ICE® 44 Secures Slope Seamlessly



Francis J. Palo, Inc. (Palo) is a construction company based in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Established in 1954, they offer a wide range of construction services to federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as private corporations. Their expertise includes heavy, civil, and industrial construction. Recently, Palo was selected to work on a roadway slope stabilization project in Titusville, PA for local government authorities. Francis J. Palo, Inc. often collaborates with municipal governments to address infrastructure needs and ensure public safety like this project which focused on addressing and mitigating slope instability issues that were affecting the roadway. Palo's plan of action involved several key activities including excavation and grading to reshape the slope and ensure proper drainage, installation of a permanent retaining structure, erosion control measures, and drainage improvements; all aimed at improving the safety and longevity of the roadway and ensuring its stability and security for the long term. 

For the pile portion of this undertaking, the experts at Palo chose to use a rented ICE® 44 Vibratory Hammer to place the 25'(ft) long PZ40 rolled steel sheets used in a prior project to grade to create the retaining wall that will provide lateral support and resist soil movement, acting as shear dowels across the slip plane and helping to stabilize the slope. These sheets, part of the PZ series, are known for their durability and the unique "ball and socket" interlock system. This interlock system allows for flexibility in installation, enabling the sheets to form tight curves and maintain a strong, watertight barrier.  

The slope stabilization project in Titusville faced several challenges, as coordinating the delivery and use of materials and equipment in a timely manner was essential to maintain project momentum. Due to work restrictions, Palo was required to close and reopen the lane daily. Meaning that Palo's crews had to set up and breakdown their entire operation each morning and evening- all while minimizing traffic disruption and maintaining safety standards. According to the Palo project manager, the use of the ICE®44 Vibratory Hammer was crucial for driving piles into the ground efficiently. This hammer is designed to handle a variety of pile types, including sheet, pipe, timber, and concrete piles, as well as caissons and beams and operates within a frequency range of 600 to 1,200 vpm, which helps achieve maximum pile penetration rates in different soil conditions. Palo chose this powerful piece of equipment knowing that it would be able to keep up with all the sheet piling the team could set in one day, thus enabling their crews to be off the road and open the lane back up in the evening.  

These challenges required innovative solutions and meticulous planning to successfully complete the project. International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®) applauds the entire Frances J Palo team for their dedication to safety and implementation of skill. The citizens of Titusville are sure to be thankful for the improved security of this much traveled roadway.  

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Posted in ICE Team, Vibratory Pile Hammers. Tagged as ICE 44E Vibratory Hammer, ICEUSA, Road Repair, Sheet Pile, Slope Stablization.

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