by Bruce Stroyer | May 1, 2024 | Helical Piles, News, Stelcor®
When identifying potential deep foundation solutions for a structure, what’s below the earth’s surface typically determines the selection. However, subsurface conditions aren’t the only thing that we take into consideration when designing a deep...
by Bruce Stroyer | Feb 26, 2024 | Helical Case Study, Helical Piles
Project Overview:An improvement project is currently underway to modernize the existing Central California fire fleet maintenance facility. The existing structure will remain, and a new mezzanine and elevator will be added. Due to the site’s soil conditions and...
by Bruce Stroyer | May 15, 2023 | Helical Historic Preservation, Helical Piles
One of downtown Rochester’s most distinctive landmarks, the Aqueduct Building at 50 E. Broad St., fronts the Genesee River, and is part of a 1.7-acre parcel called Aqueduct Park. This incredible building is topped by a 21-foot, 700-pound statue of Mercury. Built in...
by Bruce Stroyer | Mar 10, 2023 | Helical Case Study, Helical Pile Industrial Projects, 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...
