Extraction of the Second H-Piling
Tim Lysett
August 16, 2019
Aerial view of the extraction of the second H-piling taking place. As was the case with the first piling, the crew was able to also
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First View of H-Piling Finish
Tim Lysett
August 16, 2019
The finish of both H pilings matches that of their steel forms exactly, down to the smallest detail. Because of the extremely small particle size
Second View of H-Piling Finish
Tim Lysett
August 16, 2019
This close-up shows the solid consistency of Cor-Tuf UHPC, making the beam impermeable to moisture. While the fine-grained nature of the mix allows for a
Third View of H-Piling Finish
Tim Lysett
August 16, 2019
This view “inside” the “H” shows the beam’s smooth surface. Cor-Tuf hardens within two to three hours and can be handled in eight hours following
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