The ICE® 50B helps to install stronger dolphins for barges!
Editor: Ashley Steele
Barge foundation structures throughout the Midwestern rivers are decaying. Known as a dolphin, in the marine construction world, these are man-made structures that are not connected to any other support formation. They are loaded with barges which carry goods, allowing for ease of access by ships to efficiently load and move cargo down the river.
The Ohio River h ... Read more
Returning to drive to the finish
In October of 2021, APC Construction began the foundation work for a temporary dock to be used during construction of the new grand ferry terminal. APC used an ICE® 50B Vibratory Driver / Extractor, paired with the ICE® tier four (environmentally friendly) 580T Power Unit to drive caissons for a temporary dock for the ferry during the complex construction. The temporary dock, found in front of the Audubon Aquarium, served its purpose throughout all constructi ... Read more
