Featured Post
Multi-Helix Piles: Load Capacity, Helical Improvement Factor & Efficiency
In an earlier post, ("Going Solo"), the increase in axial load capacity achieved by adding a single helical plate to a plain pipe shaft was discussed in terms of the Load Improvement Factor (LIF). It was shown that the...
Eggs laid by the endangered piping plover are a creamy light brown with small dark specs on them,...
When specifying a foundation system, one of the most common questions engineers, utilities,...
Figure 1. Typical Single-Helix Round-Shaft Helical Anchors/Piles. Most geotechnical engineers are...
Light pole foundation work has traditionally meant excavation, concrete delivery, cure time, lane...
When talking about heavy equipment, whether it be a skid steer or an excavator, most people...
When designing a helical pile, it can be tempting to assume that more helices automatically mean...
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...