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Built to Last: Proven Longevity & Corrosion Resistance of Steel Foundations

When specifying a foundation system, one of the most common questions engineers, utilities, contractors, and owners ask is: "How long will it last?"

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Built to Last: Proven Longevity & Corrosion Resistance of Steel Foundations

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Going Solo: Load Improvement of Single-Helix Anchors and Piles

Going Solo: Load Improvement of Single-Helix Anchors and Piles

Figure 1. Typical Single-Helix Round-Shaft Helical Anchors/Piles. Most geotechnical engineers are...

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A Concrete-Free Foundation System for Light Poles: How the Base, Guard & Collar Work Together

A Concrete-Free Foundation System for Light Poles: How the Base, Guard & Collar Work Together

Light pole foundation work has traditionally meant excavation, concrete delivery, cure time, lane...

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Behind the Controls: Learning Helical Pile Installation

Behind the Controls: Learning Helical Pile Installation

When talking about heavy equipment, whether it be a skid steer or an excavator, most people...

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How Helix Count Affects Helical Pile Performance, Cost, & Installation

How Helix Count Affects Helical Pile Performance, Cost, & Installation

When designing a helical pile, it can be tempting to assume that more helices automatically mean...

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How to Specify Helical Piles: A Practical Guide for Engineers

How to Specify Helical Piles: A Practical Guide for Engineers

Helical piles and anchors are widely used in foundation construction due to their efficiency,...

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Streetlight Foundation Design: ASD vs. LRFD Explained

Streetlight Foundation Design: ASD vs. LRFD Explained

Streetlight foundations in North America have historically been designed using Allowable Stress...

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Inter Helix Spacing: A Historical and Technical Review

Inter Helix Spacing: A Historical and Technical Review

In today’s world of smartphones, cloud computing, and autonomous vehicles, helical piles and...

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

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

^ Above: Gary Seider with Jason Herron, his successor in the role of Engineering Manager for Civil...

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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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