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Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring has entered the Construction Phase at the Harry Nice Bridge project as pre-cast concrete pile driving is underway. A combination of 140+ instruments including seismographs, tilt sensors, strain gauges, and structural monitoring prisms with automated total stations are currently being utilized to monitor existing bridge performance. Visit our Project Archives for more.
Jack Rogness, keeping on the right track! FTG was on site to perform pullout and torque testing for Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey (railnj.com) at Baltimore’s Charles Center. A total of 26 anchor inserts were pullout tested, old inserts were removed using a core drill, anchor inserts were installed in core holes and were
FTG installed two automated extensometers adjacent to Baltimore’s Light Rail tracks for monitoring during tunnel boring operations. Throughout the construction of the new stormwater culvert, extensometers will provide an early warning system for settlement of both the overburden soils and track foundation; thus allowing for real time adjustments to construction methodology toward less impact and
For the SD1975 Bridge Project over Lindbergh Drive in Atlanta, GA, Team FTG provided a range of specialty testing for Drilled Shaft inspection in construction of a new railroad bridge. For Deep Foundation Contractor Clearwater Construction of Mercer, Pennsylvania. From its deep foundation inspection arsenal, FTG utilized two downhole cameras to inspect and confirm the quality
Team FTG was close to home this week working on a test boring investigation for a storm water retention facility in New Windsor, MD. FTG used the borings to identify potential karst formations such as subsurface voids, cavities, pinacles and other discontinuities, our engineers Kevin and Nick were able to monitor and collect data to
Visualizing project planning, support needs for pre, during and post construction along with showcasing design development and construction progress, all along with increased safety, RxS, are enhanced at Foundation Test Group, Inc. with the use of drones. Our own Scott Tehansky, a certified drone pilot, is leading the way toward daily use and project augmentation.
Team FTG welcomes Pat Spehnkouch as our newest team member. Pat joins our team from Maryland Environmental Services, MES, with 9 years’ experience and as a master’s level environmental scientist. Proficient in his exposures to ArcGIS and field experience for environmental compliance, particularly to ensure regulatory compliance with NPDES MS4 permits, brings new opportunities for
One of FTG’s senior engineers, Kevin Tehansky P.E., participated in a 3-day training course in Cleveland, Ohio, hosted by Pile Dynamics Incorporated (PDI). Upon completion of the course, Kevin passed the Dynamic Measurement and Analysis Proficiency Test with a rank of basic understanding of theory, data quality evaluation, interpretation and signal matching for high strain
FTG is excited to announce that they have been selected, as part of a joint venture with Skanska-Corman-McLean construction group, as the Geotechnical Instrumentation Specialist for the new Harry Nice Bridge Replacement connecting Newburg, Maryland and Dahlgren, Virginia. Formal notice to proceed is schedule for March of 2020. Stay tuned for future updates… In Other
