Despite the Carnival celebrations taking place throughout the city, activity at the construction site was in full swing. Engineers, operators, and the project team monitored the delivery of the new machinery, which required careful maneuvering. The objective is to utilize this equipment to drill piles up to 40 meters deep into the bedrock, ensuring the foundation of the Senna Tower meets the required safety and performance standards.
Saturday, February 15th, 6:30 a.m.: A Different Routine at the Senna Tower
A live broadcast from the Fala JC channel captured the scene as the construction of the Senna Tower’s foundation continued. It was an unusual start to the day, even amidst the festivities of Carnival.
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The arrival of the new equipment signals an acceleration of work on the project. Engineers and operators were on-site early to oversee the delivery and positioning of the machinery, temporarily halting traffic to ensure a safe operation.
The new drilling rig joins an EK300 model from CZM, which has been executing continuous flight auger piles since late last year.
The addition of the second machine is expected to increase drilling capacity and provide greater operational flexibility for the project’s timeline.
The 87-Ton Italian Machine Bolstering the Foundation
The new arrival is an MT CFA model from Italy, with a tower reaching approximately 36 meters in height. Even disassembled, the machine measures over 20 meters in length. Fully assembled, including the tower and supporting structures, the unit exceeds 110 tons in weight.
The equipment traveled a considerable distance to reach the Senna Tower
