A Quick Guide To Understanding Sheet Piling

A Quick Guide To Understanding Sheet Piling

Sheet piles are sections of sheet material with interlocking edges that are driven into the ground to provide earth retention and excavation support. Sheet piles are most commonly made of steel but can also be made of timber or reinforced concrete. They are used in various applications such as retaining walls, land reclamation, underground structures […]

Factors To Consider When Selecting The Best Piling

Factors To Consider When Selecting The Best Piling

When the time comes for an industrial facility to be built, it is crucial to carefully plan and consider what type of piling will be used in the deep foundation. A deep foundation requires the use of driven piles, long columns inserted deep into the ground, in order to provide the reinforced support an industrial […]

Hallmarks of Creating Great Deep Foundations

Hallmarks of Creating Great Deep Foundations

Building an industrial facility requires a good deal of careful planning and high quality materials and labor. In order to support the facility, a deep foundation is required. A deep foundation is generally made up of driven piles which extend far into the ground to provide reinforced support and seismic resistance to a structure. Pile […]

Guide to Understanding Pile Driving

Guide to Understanding Pile Driving

Pile driving is designed to ensure the structural integrity of deep foundations and heavy load buildings or platforms. Creating a foundation with adequate support is extremely important for industrial facilities. Pile driving provides this support with a variety of methods, each designed to work in specific conditions and for specific purposes. What follows is a […]

Factors For Selecting The Best Piling On An Industrial Construction Project

Factors For Selecting The Best Piling On An Industrial Construction Project

Deep foundation work requires the right structural integrity. Support piling is a large topic with almost overwhelming variety. The range of piles in common use includes wood piles, prefabricated concrete piles, driven and cast-in-place concrete piles, bored and cast-in-place (non-displacement) piles, steel piles, and specialty piles. This overview will give you a better idea of […]

Why Deep Foundations Are Critical For Industrial Facility Construction

Why Deep Foundations Are Critical For Industrial Facility Construction

The right foundation can make all the difference when it comes to the needs of industrial facilities. In order to support the added weight of an industrial structure, it is crucial to have a strong, dependable deep foundation in place. In the world of construction, a deep foundation is a term used to describe a […]

Construction of Gas-To-Liquids Terminals

Construction of Gas-To-Liquids Terminals

Gas-to-liquids (GTL) terminals play an important role in meeting the energy needs of Americans. Construction of GTL terminals is a complex, highly specialized process requiring expert knowledge of natural gas, chemistry, worker safety, transport, building design and maximization of output and productivity. Below is an overview of essential facts concerning GTL and some of the […]

Civil Work for Natural Gas Terminals

Civil Work for Natural Gas Terminals

Natural gas remains a vital source of energy for a multitude of purposes all over the United States. As a result, the processes required to efficiently produce and utilize this resource are more important than ever. These processes will eventually allow natural gas to be used for essential daily tasks, including everything from cooking meals […]

Construction of Natural Gas Terminals

Construction of Natural Gas Terminals

Natural gas is a preferred alternative fuel for many reasons. It is safe, abundant, and clean burning, but it takes a tremendous amount of effort to harvest and deliver this resource to customers while still maintaining a profitable operational budget. The experts at STI have decades of experience constructing the terminals that service the needs […]

Civil Construction Work Creates The Foundation For Gas-To-Liquids Terminals

Civil Construction Work Creates The Foundation For Gas-To-Liquids Terminals

As our nation’s rich abundance of natural gas continues, efficient storage and transportation of this resource has become more and more important. In response the demand for gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuel has steadily increased since the liquid form of natural gas is much more efficient. Gas-to-liquids can also be used in a variety of industrial and […]