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Thrasher Commercial has been helping clients with their basement waterproofing and foundation repair and stabilization projects since 1975. Thrasher Commercial has installed wall anchor systems since 1986 and foundation support piers since 1993. We currently employ 15 knowledgeable representatives to design foundation stabilization solutions for our commercial and residential clients and have 15 installation crews on the job every day. Thrasher Commercial completes about 2,500 commercial and residential projects every year. Commercial foundation stabilization is not a once-in-a-while project for us — it's our specialty. View some our case studies below.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has grown significantly in recent years. With that growth, the campus itself has undergone significant expansion. Part of that expansion included the Milo Bail Student Center. In creating more space for students, the university planned to extend a main elevator shaft downward to the basement level of the student center. Extending the elevator shaft meant that two of the structure’s main columns and the basement walls would require additional support to aid in the expansion plans for the student center. To make matters more difficult, confined spaces meant that access with traditional, larger construction equipment would not be possible.
Before the project began, soil borings were completed that showed a composition of man-placed fill over Peoria and Loveland Loess. To help support and strengthen the current foundation so as to accommodate the extended elevator shaft, Thrasher Commercial installed a total of 24 Model 350 push piers to a depth of approximately 80 feet to support a design working load of 25 kips per pier. Additionally, to support the access hallways along the same level, a total of 111 Model 150 helical soil nails were installed to a minimum length of 20 feet. The helical soil nail wall was then finished with 1,934 square feet of shotcrete wall finishing to an approximate thickness of six inches. The design and installation of all products were completed to achieve a safety factor of at least 2.0.
Certified Installer: Thrasher | Commercial
Genearl Contractor: Weitz & Co.
Project Engineer: BCDM Architects
Products Installed: (24) Foundation Supportworks (FSI) PP350 Push Piers, Installed to Approximate Depths of 80 feet, Design Working Load of 25 kips; (111) FSI HS150 Helical Soil Nails, Minimum Installed Length of 20 feet; 1,934 square feet of FSI ShotLock Shotcrete, Installed Thickness of Approximately 6 inches
Thrasher Commercial is local, so we can be extra responsive to our clients' needs. Every job site is just a short drive away so we can be there when you need us.
We also know that issues can arise during construction and revisions are often made mid-stream due to design changes, unexpected soil conditions, unearthed foundations or for other reasons. Thrasher Commercial has the experienced field personnel and office staff to help you work through those issues.
We are totally committed to doing the job right and being prepared for anything, so we employed 3 licensed professional engineers who can be available to assist with your project. Jeff Kortan, P.E., geotechnical engineer, Kyle Olson, P.E., structural engineer, and Don Deardorff, P.E., geotechnical engineer, have a great deal of experience with this region's soil conditions and understand all types of structural design.
Thrasher Commercial is experienced on a national level in assisting other foundation contractors with their projects and clients. Since 1998, we have trained a network of dealers across North America in the installation of anchors and piers. Our president, Greg Thrasher, co-founded Supportworks, Inc., to manufacture and distribute foundation repair and stabilization products. This company, operating from Thrasher Commercial's headquarters, trains foundation contractors from around the world. We "train the trainers" and that expertise is used daily in projects for our own clients.
The community has recognized our quest for excellence and our care for our clients. Thrasher Commercial has been awarded the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Omaha 25 Excellence in Business Award in 2006 and 2008. We have been awarded the Small Business of the Year by both the Greater Omaha and Sarpy County Chambers of Commerce in 2007. And, we are proud to have twice received the Better Business Bureau's Integrity Award in 2000 and 2008.
