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3 Types of Retaining Walls and Revetments

3 Types of Retaining Walls and Revetments

A variety of systems plus possible modifications results in a wide offering of retaining...

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Temporary Bridge Foundation Well-Suited for Helical Piles

Temporary Bridge Foundation Well-Suited for Helical Piles

A £7.5m water treatment infrastructure project was being constructed in Staffordshire, UK. Access...

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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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Helical Anchors: An efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional mushroom, deadweight, and pile anchors.

Helical Anchors: An efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional mushroom, deadweight, and pile anchors.

An early use for helical anchors in marine environments was to secure oil pipelines to the ocean...

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Improved Foundations for Rail Industry

Improved Foundations for Rail Industry

Nearly all modern-day railroads have some form of signaling system that provide lighted aspects...

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Earth Matters: Sustainable Foundations for EV Charging Stations

Earth Matters: Sustainable Foundations for EV Charging Stations

Whether you’re for them or against them, electric vehicles (EVs) have been a hot topic in recent...

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Temporary Shoring System Options with Examples

Temporary Shoring System Options with Examples

There are many options when it comes to temporary shoring: the support of soil that would otherwise...

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Mine Subsidence Repair [Case Study]

Mine Subsidence Repair [Case Study]

A new house was constructed in West Virginia, but within a year it was clear that one corner of the...

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Are you kidding me? The versatility of helical piles and applications that will surprise you.

Are you kidding me? The versatility of helical piles and applications that will surprise you.

It never ceases to amaze me how many of those in the foundation business believe helical piles are...

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Historic Remediation with Helical Piles

Historic Remediation with Helical Piles

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s new juvenile facility and training academy was opened...

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Tilt-Up Concrete Panels: Save with CHANCE temporary supports

Tilt-Up Concrete Panels: Save with CHANCE temporary supports

Office buildings, warehouses, and other large buildings are on a fast-paced construction schedule,...

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Project Example – Using Helical Capacity Design Software for Helical Pile Foundation Bid

Project Example – Using Helical Capacity Design Software for Helical Pile Foundation Bid

We’re often asked by engineers and contractors how to bid helical pile foundations. This often...

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Helical Anchors: The Superior Choice for Mooring Applications

Helical Anchors: The Superior Choice for Mooring Applications

On land, piling and anchoring solution are abundant and helical anchors have always been known to...

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High Capacity Helical Pile Construction at Dry Tortugas National Park

High Capacity Helical Pile Construction at Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park is home to historic Fort Jefferson which was constructed for the...

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