Hayward Baker (HBI) announced several pro- motions. Justin Lewis, P.E., was promoted to divi s ion manager of structural support for HBI’s Chicago office, and is responsible for estimating, design and management of earth retention and deep foundation projects in HBI’s Midwest area. Lewis received B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil and environmental engineering from the Universi ty of I l l inois at Urbana- Champaign. Mike Minton, P.E., was promoted to divi s ion manager of ground modification for HBI’s Chicago office, and his responsibilities include technical oversight and administration of ground improvement projects throughout HBI’s Midwest area as well as product team chair for aggregate piers. Minton received a B.S. in civil engineering from Purdue University and a graduate certificate in geotechnical earthquake engineering from Missouri S&T. Shane Farr, P.E., S.E., was promoted to vice president for HBI’s California structural sup- port offices in March 2017, and is responsible for all structural projects, and expanding HBI ’s design-build capabilities in California. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design and construction of specialty geotechnical and structural projects, and has published several papers and regularly presents to academic and industry organizations. Farr received a B.S. in civil engineering from Purdue University, is a licensed engineer in several states, and is past president of Structural Engineers Association of Illinois. In 2016, MHWirth launched its pile top drill rig, PBA 615, for drilling diameters up to 78 in (2 m). One of these machines is currently operating in Mumbai, India, for the Mumbai Port extension project where one of the oldest ports in India, the Mumbai Port Trust, is being extended. To prepare for further growth, the port will be extended by a fifth oil terminal at Jawhar Deep. For construction of the 8,200 ft (2,500 m) long 128 • DEEP FOUNDATIONS • NOV/DEC 2017 approach trestle, more than 600 piles that are 47 in (1.2 m) in diameter are currently being drilled to a maximum depth of 148 ft (45 m). The underlying geology is abrasive Mumbai basalt, with rock strengths varying between 7,250 and 11,600 psi (50 and 80 MPa). “With a performance-optimized machine design, the PBA 615 achieves more than 50percent greater penetration rates than conventional solutions available in the market,” explains Shakti Chand Verma, director of MHWirth India. The PBA 615 pile top drill rig combines a small footprint with light weight and increased per-formance. The compact footprint is particularly beneficial in tight jobsites and, with a flexible set up, it allows drilling closer to existing walls than other machines. The new PBA 615 and the corresponding power unit, HP Iva, comprise various improvements for increased user friendliness and HSE performance, such as possible operation with biodegradable oil or spillage protection due to an integrated tray. Nicholson in Wyoming program that will help to prevent damage to existing Highway 20/26/87. Nicholson’s scope of work includes 6,829 lf (2,081 lm) of inclined drilling in up to 69 grout points along the highway shoulder. Work on both projects is expected to wrap up before the end of 2017. the completion of its 100 machine, an EK300, at its U.S. factory. The EK300 incorporates a CAT 349 base with a fully- integrated undercarriage, and delivers greater maximum torque and increased main winch pull force. It is the only machine of its size designed and built in the USA. The EK300 can be identified by its serial number SAV0100. “We’re so proud CZM Foundation Equipment announced th MHWirth pile top drill rig The Abandoned Mine Lands Division of the State of Wyoming recently awarded Nicholson Construction a second contract for remediation work on a roadway near an abandoned mine in Wyoming. As part of the first contract, Nicholson’s scope of work included a drilling and grouting program along the existing Highway 89, which is located above the 116-year-old Mine No. 3. Approximately 93 grout points were drilled along the highway to depths of about 130 ft (39.6 m) down to the abandoned mine rooms. The mine rooms were approximately 10 ft (3.05 m) tall and filled with rubble or open voids, making them unstable with the potential for subsidence in the surrounding landscape. For the second contract, Nicholson will move to Glenrock, Wyo., to perform a similar drilling and grouting 100 machine. The EK300 is the most powerful, largest machine we offer. Our goal is to increase production by 20percent per year over the next 3 years, and to manufacture 200 machines delivered in the U.S. market by 2020,” said Giuliano Clo, president of CZM-US. of our U.S. team and the production of its th CZM’s EK300
