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 Sally Campbell | Dec 7, 2023 | News, Stelcor®, Stelcor® Historic Preservation
Thanks to the unique advantages of STELCOR DDMs, they consistently produce better results than projected in the design process. Here’s why… Our internationally patented STELCOR Drilled-In Displacement Micropile produces ZERO spoils and installs quickly using highly...
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 Sally Campbell | Sep 11, 2023 | News, Stelcor Case Study, Stelcor®
Our innovative and internationally patented STELCOR Drilled-In Displacement Micropiles are standing strong under building and infrastructure projects from California to New York, and surpassing traditional piling methods on many fronts. Taking advantage of 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...