by Bruce Stroyer | Aug 31, 2023 | Helical Case Study, Helical Piles, News
Helical piles are installed using hydraulic-powered rotary equipment and are turned into the ground while crowd or downward pressure is exerted on the helical pile shaft. Screwing a pile into soil minimises vibrations, accelerates pile advancement, and allows more...
by Bruce Stroyer | Mar 10, 2023 | Helical Case Study, Helical Piles, Remote Control Pile Installation
Image Credit: Brokk/Drilling Service Co. When it comes to deep foundation systems, helical piers are gaining traction with contractors across the country. This anchoring method offers minimal ground disturbance and leaves no spoils. There’s also no cure time involved,...
by Bruce Stroyer | Dec 28, 2022 | Case Study, Helical Case Study, Helical Piles
OVERVIEW:Earlier this year, a $92 million expansion project started at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Part of this project involved the conversion of an existing 7-story parking garage into space for additional patient rooms and a Women’s...
by Bruce Stroyer | Aug 17, 2022 | Helical Case Study, Helical Piles, HELICAL SOE
VIEW/DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY INCLUDING SOILS REPORT (PDF) OVERVIEW:In late 2020, Family Life Academy and Charter School(FLACS) closed on the largest tax-exempt bond for a charter school operator in New York City’s history. The $126.4 million transaction will include...
by Bruce Stroyer | Oct 19, 2021 | Helical Case Study, Helical Historic Preservation, Helical Piles
As we all know, a multi-story century-old brick facade with no building behind it is not going to be the most steady structure. The possibility of vibrations strikes fear in any sensible person. Enter.. helical piles. As part of the West End Ironworks redevelopment...
by Bruce Stroyer | May 4, 2021 | Helical Case Study, Helical Piles
OVERVIEW: The Gads Hill Mine in Piedmont, Missouri is owned by CertainTeed/Saint Gobain, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of building materials. This project consisted of updates to the primary crusher within the mine. As these updates took place, loads were...
