Construction Drilling - Articles - Page 58

LRB 18 Double Rotary Rig Takes on Switzerland Foundation Job

The Tight Business, Residential Jobsite Calls for a Compact Rig

November 21, 2017

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The drilling rig for piling features a compact, 50-ton design.

DFI Reveals Young Professor Paper Competition Winners

Arash Khosravifar is Part of the Geotechnical Engineering Group at PSU

November 16, 2017

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Winning paper is titled “Development of a Design Guideline for Bridge Pile Foundations subjected to Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading.”

Terracon Acquires Two Geotechnical, Environmental Firms

GeoConcepts Engineering Inc., GeoCapital Engineering LLC Now Terracon Companies

November 15, 2017

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The acquisitions give Terracon five Washington, D.C., area firms.

Winners of 2017 DFI Student Paper Competition Announced

Two Runners Up were Also Selected

November 13, 2017

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The winning paper is titled, “The Effect of Slurry Type on Drilled Shaft Cover Quality.”

New M-300D Fluid Cleaning System for HDD Contractors

Designed with Small Footprint, Quiet Operation in Mind

November 9, 2017

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American Augers’ new M-300D is based on its M-200 platform.

Little Beaver Reduction Gearbox Designed for Demanding Jobs

For Deeper, Larger-Diameter Drilling Applications

November 8, 2017

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The optional reduction gearbox improves torque, offering 1,100 foot-pounds.

How Does MMO Work for HDD Drilling Jobs?

George Dugan

November 8, 2017

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The biggest difference between drilling fluids for vertical rotary mud drilling and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) applications is in the requirements for gel strength.

What Challenges Will HDD Contractors Face in 5 Years?

Jeremy Verdusco

November 6, 2017

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The International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) tears up the field at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., each fall.