1. Case HistoryCase History
Methodist HospitalsMethodist Hospitals
Central Campus TowerCentral Campus Tower
Oscar Boldt Construction CompanyOscar Boldt Construction Company
► Required Basement excavation adjacent to operating wings with Drilled shaftRequired Basement excavation adjacent to operating wings with Drilled shaft
Foundations.Foundations.
► Used Sheet pile Wall with continuous waler to support historic wing.Used Sheet pile Wall with continuous waler to support historic wing.
► Tangent wall used along existing Cooling TowerTangent wall used along existing Cooling Tower
► Augered Grouted Tiebacks to installed with tension capacity of approximatelyAugered Grouted Tiebacks to installed with tension capacity of approximately
120 K, predicted movement fell within 5% actual120 K, predicted movement fell within 5% actual
► Drilled Shaft Construction used two Crane attachments to complete the 30’Drilled Shaft Construction used two Crane attachments to complete the 30’
deep foundations bearing on cemented sands and gravels.deep foundations bearing on cemented sands and gravels.
► Work Completed 1981Work Completed 1981