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 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 | Nov 8, 2023 | Helical Piles, News
A quick Google search will likely provide a few helical pile installers that service your area. It’s necessary to qualify each, as a skilled and experienced contractor can save money, complete installation faster, and assist with planning to increase the...
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 | Jul 24, 2023 | Helical Piles, News
Helical piles have grown in popularity in the past decade as they’ve become more accessible and awareness of the technology has grown. Further testing and studies have improved the design of helical piles making them more efficient and increasing opportunities for...
