by Sally Campbell | Nov 30, 2023 | Helical Piles, News
While the technology behind the helical screw pile has been in use since the early 1800s, until the 1900s, they were used almost exclusively for lighthouse foundations. In 1906, Albert Bishop Chance used helical anchors to support utility poles; from this point,...
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 | May 1, 2020 | Case Study, Helical Case Study, Helical Piles
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...
by Bruce Stroyer | Aug 3, 2017 | Case Study, Helical Case Study
OVERVIEW: Lincoln Energy Solutions is increasing their fuel capacity at their fuel dispensary in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Biodiesel is one of the most common fuels they provide and when the project is complete, their capacity will increase from 500,000 gallons per week...
by Bruce Stroyer | Oct 13, 2015 | Case Study, Helical Case Study
OVERVIEW: A 22 story multi-purpose new-build structure which included retail space on lower levels and condos and apartments on upper floors. CHALLENGE: Caissons, drilled piers and H piles were considered for this project, but due to the close proximity of the...
