Tracing the roots of micropiles

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The concept of micropiles was developed in Italy in the early 1950s by the contractor Fondedile. Micropiles, then known as root piles, were first used to underpin the A. Angiulli School in Naples, Italy. Micropiles were introduced in the UK in 1952 to underpin neglected historic structures. They were first used to support slopes, reinforce walls, and protect buried structures in 1957. Their name was changed to micropiles in 1965 during the construction of a subway in Milan, Italy. The use of micropiles in the US started in 1973 and increased significantly after 1987.

Public works, History, Piling (Civil engineering), Pilings (Building)

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Smokestack rescue

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The Alamo Cement Co plant in San Antonio, TX, was renovated into an upscale retail and entertainment facility. Hodges & Associates utilized a neo-industrial architectural theme to renovate and integrate five 200-ft tall smokestacks into the facade of a retail building. Hunt & Joiner Inc designed repairs for the smokestacks by filling gaps with a polymer mortar and analyzing the sizes and location of cracks and deteriorated areas.

Buildings and facilities, Factories, Remodeling and renovation, Commercial buildings, San Antonio, Texas, Chimneys

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