DID YOU KNOW?
Did You Know?
Driven piles are often a very good option for deep foundations
in brownfield areas
Brownfield areas – old industrial
sites that harbor near-surface contaminated
soils and groundwater
– can be a challenge to redevelop. Many of
these sites can be found along waterways
in areas where commercial development is
profitable and desirable. When deep foundations
are required for these new commercial
developments, driven piles make an
excellent option.
First, with driven piles there are no
spoils. Contaminated soil stays in the
ground. There is no expensive disposal, special
handling or treatment of contaminated
material required.
Second, if driven piles have to be driven
through contaminated groundwater into a
bearing stratum below, research has shown
that the driven pile does not create a path
for the contaminated groundwater to follow
it downward. As each pile is driven, it displaces
soil. This densifies the surrounding
soil. This is particularly effective in cohesive
soils that are often relied upon to confine
contaminated groundwater and keep it separated
from uncontaminated groundwater
below. Driven piles not only improve the
ground beneath the new structure but they
make it more difficult for groundwater to
move through the densified material.
For more information on this
topic please read, “Installation of
Driven Piles in Brownfield Sites”
by Dr. Gordon Boutwell et al. A copy
can be found on the PDCA website at
www.piledrivers.org/presentations.htm. t
www.LodgeLumber.com
www.LodgeLumber.com
www.LodgeLumber.com
LODGE LUMBER is yo ur source for pile cushion blocks .
LODGE is your source for pile cushion blocks.
LODGE LUMBER is yo ur source for pile cushion blocks .
(800) 856.6679
800-856-6679
(800) 856.6679
Se r ving the Mar ine and H ighway cons tructi on indus tr y for over 70 years ,
Serving Marine Highway construction industry for over 70 years,
Se r ving the Mar ine and H ighway cons tructi on indus tr y for over 70 years ,
let us show you why we are #1 .
let us show you why we are #1.
let us show you why we are #1 .
SQUARE & ROUND CUSHION BLOCKS – FORM LUMBER – PLYFORM – HEAVY TIMBERS – CRANE MATS
SQUARE & ROUND CUSHION BLOCKS – FORM LUMBER – PLYFORM – HEAVY TIMBERS – CRANE MATS
SQUARE & ROUND CUSHION BLOCKS – FORM LUMBER – PLYFORM – HEAVY TIMBERS – CRANE MATS
PILEDRIVER | 25
/www.LodgeLumber.com
/www.LodgeLumber.com
/presentations.htm
/www.LodgeLumber.com
