in the United States. In part two, we tell you about other hazards on deck […]
Deck Barge Safety – Part I
View complete article here. Thousands of deck barges are currently in operation within the United States, alone. Also known as flat deck barges, deck barges are used for both offshore and inshore construction and transport. They can handle heavy equipment such as excavators and floating cranes. Like most construction sites, […]
Pier & Wharf Construction Part IV: Fender Systems
View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf facility, one of the critical factors that must be taken into consideration is the fender system. This is the interface between the ship and shore facility that acts as a buffer during the berthing of a ship. The fender […]
Steel Sheet Pile – The Forgotten Asset
by Lee Wilczynski – Meever USA Walk into any contractor’s office, and you may see a bulletin board with movable cards representing equipment owned and its location. Most contractors know where and how much equipment they own. However, I would venture to say that most contractors don’t know how much […]