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Before contractors even started installing the roof trusses on a new Target® building at the Voice of America Mall in West Chester, Ohio, the foundation unexpectedly failed. Large cracks appeared and masonry walls rotated outward at extreme angles. Because of the instability of the slab, all further work on the project had to stop while the experts at The Dwyer Company evaluated the conditions and developed a solution. Drawing upon their extensive concrete lifting and foundation repair expertise, their team was able to correct the issue, so the project could continue.   

How The Dwyer Company Resolved Issues for Target’s New Store

The Problem

concrete liftingBecause the building sat close to the property line, designers decided to pour the foundation adjacent to the wall, a decision which provided inadequate support to the structure above. As a result, the masonry walls on the north and south slabs rotated outward, producing serious cracks in the foundation. Because the walls shifted nearly two inches in some areas, this made it impossible to weld on the roof trusses, which had already been manufactured. Prominent foundation cracks had also developed, spanning the entire width of the structure in some places.

The Solution

To restore the walls to near-plumb level and provide the support the foundation needed, The Dwyer Company’s team decided to install piers every five feet along both structures. Each of the 110 piers also had to be fitted with hydraulic jacks to accomplish the concrete lifting required to counteract the foundation settlement. After installation, they lifted the concrete slab successfully and installed high-strength steel brackets to hold the structure in place.

As one of the largest concrete lifting and foundation repair companies in the nation, The Dwyer Company has provided industry-leading expertise since 1973. With offices in West Chester, OH, Louisville, and Lexington, KY, they have the resources and cutting-edge techniques to assist in a wide range of situations. Visit the website or Facebook page to learn more about their past projects, or call (513) 777-0998 to contact their office in West Chester. To speak with someone on Louisville, call (502) 489-5438, or call (859) 231-0998 for a consultation with an expert in Lexington.

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