Precon Hexa Blocks Deliver Modular Foundations for Military Towers
This project was a supply contract with the US Marine Corps to provide 3 precast concrete foundation systems to support several 200-foot-tall communication towers at various locations throughout the southwest US, including California and Arizona, for the Land Mobile Enterprise Radio System. To resist high overturning loads, some towers are double-layered, and the foundation weight can exceed 1,000,000 lbs. Precast Concrete Foundation 2 The hexagon is a natural shape and has been used throughout history for its durability and functionality. Pre-Con has remodeled this fundamental shape to create a revolutionary foundation system suited to remote construction sites or locations with difficult excavation.
This unique design:
- It is scalable in size, thickness, and capacity. Is modular and can be disassembled and relocated.
- Precast Concrete Foundation 3
- Can be assembled above or below ground.
- Can be considered as equipment under certain conditions.
- Can be quickly assembled for rapid deployment.
- Is capable of withstanding harsh environments.
- Does not require excavation.
The system functions by conjoining multiple prefabricated hexagonal blocks into patterns, which are post-tensioned into a single large foundation with the strength of a continuous concrete foundation.
Project Details
Contract Number:
N63394-09-P-5003
Project Manager:
Robert Saldana
Name of Organization:
Naval Warfare Service Center (NWSC) Corona
Service Type:
Engineering, Design, & Field Support
POP:
NOV 2009 to OCT 2011