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Clay creates sticky foundation problem
Four stage excavation and bracing procedure followed by contractor in excavating open pit through clay for Inland Steel Building in Chicago; plans called for 393 bearing and batter piles 55 to 77 ft long to reach hard pan and bedrock beneath clay; 128-ft braces first were placed in two 63-ft sections over intermediate posts and supported by steel straps; ends and spurs were welded to wale.
Clay creates sticky foundation problem
Four stage excavation and bracing procedure followed by contractor in excavating open pit through clay for Inland Steel Building in Chicago; plans called for 393 bearing and batter piles 55 to 77 ft long to reach hard pan and bedrock beneath clay; 128-ft braces first were placed in two 63-ft sections over intermediate posts and supported by steel straps; ends and spurs were welded to wale.
Clay creates sticky foundation problem
Construction Methods Equipment
1957
Article (Journal)
English
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