CHANCE® Foundation Solutions Blog

Want to improve the efficiency and durability of your foundation solutions? Our blog highlights all things helical anchors and foundation solutions.

Dr. Alan J. Lutenegger, P.E., F. ASCE

Multi-Helix Piles: Load Capacity, Helical Improvement Factor & Efficiency

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...

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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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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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