Soil Nailing
Blue Iron has installed soil nail walls for both permanent and temporary stabilization including excavation support, retaining walls, and slopes. Soil nail shoring is a top down method which requires installation in 3 to 5 foot lifts, as well as placing drilled and grouted horizontal soil nails (rebar) at specified intervals.
What is Soil Nailing Used for?
Soil nail is an extremely cost effective way of shoring if ground conditions are suitable. After the nails are installed wire mesh is typically placed against the native soils and shotcrete is sprayed on the wall to prohibit the soils from sloughing.
The major benefits of utilizing soil nailing include but are not limited to:
- Shotcrete walls can be used as a backform for the new structure
- Shotcrete walls are suitable for placing waterproofing against
- Shotcrete can be sculpted to provide a decorative permanent retaining wall
- Soil nails is typically the most cost effective shoring option provided easements and soil conditions are suitable.
Featured Projects
Trabuco Creek Channel
This levee reinforcement project necessitated use of a Giken Eco 1400 and Auger Crush due to nearby structures and ground composition.
Golden 1 Center - Sacramento
BIC was commissioned to drive the piles for the foundations of the Sacramento Kings' Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
Naples Island Seawall Repair
A Giken Silent Piler was used in the installation of a new seawall, without disturbing residents of nearby multi-million dollar homes.
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BIC The Original
31 N Cluff Avenue
Lodi CA 95240
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