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Built to Last: Proven Longevity & Corrosion Resistance of Steel Foundations

Built to Last: Proven Longevity & Corrosion Resistance of Steel Foundations

When specifying a foundation system, one of the most common questions engineers, utilities,...

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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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Does Soil Type Matter?

Does Soil Type Matter?

In short, soil type and strength matter a lot! In this article about installation requirements, I...

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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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What to do when the soil is too dense or rocky for helical piles

What to do when the soil is too dense or rocky for helical piles

Whether you are trying to build in the dense rock of Charleston, West Virginia or Denver, Colorado...

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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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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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