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Seismic Retrofit of a research facility near Charleston, SC
Palmetto Gunite Construction Company is currently involved in a seismic retrofit project of an existing research facility near Charleston, SC. Micropiles are being installed vertically and at a 45 degree angle. Pile caps are being constructed around these piles to act as stiffeners in the event of seismic loadings. Existing footings have been retrofitted, and [...]
Shotcrete Research at Laval University
Palmetto Gunite Construction Company aided two graduate students in their master’s and doctoral, shotcrete research which was performed at Laval University in Quebec City, Quebec. Will and Robert Snow were sent, along with local, donated materials, to perform the research in Laval’s Civil Engineering laboratories. Dry mix test panels were shot wit the donated materials. [...]
Brick Arch Repair, Downtown Charleston, SC
The Brick Arch Storm system built around 1850 in the City of Charleston occasionally requires maintenance as shown by this collapsed section in the roadway. Recently, on a project in the City, Palmetto Gunite placed a new access manhole and strengthened the collapsed section with shotcrete to restore the tunnel to service and to allow [...]
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina: Bridges #21 and #24 Repairs
Palmetto Gunite Construction Co., Inc is awarded a contract to perform shotcrete repairs at various locations on Bridges #21 and #24 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The pictures below show the deteriorated concrete removal that continues at the #24 Bridge in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina in preparation for shotcrete repairs:
College of Charleston Scoreboard Upgrades
Finishing Pictures for the Morris Island Lighthouse
Article and Pictures regarding Morris Island
Check out the article here that also includes pictures of the work being performed at the Morris Island Lighthouse.
Live webcam to the Morris Island Lighthouse
Be sure to click here to watch a live webcam of the Morris Island Lighthouse.
Links to Article and Video about the Morris Island Lighthouse
Take a look at the links below for an article and video in regards to work being done at Morris Island Lighthouse: http://www.postandcourier.com/videos/2010/jul/05/1161/ http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jul/05/shoring-up-the-light/
Aeriel View of Morris Island
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