1) This crew is braving the elements to build an overpass over SC Route 38. On this cold morning several members of the crew are prepared to go through knee high water to get the job done.
2) At the beginning of the job, the crew had to drive test piles at each bent to determine the actual length of the remaining piles. During the waiting period on the piles, crew members begin work on the template to drive the remaining piles while the operator provides support.
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After the driving process is completed, the crew begins to disassemble the template used to hold the piles in place while the pile driving process is occurring. They are seen here removing the supports for the upper section of the template.
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Showcase Project 3: Overpass over SC Route 38
Description:
Build a 179' concrete overpass over SC Route 38. DOT
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For this DOT Project, a Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall (MSE Wall) will be constructed in front of each end bent. To protect the piles, the plans have incorporated metal pipe casings around each pile, which will be backfilled with sand after the wall is complete.
5) With the piles in place, work begins on the MSE Wall. When the wall is completed, the area behind the wall, including the area around the piles, will be backfilled with sand. As soon as this is completed, Dellinger’s crew can resume working on the end bent.
