Government and Military
Discover the military and government building construction solutions we provide.
Courthouse
A new courthouse complex in Hanover County, Virginia was proposed to be three stories tall and over 115,000 square feet.
CNC Foundations provides construction services for many sectors, including the government and military sectors. Our ground improvement and deep foundation services help complete military and government construction projects of all shapes and sizes.
Construction Services for the Government and Military Sectors
Out of all the types of foundation services out there, we provide deep foundation services to military and government projects. We use deep foundation services for projects where weak, compressible soils near the ground surface make shallow foundations unfeasible. Deep foundations also work well for tall structures, such as skyscrapers or other large buildings. We combine these deep foundation services with ground improvement to stabilize the soil in and around the projects’ foundations.
What is ground improvement? It’s a set of services that use aggregate piers and vibratory stone columns (VSCs) to stabilize the soil and settlement beneath the project site’s surface. Aggregate piers are individual piers of aggregate stone installed together to form a column, while VSCs are already full columns before installation. We understand the similarities and differences between these two ground improvement components, and we use each of them for different solutions. We often use them together on deep foundation and ground improvement projects.
Examples of CNC Foundations’ Past Government and Military Construction Projects
We have completed many projects in the government and military sectors in the past, including the following:
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A 21,000 square foot historical library sat near the Kansas River in Kansas City, KS. It needed ground improvement services because the site’s soils consisted of gray and gray-brown stiff, sandy clays that weren’t strong enough to support the building without reinforcement. The project’s proposed footings needed to support an allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 per square foot. We used VSCs to improve the site’s ground and create the right soil conditions for that allowable bearing pressure. VSCs proved to be an economical solution that helped us complete this municipal construction project ahead of schedule.
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A new three-story,115,000 square-foot courthouse in Hanover, VA, was proposed. Its plans included a basement and a prisoner transport tunnel. The designs required stone columns to support the foundation’s wall, column, and retaining wall footings. We installed 1,500 VSCs that ranged from 10 to 25 feet in depth to support these footings. We performed a full-scale load test and three plate-load tests to validate the design. In the end, we completed the project under budget and a full week ahead of schedule.
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New visiting quarters were planned at Scott Air Force Base in southwestern Illinois. The quarters were planned as a six-story, 169,000 square-foot building. The site’s soil included organic silt combined with a high plastic clay with silt layers. We used VSCs and Vibratory Concrete Columns (VCCs) to meet these challenging soil conditions. VCCs are similar to VSCs, but they consist of concrete instead of stone aggregate. We used VCCs in this instance to improve the soft layers of silt throughout the project site. Both the VCCs and VSCs passed the tests we performed, and we completed the project early.
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Why Partner With CNC Foundations for Your Government or Military Construction Project
We’re a fantastic partner for your construction project because we provide more than just ground improvement and deep foundation services. We’re also a premier geotechnical subcontractor that provides products, components, and services that fit your project’s budget. We’ve worked with a range of soil conditions and types across the country over the years. We use our knowledge and experience to determine your site’s ground improvement and deep foundation needs, and we provide customized solutions to meet them.
Improve Your Project’s Ground With CNC Foundations
If you need to improve your project’s ground or use bearing piles to solidify a deep foundation for your project, reach out to us. We can complete your government or military construction project on time and within your budget. We’re ready to assess your construction site’s needs and provide the right ground improvement services and solutions to stabilize your project’s foundation with quick turnaround times and excellent results.
Government & Military Case Studies
Link to: Government Housing Facility
Government Housing Facility
A government housing authority added two, four story concrete buildings connected by a sky walk, totaling approximately 25,500 sq ft.
Link to: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
Scott Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base, IL | VCCs
A new, six-story, 169,000 sq ft Visiting Quarters was planned for Scott Air Force Base. CNC Foundation’s design worked exactly as expected.
Link to: Library
Library
At a 21,000 sf historic library near the Kansas River. We installed vibratory stone columns for ground improvement.
Link to: Rock Island Police Department
Police Department
Rock Island, IL | VCCs
The City of Rock Island proposed to build a new Police Department. The main building at the new facility is L-shaped with a short leg.
Link to: Civil Building
Civil Building
Central Ohio | Vibratory Stone Columns (VSCs)
We provided vibratory stone columns (VSCs) to improve a civil building’s foundation in central Ohio.
Link to: Amphitheater Case Study
Ampitheater
Central Indiana | Ground Improvement
We recently installed vibro stone columns/aggregate piers (VSCs) to support a civic building’s foundation in Central Indiana. Learn about this project here.
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