Hilco Warehouse
Hilco Warehouse
Project Details:
Owner: Hilco Redevelopment
General Contractor: Columbia Construction
Dates of Work: September 2021 to December 2021
Engineer: Sanborn Head
Approximate Key Quantities: Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)™ 1,359 EA.
Project Overview:
Ground Conditions:
Solution:
CMC installation was deemed the most technically feasible, cost-effective and time-saving solution to support the warehouse. The elements supported the building’s foundations and slab on grade.
A total of 1,359 CMCs were installed to the dense sand at an average depth of 74 ft and a maximum depth of 86 ft. Menard designed a layout of CMCs at each footing to support column loads up to 200 kips – along with several ft of net fill that brought the site up to grade. The design provided for 1-1/2 in of post-construction settlement with ¾ in of differential settlement, meeting the performance criteria of the new facility. The slab loads were designed with an allowable bearing pressure of 250 psf.
Work was performed during challenging winter weather that slowed production. Menard worked overtime to meet the project’s schedule. Menard also worked closely with the earthwork and footing contractor to adjust the ground improvement installation to ensure the perimeter wall lines were installed as priority. Menard successfully installed 1,359 CMCs to support a new warehouse for a new client in Saugus, MA.
