The Covanta “steam to trash” Electric Generation Plant was constructing a new metal building to house equipment and required a deep foundation to support varying equipment loads on concrete pads. Danbro provided complete construction services from concept to completion including: pile design, budget pricing and construction.
Project Summary:
- Helical Pile Type: 7″ pipe piles (.408 wall) & 3.5″ pipe piles (300 wall)
- # of Helical Piles: 20
- Location: Chester, PA
- Installation Depth: 46′
- Helix Plates/Ultimate Pile Capacity: 20 Tons compression, 10 Tons tension, 2.5 Tons lateral & 10 Tons compression, 5 Tons tension, 1 Ton lateral
- Equipment Used: CAT 325F with 50K pro dig Drivehead
- Challenge/Unique Aspect: Constuction took place while the congested industrial plant was operational. Excavation took place in tight areas (next to manhole covers) and also had to accommidate deliveries and day to day plant operations.
- Danbro Installer: DBI
- Engineer/Architect: David Mbwiri, Covanta / Alliance Engineering, Inspector
- General Contractor: Slaker Building Foundation Construction
