Category Archives: Ground Improvement

Portland Commons and Student Success Center

Featured, Ground Improvement, Micropile and Rock AnchorsBy Wendy Clark April 11, 2022

Owner: University of Southern Maine Partner: PC Construction Type: Ground Improvement, Rock Anchors Location: Portland, Maine Project Description: For this project, HB Fleming installed 24 rock anchors with a design load of 206 kips in tension, 378 rigid inclusions with a design load of 106 kips in compression, 106 stone columns with a design load…

Maine Veterans Homes

Ground ImprovementBy Wendy Clark February 1, 2020

Owner: Maine Veterans Homes Partner: Cianbro/VJS Construction Services Type: Commercial Building Location: Augusta, Maine Project Description: H.B. Fleming provided foundation engineering for the construction of new memory care, long-term care, and assisted living facilities, and a new community center. Challenge: Design-build a deep foundation installation as a more cost-effective alternative to pile driving. Solution: We installed…