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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 more capacity. In practice, helix count is a design decision that affects far more than bearing area. Each additional...
Helical piles and anchors are widely used in foundation construction due to their efficiency,...
Streetlight foundations in North America have historically been designed using Allowable Stress...
In today’s world of smartphones, cloud computing, and autonomous vehicles, helical piles and...
^ Above: Gary Seider with Jason Herron, his successor in the role of Engineering Manager for Civil...
Helical piles are a proven deep foundation solution used across commercial, industrial, utility,...
Copper wire theft from light poles is a growing problem for municipalities, utilities, and...
Frost jacking is an issue that many engineers face for lightly loaded structures and has become an...
One of the advantages often given for using helical anchors or piles is that they can be used...
A major emergency repair was required in north Tallahassee, Florida, after severe erosion...
Hubbell Power Systems recently completed an extensive field and laboratory study to better...
For communication towers—whether lattice or monopole—the foundation system must do more than just...
When it comes to earth retention and slope stabilization using helical anchors, two common...
Authored by W.J. Fisher, Chairman of the Streetlight Committee at Dayton Power and Light Company in...