Driven Pile is Creating a Better Tomorrow - METRO Green Line Extension, SWLRT (Southwest Light Rail Project)


Driven Pile is Creating a Better Tomorrow 
METRO Green Line Extension, SWLRT (Southwest Light Rail Project) 

METRO Green Line Extension, known to some as SWLRT (Southwest Light Rail Project), is an investment into the future of Minnesota's growing economy. This Extension not only supplies a connection between cities, but it enables the sprawling workforce further access to jobs from across Minnesota, building local economies, and enabling reliable transportation for thousands of residents. Since 2019, International Construction Equipment, Inc. has been supplying various pile driving equipment for the monumental Southwest Light Rail Project (SWLRT) in downtown Minneapolis.  

Every segment of the SWLRT project has involved pile driving activities of one kind or another. These piles are used to support the foundations of bridges, tracks, and other structures. The massive amounts of sheet piling used to support excavation work, build cofferdams, abutments, walls, and other construction elements have been scrupulously installed for safety. If you laid all the piles being used on this project end to end, they would stretch from the Twin Cities to Duluth, MN which is a little over 154 miles of sheeting. ("Construction Update: February 7, 2020, Web: swlrt.org Twitter ...")  

As the largest public infrastructure project in Minnesota's history, Metro Green Line Extension includes the construction of 16 new transit stations, two light rail tunnels, and a 14.5-mile double track that will serve the south-western suburban cities, including St Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. The new corridor will also share 7.8 miles with freight railroad tracks, requiring close coordination with Twin Cities & Western Railroad and BNSF Railway during construction and later during light-rail transit (LRT) operation. According to the Metro Council website, the structures include 29 new bridges (LRT, pedestrian, freight, and roadway); seven bridge modifications, pedestrian tunnels, two "cut-and-cover" LRT tunnels (which means opening the street from the top-down, building the system, and roofing it to restore surface traffic), and more than 100 retaining walls. The projected completion date for the whole $2.7-billion project is 2027. Although there have been delays in the timeline due to the complexity and changing of construction plans and contract modifications, Lunda/McCrossan Partnership has the pile driving work for the project nearly completed.  

Lunda/McCrossan Joint Venture, based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, was awarded this contract in November of 2018 and got straight to work on the first phases of construction. By March of 2021, Lunda/McCrossan had driven H-Beams for retaining-wall supports in areas with buildings that were sensitive to specific frequencies and vibrations. By using an ICE® 18VM (aka 18ZR) Vibratory Pile Driver/ Extractor (1600 in-lbs) the venture was able to avoid perceived disruptions and unknown issues with rogue startup or shutdown signals that can occur in certain soil conditions. The ICE® variable moment pile hammer, also known as "zero resonance" technology, is specialized to enable shifting into driving modes thus ending undo shake. For this project, it was important to cut unnecessary disturbances to the nearby structures due to ground sensitive soil and back into the crane.  

Knowledgeable in soil mechanics, the engineering experts at Lunda/McCrossan additionally employed both the ICE® 50B (5000 in-lbs) and ICE® 28D (2,800 in-lbs) Vibratory Pile Driver and Extractors, as well as two Hydraulic Impact Hammers, the ICE® IP-3 (max 26400 ft-lbs) and IP-5 (max 44000 ft-lbs), limiting disruptions to the area by properly sizing hammers to ensure public safety while driving in varied soil conditions. The early successes that their expert operators achieved utilizing ICE® equipment quickly aided in surpassing timelines. In early 2022, this extraordinary team of contractors installed 95-miles of piles, poured more than 200,000 cubic yards of concrete to complete 11 of 16 stations, 25 of 29 bridges and 7 of 8 tunnels, as well as completing a total of 114 of 131 retaining walls. Additionally, 95% of 946 private utilities and 75% of 1,300 public utilities have been re-routed or upgraded and tracks have already been laid. 

Currently, the Lunda/McCrossan team is working on a 2,236' (ft) tunnel in the Kenilworth corridor of Minneapolis. Tunnel excavation began in 2020 and, once completed, will run under Cedar Lake Parkway and the Kenilworth Trail. As sheet pile is installed, the excavation work and tunnel structure construction activities then take place. The tunnel is being built using a "cut-and-cover" method, where a trench is first excavated to create the tunnel and after the tunnel is constructed, it is then covered up. The tunnel is divided up into 30 segments or cells that average 100' (ft) in length, approximately 1,300 pairs of sheet piles are used to create each cell.  

There are different construction activities going on at any one time in seven consecutive cells, creating a work area over 700' (ft) long. During the excavation phase, soil is removed from three different cells simultaneously, and the contractor installs a series of supports called "struts and walers" to supply added support to build the tunnel. Strut placement slows excavation because materials and equipment must move around them. Due to tight site access, excavation progresses in a specific linear way to remove and transport soil to other parts of the corridor. The excavation extends about 15' to 20' (ft) below the water table, further slowing the process, as it is more difficult to scoop and place saturated soils.  

Additionally, underwater specialists, divers, must check the sheet piles for gaps and make repairs, as necessary. This all occurs in a work site that is only about 50' (ft) wide. Construction of the tunnel involves pouring concrete in six distinct phases each needing time to cure before the next phase of work can start. Once excavation is completed in a cell, a concrete tremie seal ranging from 4' - 10' (ft) in thickness is poured underwater to create an anchor for the tunnel structure and seals off the excavation from groundwater so the tunnel can be constructed in dry conditions. After the water is removed from the cell, the sheet piles are sprayed with concrete to create a uniform surface. A layer of concrete is poured on top of the rough tremie surface to create a level surface for tunnel construction. The struts and walers are removed and a concrete slab is then poured to create the tunnel floor, which will serve as the final surface for the track bed and rails. The tunnel walls and ceiling are poured in one concrete pour, in approximately 30-foot-long segments. A final topping layer of concrete is then poured.  

The finished tunnel includes a waterproof membrane to prevent water from entering the finished tunnel and steel rebar to make it structurally sound. The access constraints limit the opportunity to work simultaneously in multiple cells. In most cases only one concrete pour can take place in a day. This makes the job challenging because of the inability to access the tunnel site from the west end of the corridor due to the construction of the Cedar Isles Condos secant wall foundation being installed. Even with limited access, this joint venture team is still completing about one cell per month which is a marvelous feat.  

During the most current phase of the project, the use of the ICE® IP-3 and ICE ® IP-5 Hydraulic Impact Hammers (HIH) have been beneficial to the surrounding communities as they generate lower impact noise than diesel impact hammers with the controlled stroke. The ICE® HIH's variable stroke, when effectively setup, will stop damaging impact velocities to concrete piles. In this case, the settings we dialed in to use the heavy weight of this ram accompanied by shortening the stroke producing effective and safe piling within the corridor's tight space restraints. Pleased with the performance of the various ICE® equipment they currently own, including 2 of the 18VM/ 18ZR units, as well as those they have rented in the past, Lunda/McCrossan has expanded their fleet with an additional two more ICE® IP-3's starting on this project this winter. 

Once completed, the railway vehicles on the new METRO Green Line Extension, SWLRT track, will be in service 21 hours a day, allowing commuters and visitors more flexibility when using local public transportation. According to The Metropolitan Council, the regional policy-making body, planning agency, and provider of essential services for the Twin Cities metropolitan region, "Nearly 56,000 people live within a 10-minute walk of the corridor." This means that people traveling to and within the corridor will have access to "81,000 jobs along the extension, in addition to the current 145,000 jobs in downtown Minneapolis and close to 36,000 residents (about twice the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) already living downtown will have easier access to job opportunities in the southwest metro and other communities connected by this transit system." In fact, even during construction, the METRO Green Line Extension has already seen more than $2 billion of investment within a 10-minute walk of the line, further strengthening the local economy and the importance of this project. Ridership on the new Southwest Light Rail Transit is expected to see 30,000 passengers daily and annually over 10 million patrons (about half the population of New York) by 2030. Lunda/McCrossan Partnership has worked diligently to install a solid driven foundation that is the support for the new transportation routes supplying easier access to employment, educational and entertainment opportunities. It is 100% fair to say that the driven pile is building a better world for the residents of Minnesota. 

 

Written by: 
Debbie Reaney 

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Email - marketing@iceusa.com   

Posted in Hydraulic Impact Hammers, Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as 50B Vibratory Pile Driver, ICE 18VM, ICE 28D, IP3 Hammer, IP5 Hydraulic Hammer, Light Rail, Rail work, Railroad, Zero-Resonance Hammer.

A Sea of Green at Bainbridge Island



A Sea of Green at Bainbridge Island 

Editor: Allison Braswell 

 

Passengers at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal in Washington State overlook the green iron gracing the area below them from the 30' (ft) tall overhead pedestrian walkway that has stood above the terminal for 50 years. As the busiest terminal in the Washington State Ferries (WSF) system, 3.2 million people use the walkway each year to access the ferry on Bainbridge Island. Its aging wooden piles, however, have raised concerns about its resilience against major earthquakes. 

Washington state experiences tiny, undetected earthquakes almost every day. According to their Emergency Management Division, over 1,000 earthquakes take place each year, with 20 of those within the past 125 years being considerably damaging. Although the occurrence of intense earthquakes is few and far between, the state has the second-highest risk of large earthquakes in the U.S. because of its geologic setting. In this area, one can never overprepare themselves and their property for the impact of an unpredictable disaster. On the Seattle Fault that runs under Puget Sound, an earthquake magnitude of 7.5 or higher could trigger a tsunami with waves up to 42 feet high, which would flood the Seattle shoreline within minutes of the event. Even if the flooding did not reach the city, strong currents in the Puget Sound could create dangerous conditions for vessels including ferries that must slowly approach the ferry slip for docking at Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal. Given the uncertainty of these natural disasters, WSF needed to address the safety of the terminal's users. 

A $33-million rebuild of the walkway will replace the wooden structure with concrete piers and steel pile foundations connected by steel trusses, built to current seismic code. Not only will the new enclosed bridge be designed to be wider and more secure but removing the creosote-coated timber piles is expected to offer health and environmental benefits as creosote is a known carcinogen to humans and wildlife. The ADA-compliant path also aims to enhance the experience for passengers by including operable windows for ventilation and infrared heaters during colder months. Hired by Subsurface, the general contractor Contrack Watts broke ground in July 2022 and will wrap up the project in early 2024. 

For a job of this size, Subsurface is investing in a variety of ICE® deep foundations equipment including three vibratory hammers, two diesel impact hammers, and four clamping accessories. Business at the ferry terminal must go on despite the construction. Every 45 minutes or so, a ferry arrives or leaves the terminal, so passengers need a temporary alternative for accessing the ferry while the new bridge is being built. Working from a barge, the team used an ICE® 33 Vibratory Hammer with two ICE® Model 105H Caisson Clamps and a 6' (ft) 6" (in) beam to install pile for a temporary walkway. Once it is considered functional, the old wooden walkway will be demolished. 

Next is an ICE® 110C Vibratory Hammer with two ICE® 145H Caisson Clamps and a 10' (ft) beam, which was used for driving permanent and template piling 30" (in) in diameter and production pile 36" (in) in diameter. The 30" (in) pile was driven to bearing with an ICE® I-62 Diesel Impact Hammer equipped with a 48" (in) offshore leader, and an ICE® I-80 Diesel Impact Hammer secured the 36" (in) pile. Lastly, an ICE® 22D Vibratory Driver/Extractor is being utilized to pull timber pile from the old bridge with the help from an ICE® 55 Wood Pile Clamp. For diagnostic purposes, an ICE® 140C Sheeting Clamp will replace the ICE® 55 on the ICE® 22D to drive H-pile as test probe. This will aid in figuring out what structures the team might be running into against the terminal building before installing permanent pile. 

Operating all this equipment in such a tight workspace was similar to a game of Tetris for the contractor, but they said that the steadfast customer support from International Construction Equipment, Inc is a huge factor in their positive experience with the machinery. The ICE® service engineers are working closely with the contractor to make sure they have everything they need for project success. ICE® is grateful for its partnership with Subsurface to help create a safer and more comfortable journey for people visiting Bainbridge Island. 

 

 

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Vice President IT and IT Comm 
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Email - marketing@iceusa.com 


 

Posted in Diesel Impact Pile Hammers, Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as 110C Vibratory Driver/Extractor, 33 Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor, I-62 Diesel Hammer, I-80V2, ICE 22 Vibratory Pile Driver, Infrastructure, Marine Foundation, Wood Pile Clamp.

ICE® Versus Deicing Salts: The Only ICE® You Want on the Road!



ICE® Versus Deicing Salts
The Only ICE® You Want on the Road!
Bridge L-04 Replacement
 

Editor: Allison Braswell 

 

The rapid deterioration of America's bridges is a widely recognized problem, and chloride-induced corrosion is to blame. Chlorides are derived primarily from the application of roadway deicing salts. Sodium chloride (common table salt) is the most popular type of road salt, while calcium chloride and magnesium chloride are common alternatives. The chloride ion present in all road salts contributes to the corrosion of concrete and steel. Sodium chloride penetrates concrete more easily, whereas calcium and magnesium chloride corrode vehicle parts more rapidly. 

Every winter more than half a billion pounds (500 million pounds) of salt are spread on New Jersey highways. Concrete spalling has reduced riding quality and structural integrity of most bridges in Sussex County, NJ, which received $1.6 million from New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund to help pay for bridge work throughout the county. A contract for the replacement of Bridge L‐04, which carries traffic over the Paulins Kill tributary in Lafayette, NJ, was awarded to Sparwick Contracting. The experts recommended the ICE® 14D Vibratory Hammer for driving 25' (ft) sheets. By adopting sheet piling for abutments, construction timing improved thus minimizing traffic disruption. Furthermore, the microscopic layer of chromium oxide on stainless steel sheets provides corrosion protection, expanding the life span of the bridge. The Sparwick team also rented an ICE® I-12V2 Diesel Impact Hammer with 26" (in) lead setups to install 14" (in) pipe piles. Most available pipe pile provide options like sacrificial steel and coatings that are anti-corrosive to assist in protecting the structure from the effects of water and humidity in marine areas like Paulins Kill.  

This is one of the many infrastructure projects in Sussex County that will improve not only the quality of life for residents, but the whole transportation system of New Jersey. International Construction Equipment, Inc is grateful for Sparwick's investment in its reliable deep foundations equipment that enabled the crews to remain versatile and productive on this project. Thank you Sparwick for trusting the experienced service professionals at ICE® who are committed to helping their clients be more competitive in today's market. 

Learn more about the ICE® 14D and the ICE® I-12V2, and our selection of pile driving leads

 

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ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc    
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Email - marketing@iceusa.com   

 

Posted in Diesel Impact Pile Hammers, Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as #BridgeRenovation, Deep Foundation, I-12 Diesel Hammer, ICE 14D Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor, Infrastructure, Sheet Pile.

Lane Con Makes Drivers’ Dreams Come True


Lane Con Makes Drivers' Dreams Come True
Theme Park Fans, Rejoice! Florida "Main Street" to be Expanded
Editor: Allison Braswell

If a family is heading to Central Florida for a vacation, chances are that they are visiting at least one of the fun-packed theme parks in Orlando such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld. But, with increased travel comes worsening road congestion on Florida's Turnpike (SR 91). 

With over 500 miles of toll roads, the Turnpike accommodates over three million motorists every day, which is a combination of tourists and residents. Between April 2020 and April 2021, an astounding 329,717 new residents were recorded by the Sunshine State, consequently dragging out wait times at traffic signals and intensifying driving headaches. FDOT recognized the need for more capacity on the Turnpike and decided to take actions that would save the sanity of 9-to-5 workers and parents of excited little ones. 

Commissioned by FDOT, Lane Construction was awarded the $218 million contract to widen the Turnpike Mainline from Orlando to I-75, adding two more lanes in each direction for eight lanes. Other work includes establishing new bridge structures, tolling sites, intelligent traffic systems, and stormwater treatment facilities. Residents look forward to experiencing less congestion and improved regional commuting upon the project's completion. The Turnpike's role as a pivotal hurricane evacuation route will also benefit from the upgrades. 

Before building the new bridge structures, the Lane team utilized an ICE® I-62 Diesel Impact Hammer to drive concrete test pile, 24" (in) in diameter and 75' (ft) in length, to determine the load that the pile can support without settling. Next, they deployed an ICE® 44E Vibratory Hammer to drive steel sheet piles in the form of a template. This template provides support and accuracy as they drive both the pipe pile and concrete piles. Installs were first secured by the 44E and then followed up with the I-62 to drive to their specified depth. Using the versatility of the vibratory hammer's driving and pulling features, sheets for a cofferdam were also installed to improve the timing and cleanliness for the excavation sites.  

Congratulations to Lane Construction for your winning bid on this important project. International Construction Equipment, Inc is elated to have been chosen to help you lay the foundation for a better future for all Floridians and its visitors. 

Learn more about the ICE® I-62V2 and ICE® 44E

 

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ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc    
Office - 704-821-8200    
Email - marketing@iceusa.com 

Posted in Diesel Impact Pile Hammers, Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as #BridgeRenovation, #Florida, Cofferdam, ICE 44E Vibratory Hammer, ICE I-62 Diesel Hammer, Infrastructure.

Modernizing Water Infrastructure

Modernizing Water Infrastructure 
Fish Curtain on the Connecticut 
Editor: Allison Braswell 

An aging 1938 pump station on the Connecticut River is nearing the end of its useful life, including the three river crossing pipes that carry wastewater from the pump station to the appropriate wastewater treatment facility. Because of the sewage system's poor state, there have been instances of rainwater forcing sewage to overflow into the river and complaints of substandard drinking water quality. Springfield Water & Sewer Commission knew they needed to act promptly to improve service reliability for Bay Staters and accommodate future growth in the region. 

Beginning in 2019, the York Street Pump Station and Connecticut River Crossing Project is one of the largest wastewater projects to take place in the region in decades. The scope of work is to build a new and modern pump station and install two new 42" HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) pipelines and one 72" PCCP (Pre-stressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe) pipeline across the river. J.F. White is installing the three 1,200' (ft) pipes and covering them with an articulated concrete revetment mat. These additions will help reduce combined sewer overflow discharges into the Connecticut River during storms by around 100 million gallons a year. But what measures are taken to protect the habitat and local species during the process? This is where the experts at ICE® come into play. 

Due to minimal depth of river bedding, J.F. White chose the ICE® 44 Vibratory Hammer to drive H-beams into the glacial till that will support turbidity curtains. The purpose of the curtains is to minimize sediment from dispersing away from the construction zone and mitigate fish migration into the work zone the endangered short-nose sturgeon that resides in the Connecticut River. The full-depth fish/turbidity curtains were installed upstream of the HP14x117 piles and secured to the pile as needed. A challenge the J.F. White team has faced is the significant river current from storms ranging from 6,000 CFS to 45,000 CFS that would cause the curtain to transfer the pushing force of the river to the piles, raising the risk of damage to them. To offset this issue, the team made a wise choice of using the ICE® IP-7 Hydraulic Hammer to further drive the piles and make sure they are secure enough to withstand the river current after storm and ice events. 

Construction is set for completion in Spring 2023. International Construction Equipment, Inc is proud to support J.F. White's efforts to keep Connecticut River clean while creating additional pumping capacity for Springfield and surrounding cities. 

Learn more about the ICE® 44D and ICE® IP-7


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Vice President Marketing, Brand and Media Relations  
Vice President IT and IT Comm 
ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc    
Office - 704-821-8200    
Email - marketing@iceusa.com   

Posted in Hydraulic Impact Hammers, Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as #FishCurtain, #PumpStation, #WasteWater, Environmental Impacts, ICE 44D, Infrastructure, IP7 Hydraulic Impact Hammer, Save the Fish.

ICE® Reintroduces Partner and Rig Training


ICE® Reintroduces Partner and Rig Training
Editor: Debbie Reaney 

Within a world of many choices, ICE® has developed a rigorous process to identify client necessity. Since 1974, the team has implemented small batch theory into our production facilitating client guided innovation and technologically advanced equipment. Choosing the right partner to enhance a one stop foundation and ground improvement service, sales and rentals team is key to staying on track with the International Construction Equipment, Inc. vision. 

In foundation and ground improvement it is important to have the added benefit of both multiuse rigid and articulated hydraulic crawler drilling rigs. Knowing this, ICE® prioritized finding a drilling product line with suitability for several types of specialized work, such as ground consolidation, anchor drilling, geotechnical works, water well drilling and geothermal energy. With almost 40 models to offer, ICE® chose to represent the Comacchio drilling rigs to offer the industry's most comprehensive line of deep foundation equipment available. Each rig can be used for rotary and rotary-percussive drilling, for single head or double head applications and much more.  

ICE® customers have suggested the MC-22A is a diverse and highly adaptable duplexing drill rig. Nicholson Construction has been able to utilize this unit and take advantage of many of its features in recent years. For instance, while at the Prairie du Sac dam in mid-state Wisconsin, MC-22A was part of fleet of four rigs that completed a rigorous schedule on time and with great accuracy. "The ability to articulate the mast 90-degrees to the drill body while also maintaining a 45-degree batter with no bleed off during the drilling process was key to maintaining accuracy. In addition, utilizing the innovative hydraulic rod and casing carousel, we were able to eliminate an additional piece of equipment reducing the weight impacting the structure of the over 100-year-old dam." explains Daniel Mirt, Nicholson Operations Manager. During the third year of this project, Nicholson improved the process by mounting a Moyno® water pump across the body. Doing so allowed them to eliminate another piece of equipment and the time it took to move it. This also increased efficiency and helped reduce costs. The MC-22A is a fully remote-controlled drill, which permits the operator to safely move about the deck to see all aspects of the drilling process.  

The MC Line offers ranges from compact units weighing just over 3-tons, designed for operation in low headroom and restricted access sites, to large drilling rigs weighing up to 30-tons and providing over 200 kW of power, designed for the most demanding jobs and heavy-duty drilling methodologies, including double head applications. ICE® demands products they represent to have a focus on productivity and safety. Comacchio MC line rigs can offer an array of automated rods and case handling solutions eliminating the risk of injury. "While at the dam it was required to hold more casing and rods than the standard carousel, this posed no issue for the MC-22A as we were able to remove and increase the quantity by changing the pods that hold the casing and rods easily." expressed Mirt. On the upstream side of the dam, it was determined the drill would be fed by an excavator mounted casing and rod manipulator due to the intricacies of working from a barge. The moderate size of the MC-22A allowed for both pieces of equipment to share the restricted footprint of the barges and overcome the complexities. The drill was able to maintain good reach over the operator deck handrail and complete the drilling of micro-piles through multiple levels of the dam. This adaptability allowed Nicholson to be efficient and on schedule. 

The MC-22A can be configured as a single or double rotary head and is a small-diameter drill rig used particularly for making small-diameter bored piles and rock anchors. Available for sale and rent with a wide selection of rotary heads, hydraulic hammers, water and mud pumps, and rod carousels, the MC-22A is suitable for any type of rotary and rotary-percussive drilling. The MC-22A with rod and casing carousel is capable of handling drill rods inside of casing and has the unique ability to drill cased holes with only one operator. This setup can provide advantages over other rigs in that others often require 3 personnel to do the same work when utilizing casing. In addition to the operator advantages, the rig can achieve production levels up to 1,200 ft (about 365.76 m). drill depth per day, which is critical for large-scale jobs. 

Like all drill rigs that ICE® carries, the MC-22A is designed, primarily, with a driller's perspective. The engines comply with the current European and American (EPA and CARB) legislation regarding emissions. All MC drilling rigs can be equipped with a series of innovative systems that focus on operator safety while simplifying the automation processes of drilling. "Not only do the Comacchio rigs enhance safety standards, but these designs also enable efficient maintenance and repair platforms for drilling mechanics." explains Scott Crews, ICE® Drilling Division Director. 

ICE (International Construction Equipment,) ® will be highlighting a few drill rigs like this piece of equipment at the 2023 Con-Expo event in Las Vegas, NV this March. It will be shown demonstrating proper safety procedures while placing tiebacks. ICE® Trainers will be presenting on-site training modules during the expo with PDH credits available. ICE® will be partnering with engineering firms and other suppliers to host a comprehensive training session. Educational sign-ups are available on the ICE® website. Additional deep foundation equipment to be spotlighted includes the ICE® Zero Resonance Vibratory Hammer, Comacchio CH-150 mini-caisson rig & the MC-8D, a low-headroom drill and further training opportunities like sessions on pile driving on a batter. 

 

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

  
 

Posted in Comacchio Drill Rigs, ICE Team. Tagged as #ConExpo, #Partnership, #Training, Comacchio, MC-22A Comacchio Drill Rig.