Baltimore Arena Geotechnical Redevelopment and Design As part of Baltimore City’s effort to develop a new era of entertainment in a renovated Baltimore Arena, otherwise known as Royal Farms Arena, Foundation Test Group, Inc. (FTG) has been pleased to provide the services of Geotechnical Engineering Design and Inspection for the project. Working with both Owner […]
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How do you test in-place concrete? The most common concrete inspection activities include testing the properties of fresh (wet) concrete and casting cylindrical specimens for strength testing, but these cannot directly verify the integrity of the concrete that makes up your structure. This is particularly problematic when dealing with large or inaccessible projects, such as
Drilled shaft installation continues for the foundation of the new College of Health building at Towson University. Foundation Test Group, Inc. is working with Gilbane and Atlantic Caisson to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations. FTG is on site to verify that the shafts are drilled to
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Over the Potomac River, floating docks and suspended jacking systems were used to carry out lateral load testing of driven pipe piles for a proposed Public Safety Pier at the nation’s harbor. As an industry leader in deep foundation testing, FTG got the call to develop a load testing program for structural pile design confirmation
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FTG deep foundation testing experts were on site in Bronx, NY teaming with Civetta Cousins JV to perform static compression load testing of micropile foundations for a new residential building. The two micropiles being tested were designed at a higher capacity than typically allowable by NYC Building Code’s guidelines, so maintained cyclic tests were required
Site characterization is a systematic study conducted to collect data regarding in-situ ground conditions. The main purpose of a site investigation is to derive the subsurface characteristics in order to predict soil and/or rock behavior at a minimal cost. While cost and value can be synonymous, true value is gained from tailoring site-specific data to
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Foundation Test Group Inc. recently performed load testing to verify the lateral capacity of drilled shafts constructed by Cook Drilling for a new expansion at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, PA. During lateral load testing, two 3.5 ft diameter rock socketed production drilled shafts served as reaction for one another while also being tested and
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Choosing the right load test for your project requires a clear understanding of all stakeholder needs, a tailored engineering experience designed for meeting project goals, understanding the environment which it is being performed and an inherent, competent engineering knowledge applied for best value consideration. Remember– not all load test designs can meet desired outcomes! Think
Drilled shaft installation is underway for Morgan State University’s new Thurgood Marshall Hall! FTG has teamed with Atlantic Caisson and HCEA to implement a drilled shaft program that satisfies the structural demands of the building foundations. FTG technician, Kory Hart, leads the inspection of the Technique Shaft with downhole casing entry to confirm engineering design
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There’s no derailing #TeamFTG! Our field and NDT technicians were back on site at the Charles Center and State Center Stations in Baltimore, MD to perform pullout and torque testing services on anchor inserts for improved metro tracks. This testing ensures the anchor inserts are properly installed and can sustain the loads required for a
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