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SAWMILL UPGRADES

Newberry, South Carolina

FME provided geotechnical services for proposed upgrades to the West Fraser Sawmill in Newberry. The upgrades consisted of a two-story addition that matches the floor grades of the existing sawmill at the basement and operating floor levels, as well as two new building structures. The new buildings and equipment are supported by shallow spread footings and/or mat foundations. The upgrades also consisted of an access ramp, basement retaining walls, and pavements.

FME performed a subsurface exploration and laboratory testing, and developed recommendations for site preparation, grading and fill placement, foundation design, and soil properties for retaining wall design.