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Introduction to Foundation Engineering using Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Equation

Introduction to Foundation Engineering using Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Equation

The Chance Civil Construction team has created a guide to introduce students to the basics of...

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3 Types of EV Chargers (and the Foundations they Require)

3 Types of EV Chargers (and the Foundations they Require)

A sturdy, level base should support an EV charger and easily accommodate the conduit required to...

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What is Buckling?

What is Buckling?

Buckling of Helical Piles Buckling occurs when a long slender object in compression deflects...

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New Home Construction: Helical Pile vs Driven Concrete Pile Foundation

New Home Construction: Helical Pile vs Driven Concrete Pile Foundation

This high-end home was constructed in loose, sandy soil with a high-water table, requiring a deep...

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Understanding and Conducting Helical Pile Load Tests

Understanding and Conducting Helical Pile Load Tests

There is no better way to guarantee the capacity of a pile than to conduct a load test.While...

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Vertical Cut Next to Existing Concrete Foundation Wall [Case Study]

Vertical Cut Next to Existing Concrete Foundation Wall [Case Study]

A local town pump in Helena, Montana needed to expand the convenience store, which involved a...

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Explaining IRC Residential Building Code Provisions in ESR-2794

Explaining IRC Residential Building Code Provisions in ESR-2794

The International Residential Code (IRC) Provisions in ESR-2794 include CHANCE® helical pile...

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PROOF MATTERS: Using Terzaghi’s Equation in Foundation Design

PROOF MATTERS: Using Terzaghi’s Equation in Foundation Design

Prove it. Compared to other deep foundation technologies, CHANCE helical piles have the advantage...

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The 2 Questions a Helical Pile Engineer Will Ask

The 2 Questions a Helical Pile Engineer Will Ask

It is very important to consider both the site subsurface soils and the applied loads when...

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The Difference Between Serviceability and Capacity of Helical Piles

The Difference Between Serviceability and Capacity of Helical Piles

The best place to start with a discussion of the difference between serviceability and capacity of...

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Weld Qualification Process - The Right Approach for Helical Piles

Weld Qualification Process - The Right Approach for Helical Piles

There are many different weld processes that can be used in the production of helical piles to join...

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Compression Testing a Helical Pile in Less-Than-Ideal Conditions

Compression Testing a Helical Pile in Less-Than-Ideal Conditions

As you will read, the compression test set-up posed several challenges that could be prevented with...

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Gary Matters: The Engineers Behind the Gray Matter

Gary Matters: The Engineers Behind the Gray Matter

March 4, 2022 is World Engineering Day, March is National Engineering Month in Canada, and the USA...

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5 Questions about Load Tests on Helical Piles [Answered]

5 Questions about Load Tests on Helical Piles [Answered]

Often, larger commercial projects will have load test requirements included in the specifications....

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