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Gary L. Seider, PE

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
When installing a helical pile foundation, the installing contractor is responsible for inspection...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
In short, soil type and strength matter a lot! In this article about installation requirements, I...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
Chance Instant Foundations are a popular foundation option for any pole based application that...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
The International Residential Code (IRC) Provisions in ESR-2794 include CHANCE® helical pile...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
Prove it. Compared to other deep foundation technologies, CHANCE helical piles have the advantage...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
We’re often asked by engineers and contractors how to bid helical pile foundations. This often...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
The shaft type/size of a helical pile is critical to both the axial and lateral capacity –...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
The load capacity of helical piles can be determined 3 ways. The method(s) used are dictated by the...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
Today, it is generally accepted that installation torque can be used to verify the axial capacity...

Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
Capacity-to-torque relationships for helical piles are used frequently to determine termination...