This modern facility is supported on 14-inch auger cast piles designed for 70 tons in compression and 10 tons uplift.
Public Buildings
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PCC provided geotechnical design services for 4 modern DC Libraries: Tenley/Friendship, Benning, Shaw and Annacostia.
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The foundations are drilled belled piers (caissons) designed for 50,000 pounds per sq. ft. end bearing plus loads of 80,000 pounds horizontal and 235,000 pounds uplift with close tolerances on lateral displacement.
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This school's modern aquatic center includes an olympic size pool, diving and other facilities. It is supported on drilled piers and spread footings.
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PCC has provided geotechnical services for various facilities at Quantico Marine Base, Andrews Air Force Base, CIA Langley, Aberdeen and others. For security reasons we cannot show photos.
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PCC has provided geotechnical services for many schools and other public buildings. This building will be renovated. New additions will include a gymnasium, kitchen, playgrounds, parking and other facilities. At the time of this posting, design was complete and construction has not started.