Micropile foundations for a bridge widening on the Palmetto Expressway

Description

The presentation will cover the installation of micropile foundations for a bridge widening on the Palmetto Expressway in Medley, FL. The work consisted of the design and installation two sacrificial verification tests and sixty-four production micropiles for the support of a crash-wall along a railroad right-of-way. Additionally, the work included the design and installation of temporary shoring to provide access for the required equipment. I will discuss the all aspects of the project from the design of the piles, soil and groundwater concerns, and development of the installation plan, the verification testing, and actual installation. I will describe the required equipment and tooling, issues, and lessons learned working under the Expressway around the railroad.

Presenter Bio

Mr. Dimino is the Vice President for ASAP Specialty Foundations, which is a design-build contractor specializing in the construction of excavation support systems, soil stabilizations and retaining walls supported by soil nails, tiebacks, micropiles, tied-back elements and soil mixing.  Steve runs ASAP Specialty, where he sells, designs and manages projects throughout Florida, the southeastern and gulf coast seaboards and the Caribbean.  He is a registered professional engineer with over 25 years’ experience in commercial and civil construction.  Prior to starting ASAP Specialty Foundations, Mr. Dimino was a Branch Manager at a nationwide geotechnical construction company;  a consultant engineer for a water resources engineering company; and a project manager for a   General Contractor in Atlanta, GA.    

Cost $20 per person