Auger Cast Project - Parking Garage & Building Construction
Challenge
A large parking garage with a building at the top of it was set to be constructed in downtown Sarasota. The soil conditions called for underground support. In addition to additional load capacities needing to be achieved, the worksite featured extremely tight access, which could be a challenge for large equipment. Weather was also an issue with Hurricane Hermine producing extremely rainy and windy conditions in the area at the same time the pre-construction work was set to be performed.
Solution
A large parking garage with a building at the top of it was set to be constructed in downtown Sarasota. The soil conditions called for underground support. In addition to additional load capacities needing to be achieved, the worksite featured extremely tight access, which could be a challenge for large equipment. Weather was also an issue with Hurricane Hermine producing extremely rainy and windy conditions in the area at the same time the pre-construction work was set to be performed.
Project Summary
Geotechnical Engineer: Universal Engineering
Structural Engineer: TRC Worldwide, Inc.
General Contractor: Gilbane Building Company
Foundation Contractor: LRE Foundation Repair
Auger Cast Piles: Ninety-three (93) Auger Cast piles installed with 14-inch diameter and to 41-foot depths. Twenty (20') foot full steel cages were installed with the remainder of the pile utilizing a center bar. Chemical Grout was also used to protect sidewalks and roadways from excavation of the pile caps.
