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 eco-friendly processes, these … [Read more...]
Types Of Foundations
Like any great team, business, or relationship, a strong foundation is the key to the long-term success of any building. For contractors, architects, and engineers, understanding which foundation is best for your building is an important part of your design and construction work. As a leading … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Helical Pile Installations
Since 1830, helical piles have been effectively anchoring deep foundations for homes and commercial buildings. At the time, this design was a major improvement to straight piles. In 1830, Alexander Mitchell and his son invented the cast iron screw pile or helical pile. This way of anchoring … [Read more...]
Cornell University – STELCOR® DDM for Increased Column Loading In The Historic Rand Hall
OVERVIEW: The 100-year-old Rand Hall at Cornell University is undergoing significant changes. The top two floors of the building are set to become the home of the new Mui Ho Fine Arts Library. The new called for the column loads to be increased but it was also imperative that the structure of … [Read more...]
SuperPile ’17
You can some see our smiling faces at Booth 201 during DFI’s tenth annual SuperPile conference on June 14-16, 2017, at The Loews Coronado Bay Resort, outside San Diego. SuperPile ‘17, hosted in partnership with ADSC, focuses on the latest developments in augered cast-in-place/drilled displacement … [Read more...]
Introducing Our New Southeastern Distributor – Southeast Helicals
The IDEAL team is happy to introduce Southeast Helicals, LLC as the exclusive distributor of IDEAL Foundation Systems products throughout the southeastern United States. IDEAL chose Southeast Helicals to represent our company because we believe, out of the many companies throughout the region, … [Read more...]
2.875″ Helical Piles From IDEAL Foundation Systems Earn ICC-ES ESR-3750
The team at IDEAL Manufacturing, Inc. is very happy to announce the issuance of the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) Report ESR-3750, confirming compliance of our 2.875" helical piles with the International Building Code (IBC). Evaluation of the 2.875" IDEAL helical piles by … [Read more...]
5 And 7 Story Buildings For NYC HPD Will Stand On STELCOR Drilled-In Displacement Micropiles In the Bronx
OVERVIEW: Two 5 and 7 story buildings are being built in by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in the Bronx. Together they will contain 66 affordable housing units. CHALLENGE: Originally, 1.75” Helical Pulldown Micropiles were spec’d for … [Read more...]