Vibration Isolation at Historic Park

Dampening the Vibrations at Historic Laurel Hill Park

Editor: Ashley Steele 

The dock inside the Laurel Hill Park was unstable due to deteriorating wood pilings.  This dock is used by visitors to kayak and enjoy entry into the Hackensack River in Hudson County, New Jersey.  Laurel Hill Park is considered the "ideal open space in Hudson County's portion of the Meadowlands." 

T. R. Weniger, Inc. took on the job of replacing the damaged pilings, replacing them with two new wood piles.  They utilized an ICE® 14 Vibratory Driver/Extractor and an ICE® 40 Damper.  The damper creates secondary suppression to alleviate vibrations on the crane.  The ICE® 14 Vibratory Hammer already has dampening created by elastomers that sit on top of the suppressor housing.  These elastomers act as the first line of defense against unnecessary vibration of the crane and boom.  The ICE® 40 Damper is a 2D dampening solution, utilizing the same elastomers that are featured in the hammers to include more vibration isolation.  Many hydraulic crane operators call for these solutions to help salvage the life of their cranes. 

Weniger's crane operator was extremely satisfied with the use of the vibratory hammer, as well as the damper, for use with the hydraulic Liehbierr crane.  After the dock was repaired it is once again ready to welcome visitors into the beautiful Hackensack River. 

Media Contact- 
Pollyanna Cunningham, MA, MBA 
Director Marketing, Brand and Media Relations 
ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc 
Office - 704-821-8200 
Email - marketing@iceusa.com 

Posted in Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as 14C Vibratory Hammer, Dampeing Solutions, Damper, Hydrualic Cranes.

Seawall Replacement for Future Protection

Aging Seawall Repair Helps Protect New Jersey From Future Storms

Editor: Ashley Steele 

When Hurricane Sandy moved through the United States in 2012 it was the deadliest and most destructive of the decade.  Many residents in the Northeast felt major effects from this storm. Damages were estimated at $70 million in New Jersey alone. Seawalls can help to prevent major damages to coastal ports and towns.  In such an event as a hurricane, seawalls divert the huge swells coming from the ocean because of the barrier created by driven pile. 

The Walsh Contracting Group is working on a project known as Gate 128 to help repair aging seawalls in Jersey City, New Jersey.  They are utilizing an ICE® 44B Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor to remove massive seawall pilings that have been instrumental in protecting Jersey City from storms such as Hurricane Sandy. As the impacts of global warming are starting to create super storms the need for a newer, larger seawall to protect the city increases. Walsh is using a combination of sheeting piles, H-beam piles and pipe piles to create a sturdier structure, to compete with larger storm systems, that will last another 30 years. 

This project is ongoing, as they try to replace as many aged seawalls as possible in Jersey City.  Experts believe by installing new and proper seawalls that it will save lives. Walsh Contracting Group and ICE® Pile Driving Products are up to the task of creating seawalls that will protect the coastal cities of the Northeast for years to come. 

Media Contact- 
Pollyanna Cunningham, MA, MBA 
Director Marketing, Brand and Media Relations 
ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc 
Office - 704-821-8200 
Email - marketing@iceusa.com 

Posted in Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as 66 Vibratory Hammer, H-Beam piles, New Jersey, Seawalls.

New Housing Development Drainage System

ICE® 28 Vibratory Hammer Used to Improve Drainage For New Housing Development

Editor: Ashley Steele 

ICE® 28 vibratory driving 35' long PZ27 piles for a storm draining culvert to protect new housing development in Bridgeville, Delaware.  Job was completed before deadlines using both an ICE® 28 Vibratory Hammer and an ICE ® Excavator Mounted 6E Vibratory Hammer. 

Zack's Excavating Inc. was using an ICE® 28 Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor to install storm drainage for an upcoming housing development in Bridgeville, Delaware.  The ICE® 28 vibratory hammer drove 35' heavy duty "Z" sheet piles to create a culvert.  Storm Water culvert is built to divert any heavy flooding or high water away from the residential site that the storm drainage system was not able to dissipate. 

The job was completed in a mere 3 weeks.  Once this system was completed the culvert piles were pulled using the ICE® 28 Vibratory Driver/Extractor.  This project has created the way for a new and safe residential housing development to be constructed.  The storm drainage solution will ensure flooding and higher drainage waters are moved away from the residence. 


Media Contact- 
Pollyanna Cunningham, MA, MBA 
Director Marketing, Brand and Media Relations 
ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc 
Office - 704-821-8200 
Email - marketing@iceusa.com 

Posted in Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as 28, 35’ long PZ27, Bridgeville, Delaware, Excavator Mounted 6E, Vibratory Hammer.