Foundation Repair Case Studies: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center Helical Piers

Monday, October 17th, 2016 by Jessica Cregan

Challenge

Although, this was by no means a “difficult job,” there are always challenges to every job that must be overcome. One of the challenges that we faced was completing a job in a busy town setting. Making sure that we were able to get the equipment on site, safety was our number one priority. We also were conscious to not disturb the flow of traffic and disturb business in the area. This challenge was met by our foreman, who was able to bring in the heavy machinery and to drive in the helical piers without disrupting the flow of the town of Rehoboth. Our excavator also needed to be maneuvered safely while on the job site. Scheduling the job properly was also key in ensuring the success of the job. This project was able to be completed in April, just before the busy beach season. This took planning and coordination between all of the companies involved to keep the project on time and on track. We were also tasked with installing the piers in sandy soil. Our foreman needed to make sure that we installed the piers safely and efficiently and to the specifications of the engineer. DryZone needed to meet the proper depth and create a lasting, stable solution for the life of the building.

Solution

Our role in the new Rehoboth Beach City Hall Complex was to install helical piers to support the original Convention Center. DryZone was contracted to install 6 helical piers on the southwest corner of the Convention Center. These piers were intended to help support the new City Hall and preserve the structure of the Convention Center. Although only one aspect of the entire project, the job DryZone performed was an important piece of reinforcing the foundation of the Convention Center.