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A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship & Service: Gary L. Seider P.E.

After nearly four decades of service to A.B. Chance (purchased by Hubbell in 1994), Gary L. Seider, P.E., is retiring from a career that helped shape not only a product line, but a lasting foundation for the helical...

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A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship & Service: Gary L. Seider P.E.

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Seven Frequently Asked Questions about Helical Piles

Seven Frequently Asked Questions about Helical Piles

Helical piles are a proven deep foundation solution used across commercial, industrial, utility,...

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How to prevent copper wire theft from light poles

How to prevent copper wire theft from light poles

Copper wire theft from light poles is a growing problem for municipalities, utilities, and...

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Using Helical Piles to Resist Frost Heave

Using Helical Piles to Resist Frost Heave

Frost jacking is an issue that many engineers face for lightly loaded structures and has become an...

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We’re All Getting Older! Aging Behavior of Helical Anchors and Piles

We’re All Getting Older! Aging Behavior of Helical Anchors and Piles

One of the advantages often given for using helical anchors or piles is that they can be used...

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Award-Winning Emergency Repair with Helical Piles

Award-Winning Emergency Repair with Helical Piles

A major emergency repair was required in north Tallahassee, Florida, after severe erosion...

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Understanding Cableway Performance: New Insights From Torque Testing

Understanding Cableway Performance: New Insights From Torque Testing

Hubbell Power Systems recently completed an extensive field and laboratory study to better...

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Helical Piles vs Concrete Foundations for Communication Towers

Helical Piles vs Concrete Foundations for Communication Towers

For communication towers—whether lattice or monopole—the foundation system must do more than just...

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Tiebacks vs. Soil Nails: Choosing the Right Earth Retention Solution

Tiebacks vs. Soil Nails: Choosing the Right Earth Retention Solution

When it comes to earth retention and slope stabilization using helical anchors, two common...

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50 Years of Chance Instant Foundations

50 Years of Chance Instant Foundations

Authored by W.J. Fisher, Chairman of the Streetlight Committee at Dayton Power and Light Company in...

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Data Acquisition Technology in Deep Foundation Piling and Anchoring Load Tests

Data Acquisition Technology in Deep Foundation Piling and Anchoring Load Tests

Deep foundation and anchor testing according to ASTM D1143 and ASTM D3689 can be a cumbersome task...

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Lowest Cost Isn’t Always Best: An Engineer’s Perspective

Lowest Cost Isn’t Always Best: An Engineer’s Perspective

For any construction project, there are two costs that can be considered:

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The Wild Mile: Anchored in Sustainability

The Wild Mile: Anchored in Sustainability

Chicago’s Goose Island area was once an industrial center for tanneries, breweries, and soap...

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Simplified Wall Stabilization with Helical Tieback Anchors

Simplified Wall Stabilization with Helical Tieback Anchors

Chance helical tieback anchors provide lateral support in soil retention applications including...

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