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Drilling Foundation Shafts? Control Fluid Loss

November 9, 2018

One of the big issues when using a synthetic slurry for foundation drilled shafts is losing slurry through coarse, unconsolidated formations.

Anthony Sciortino, Gordian Ulrich and Sal Arslan

With Boston Job, Foundation Firm Adds Slurry Wall Services

Brian M. Fraley

October 15, 2018

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Hub Foundation Company used a Bauer MC 96 Duty-Cycle Crane with a BC 35 Trench Cutter and a Bauer MAT DE 500-20 Slurry Handling System to put in the foundations for a residential tower at Bullfinch Crossing in Boston.

Soil Nail Launcher Wins Innovative DFI Award

Alexis Brumm

October 1, 2018

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The C. William Bermingham Innovation Award, established in 2012 to honor Bill Bermingham and his contributions, encourages and recognizes unique and innovative offerings to the deep foundations industry.

comparing DiscovOre and traditional wireline coring head

Field Testing a New Wireline Coring System

Mila Armer

August 13, 2018

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One of the surest ways to improve operational efficiency of an exploration project is to find a way to shorten trip time — without compromising safety.

Terracon Names National Director of Transportation Construction Engineering Services

New Director Based in Austin

August 7, 2018

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Michael Jenkins, PE, will focus on expanding the firm’s transportation opportunities in aviation, ports and waterways, rail and light rail, highways, and bridges.

DFI Names 2018 Distinguished Service Award Recipient

Honor Goes to Cofounder of Pile Dynamics Inc.

August 5, 2018

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Honor goes to cofounder of Pile Dynamics Inc. for industry contributions.

DFI Forms Tunneling and Underground Systems Committee

Group Will Work to Identify, Share New Methods

July 25, 2018

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Klug and Associates president, VP of COWI will co-chair group.

DFI Announces 2018 Outstanding Project Award Winner

Tight Jobsite Let to Creative Engineering

July 21, 2018

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Winning project is 181 Fremont Tower, a mixed-use high-rise.

Fraste SPA Mito Series

May 14, 2018

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FRASTE presents the MITO Series of multipurpose drilling rigs, dedicated to micro-piles, tieback, anchors, soil nailing and jet grouting.

Osterberg Lecture Links Geotech Engineering, Quantum Physics

Jeremy Verdusco

April 16, 2018

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John A. “Jack” Hayes, PE, D.I.C. is a widely recognized authority on Osterberg cell (O-cell) testing, a method of evaluating the integrity of drilled piles. We spoke to Hayes at this year’s Osterberg Memorial Lecture at the International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo (IFCEE).