Introducing The ICE® Duplex Clamp Plate
March 31, 2023
Introducing The ICE® Duplex Clamp Plate
Camp Lejeune Cofferdam
Editor: Allison Braswell
One of the few swing bridges left in North Carolina is being replaced. In 2018, the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune area took a hit during Hurricane Florence, the wettest tropical cyclone on record in the Carolinas. The 67-year-old swing bridge that carries boat traffic in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Camp Lejeune had suffered damage caused by the storm, putting the safety of mariners and training exercise participants at risk, and thus requiring a complete overhaul. The single-leaf bascule bridge taking its place in Fall 2024 will be designed to ensure that American Soldiers and base employees have optimal spaces to live, work, and train.
Archer Western Construction was awarded the contract to build a cofferdam for crews replacing the bridge. They are driving ZZ38-700 sheet piles at 50' (ft) lengths with the help from their own ICE® 66C Vibratory Hammer and an all-new ICE® Duplex Clamp Plate that they rented for this project. After about three years in the making, it is the first time that this clamp plate has been put to use for a client. Designed specifically for wide sheets, the ICE® Duplex Clamp Plate improves the hammer's energy traveling to the tip of the sheets while minimizing the deflection at the interlocks. It spreads the clamp contact area out over the sheeting pairs more evenly, cutting down on heat transfer between the hammer and sheets themselves. The heat transfer is what causes sheets to weaken and break, so using two clamps to distribute it over both sheets is a safer and faster way for Archer Western to drive this larger pile. The contractor said that the double jaws of the clamp plate allowed for efficient handling and superior geometry control.
International Construction Equipment, Inc is thrilled to see the duplex clamp plate in action after years of research and testing. Congratulations to Archer Western on being the first user of this product and thank you for choosing ICE®'s deep foundations equipment for your project!
Learn more about the ICE® 66C.
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Pollyanna Cunningham, MA, MBA
Vice President Marketing, Brand and Media Relations
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ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc
Office - 704-821-8200
Email - marketing@iceusa.com
Largest Industrial Project in Arkansas History
March 24, 2023
Largest Industrial Project in Arkansas History
ICE® Equipment Takes on Mega Mill
Editor: Allison Braswell
When the $1.3 billion (about $4 per person in the US) Big River Steel "Flex Mill" opened in Osceola, AR in 2017, it was the newest and most advanced flat rolled mill in North America. That was before United States Steel (U.S. Steel) acquired Big River Steel, which paved the way for a revolutionary breakthrough in the steel industry.
In early 2022, U.S. Steel broke ground on the company's next-generation, highly sustainable, and technologically advanced steel mill. The $3 billion (about $9 per person in the US) addition will make steel for automobiles, appliances, and construction projects. This facility will be adjacent to Big River Steel and will together be known as Big River Steel Works. Once completed, this merger will form a 6.3-million-ton mega mill capable of providing some of the best-quality steels in the nation. It is the most advanced steel mill in North America and the largest industrial project in the history of Arkansas. Project completion and full operation is anticipated by 2024.
Currently, Berkel & Company Contractors who was awarded this once in a lifetime project, is driving 60' (ft) lengths of SKZ-34 and JZ-127 sheet piling for the facility's foundation. They are utilizing an ICE® 66C Vibratory Hammer to begin the driving process by loosening the soil surrounding the sheets so that they penetrate the tough rocky ground more smoothly, and then following up with an ICE® D-30 Diesel Impact Hammer to finish driving the sheets to grade. Much to their delight, combining the power of both hammers has increased production rates for the hardworking Berkel team, helping them stay on track and within budget.
American-made steel is essential to U.S. manufacturing as it supports the livelihoods of nearly 2 million Americans, is carbon efficient to manufacture, and is known for its higher quality compared to global producers. International Construction Equipment, Inc. is honored to partner with Berkel and have a hand in producing a material that is the most recycled on our planet and essential to everyday life. ICE® is excited for the state of Arkansas as they experience the economic impacts from this steel mill of the future!
Learn more about the ICE® 66C and ICE®'s line of dependable Diesel Impact Hammers.
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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
ICE® Eases Atlantic Traffic
March 18, 2023
ICE® Eases Atlantic Traffic
Delaware River Dock
Editor: Allison Braswell
80 percent of global goods are now transported by sea--and a third of those shipments are oil. Why does this matter?
Electronic commerce has caused the volume of ocean shipping to rise, but the number of seaports has not. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses closed their brick-and-mortar locations. Shipments at docks were abandoned, leaving exporters with fewer shipping containers to use. Furthermore, as we navigate the tail end of the pandemic, demand for commodities such as crude oil is nearing pre-pandemic levels. This can be a big bottleneck for companies like PBF Energy, one of the largest independent petroleum suppliers in the U.S (United States).
PBF Energy sells petroleum-based products including gasoline, heating oil, kerosene, and aviation jet fuel. By using marine vessels, pipelines, trucks, and rail, the company can link its refineries with suppliers and customers; however, crowded routes are becoming more of an issue. To address current freight port congestion, PBF is constructing a dock on Delaware River near its terminal in Paulsboro, NJ, designed for unloading bulk liquids & petroleum products. Upon completion, this project will help reduce wait time for shipping containers and costs for importers and exporters.
Commerce Construction has worked on almost every facility on the Delaware River, so they knew exactly what equipment this project would require. Using their own ICE® 28D Vibratory Hammer, Commerce is driving 12" (in) plumb and battered pipe piles that will support the dock. While driving smaller piles can be a challenge, Commerce Construction wisely purchased an ICE® 99 Dunce Clamp to add onto their hammer. The rounded jaw system of this clamp makes driving small pile a seamless process allowing for better clamping pressure when lifting and driving pipe piles smaller than 18" (in) in diameter.
Congratulations Commerce Construction on their newly owned ICE® vibratory hammer and clamp set, as well as their continued success on this important project for PBF! International Construction Equipment, Inc looks forward to servicing and maintaining their machinery as they skillfully work to "seas" port congestion.
Learn more about ICE®'s selection of clamps and clamping systems and the ICE® 28D.
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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
Supporting Clean Energy in NJ
March 10, 2023
Supporting Clean Energy in New Jersey
Editor: Allison Braswell
Built in 2005, the Jersey Atlantic Wind Farm is the first wind farm to be built in New Jersey, and the first coastal wind farm in the United States. It consists of five 380-foot turbines capable of producing a combined 7.5 megawatts of power, which is enough emission-free energy to power around 2,500 homes. About 60% of the energy is used for the electricity needs of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the remainder going to the main regional power grid. The wind farm provides long-term energy savings and has become quite an attraction for schoolchildren, day trippers, and international visitors alike.
Regular maintenance is essential to keep these turbines turning. To help facilitate this important job, there is a loading spot for boats just across from the wind farm to bring over the supplies for conducting inspections and repairs. However, coastal erosion brought on by the effects of the recent Hurricane Ian has altered a substantial portion of the Jersey coastline, from the north end of Avalon to Ocean City and Atlantic City. To restore the eroded land, it was determined that a permanent barrier between the shoreline and the water to absorb strong wave energy upon impact would be built, helping to preserve a safe area for service-members of the wind farm to park their boats.
Local New Jersey contractor, Arthur R. Henry, Inc., who specializes in both civil and marine construction, is working to prevent further erosion of the loading spot by building a bulkhead wall; which is very similar to a retaining wall as they have the same functionality. The difference however is that a retaining wall has earth on both sides of the wall, whereas a bulkhead retains earth on one side of the wall and has water on the other side. The Arthur Henry team wisely knew their ICE sales and service team would have the best equipment for the job. After a short discussion it was determined that the ICE® 28D Vibratory Hammer would be best for driving the 30' and 40' (ft) sheets to form the wall and they were not disappointed, as the ICE® 28D's stroke ability of 120 tons made the task of installing these sheets a breeze!
Thank you to the Arthur Henry team for partnering with International Construction Equipment, Inc. to support the upkeep of this valuable renewable energy source. We are elated to have been able to meet your expectations, thus helping you keep this important project on time and on budget.
Learn more about the ICE® 28D.
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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
Comacchio MC28 Combats Cold Weather
March 3, 2023
Comacchio MC28 Combats Cold Weather
Keller Installs Ground Anchors for LNG Tanks
Editor: Allison Braswell
Wisconsin is infamous for its long, snowy, and freezing winters--a time when the demand for natural gas to heat homes is at its highest. Partially due to the economic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. households can expect to pay around 54% more for natural gas this winter. Therefore, by storing it when demand is low in the summertime, energy companies can ensure adequate supply when demand is at its peak, putting money back in their customers' pockets.
We Energies, a Wisconsin-based public utility, was authorized to build two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks for peak shaving facilities in southeastern Wisconsin near the towns Ixonia and LaGrange. This $185 million project will enhance the company's reliability and provide additional natural gas supply to heat homes and businesses on the chilliest days of the year. The tanks will each have the capacity to store 12 million gallons of LNG, making the region less dependent on gas from interstate pipelines.
Keller Group was selected to install ground anchors for an LNG tank containment pit. ICE® supplied the Comacchio MC28 Drill Rig to drill rock sockets for the tie-back anchors that will prevent any slab upheaval. The contractor was impressed with the single-stroke ability of this robust drill and its 14-ton mast that allowed for a quick and efficient drilling process.
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. International Construction Equipment, Inc commends Keller for helping to better meet southeastern Wisconsin's natural gas demand in the season when families are cooking Thanksgiving dinner on a gas range, then needing a nap on a warm couch afterwards!
Learn more about the Comacchio MC28 and other fully articulated multipurpose rigs of the Comacchio fleet.
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
