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Helical Pile Foundations for COVID-19 Field Hospitals in New York
As part of the state and federal response to COVID 19, a temporary hospital at Stony Brook University was built by FEMA in a matter of days. Last Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finished converting 255,676-square-feet of Stony Brook University's...
STELCOR Seals of Approval – 150,000-Gallon Harbor Seal Exhibit in Norwalk, CT
OVERVIEW:The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, one of Connecticut’s top tourist attractions, is expanding to include a 179-seat 4D theater and a 150,000-gallon Harbor Seal exhibit. Building the new seal exhibit is part of the Aquarium’s response to the planned replacement...
NYC – East Village Homes See STELCOR Savings
In New York City's East Village neighborhood, longtime residents are increasingly at risk of being displaced from a community they have helped build, and affordable housing is desperately needed. Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), a non-profit, was selected by...
Reasons To Use A Helical Pile
Thanks to innovations in the field, helical pile systems are growing increasingly more effective and more practical. Originally designed to be used with lighthouses and moorings, helical piles now find use in stabilizing foundations of historic structures and brand...
Helical Piles VS Concrete Piers
In response to an increasing global demand for new construction, engineers and contractors are always looking for newer, faster ways of laying down a foundation. In addition to speed, they also need a foundation system that is stable, durable, and long-lasting. In the...
The Advantages Of Using Helical Piles
For engineers and construction managers looking for a fast, effective way to repair and secure an existing foundation, or to lay the groundwork for a new construction project, a helical pile may be the ideal solution. Indeed, IDEAL Foundation System’s STELCOR®...
The International Society for Helical Foundations
The helical pile is a dynamic and multifaceted construction implement that has changed the way engineers and construction managers think about foundations and the structural integrity of buildings. Much like the materials themselves, the larger field of helical piles...
Environmental Benefits Of Helical Piles
With ever-increasing concern over the lasting impact of human construction on the environment, construction firms are looking for environmentally friendly construction methods that are also durable and cost-effective. As the construction industry expands in response...
Micropiles And Historic Buildings
When discussing uses for micropile systems, many immediately jump to the idea of including them in the creation of foundations for new buildings. While micropiles are undoubtedly a fine choice for new construction, especially on buildings that are being built with...
IDEAL Helical Piles at the naval academy
OVERVIEW: The Naval Academy was adding a second floor to the Terwilliger Center, the training center for the NAVY football team. CHALLENGE: There were several site challenges that prompted the structural engineers to specify helical piles. First, there was...