Cefali& AssociatesContactCefali's soldier pile and tieback work at 8777 Washington Boulevard is documented in David Cefali's June 7, 2018 project update. The Culver City development included an office building over three subterranean parking levels.
Soldier pile shoring brings the wall and its lateral support together along the excavation edge. Pile positions, bracing, and the stages of excavation need to leave room for installation equipment and the building's foundations.
Site conditions
At 8777 Washington, the named systems were soldier piles and tiebacks. In an anchored soldier pile system, the piles, anchors, and connections act together to carry the retained-ground loads at the planned excavation stages.
On a new project, existing foundations, utilities, drilling clearance, and ground conditions affect the pile layout. The wall line must fit the excavation geometry and the space where the contractor can install the support.
A soldier pile wall's lagging and bracing need to follow the excavation sequence. The design uses the proposed depths, loads, geotechnical recommendations, and construction access to establish how the wall will be supported at each stage.
Published project work
Culver City soldier piles and tiebacks identified in David Cefali's 2018 construction update.
Engineering scope
These projects show how excavation depth, neighboring structures, access, and the permanent work can change the support design. Your site needs its own geotechnical criteria and structural design. The contractor determines installation and construction means and methods.
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