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Little Road, Trinity, FL Sinkhole

by | Apr 7, 2022

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Little Road, Trinity, FL Sinkhole\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”5″ ][cs_element_row _id=”6″ ][cs_element_column _id=”7″ ][cs_element_video _id=”8″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”10″ ][cs_content_seo]Trinity, FL\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”11″ ][cs_element_text _id=”12″ ][cs_content_seo]CLIENT: Spring Haven Condo Assn.
ENGINEER: Basic Engineering
MARKET: Commercial
SOLUTION: Ground Improvement
SERVICES: Compaction Grout, 
                       Chemical Grout
 \n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”13″ ][cs_content_seo]Sinkhole repair of subsidence on road\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]Over 578 cubic yards compaction grout utilized\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Over 6,532 lbs. chemical grout utilized\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_gap _id=”16″ ][cs_element_button _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]Project PDF\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_social _id=”18″ ][cs_element_social _id=”19″ ][cs_element_social _id=”20″ ][cs_element_social _id=”21″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”22″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”23″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”24″ ][cs_element_text _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]Project\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”26″ ][cs_content_seo]The project is a sinkhole that opened up off of Little Road in Trinity, FL. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”28″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”29″ ][cs_element_text _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]Challenge\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”31″ ][cs_content_seo]• Sinkhole was directly underneath an existing road and within close proximity to a commercial building.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”32″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”33″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”34″ ][cs_element_text _id=”35″ ][cs_content_seo]Solution\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”36″ ][cs_content_seo]Fill the voids, cracks, fractures, and cavities while stabilizing the granular material and improving the physical properties of the soil and limestone.
The engineer of record recommended a ground improvement plan that consisted of a combination of compaction grouting and chemical grouting points to remediate the sinkhole activity. Approximately 578+ cubic yards of compaction grout injected in 45 points at varying depths ranging from 22 feet to 150 feet below existing grade.  A mixture of cement, fly ash, sand, water, and other admixtures were injected into the loose soils and voids in the limestone and overlying sand strata.
The chemical grouting densified and stabilized the interior shallow soils. A total of 6,523+ lbs. of chemical grout was injected through 116 chemical grout points. Each point was pumped at 12 feet to 6 feet below ground surface until lift of the slab/ground refusal was achieved.
All operations were performed under the observation of the engineer of record. Efficient planning & coordination was key to overcoming the challenges & limitations. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”37″ ][cs_element_row _id=”38″ ][cs_element_column _id=”39″ ][cs_element_image _id=”40″ ][cs_element_image _id=”41″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”42″ ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id=”43″ ][cs_element_image _id=”44″ ][cs_element_image _id=”45″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”46″ ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]

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Jay Silver

Jay Silver is the Founder and President of Helicon, Florida’s leading geotechnical construction company specializing in foundation repair, soil stabilization, deep foundations, and underpinning solutions.

Under his leadership, Helicon has become one of Florida’s top foundation repair providers and a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, and contractors across the state. Jay is recognized as an expert in geotechnical construction and is active in professional organizations advancing the industry.