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The DFI Helical (Screw) Pile Seismic Study research team recently accepted the opportunity to use the University of California San Diego shake table - the largest in the U.S. - to perform full-scale seismic load tests on helical piles early next year. It took some serious work to make this happen . . . more
Michael Perlow, Jr., P.E. has Submitted Excerpts to HPW from a DFI Journal Paper Entitled Helical Pile Drilled Foundations
The intent of the submittal to HPW is to offer a proposed helical pile design methodology that is based upon the 2006 Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual . . . read the paper now
International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) and CTL/Thompson are Asking for Help from Helical Pile Manufacturers in Order to Modify AC358 to Include Pile Diameters Larger than 3.50 Inches
Moncef Souissi of CTL/Thompson has published a survey form designed to gather information and opinions about how best to proceed with expanding AC358 to include helical piles with diameters greater than 3.50 inches . . . click here to access the survey
Helical Pile Industry 2013 Review and 2014 Outlook
Recently HPW conducted a survey that included seven helical pile manufacturers and one distributor to gather data and insight into sales volume activity in 2013 versus 2012. The survey also includes the groups’ outlook and forecasts for sales in 2014 . . . more
GRL Engineers Conducts Two Dynamic Load Tests in One Day on Chance® Helical Pulldown MicropilesTM on a Project in Jersey City
Before McAuliffe Contractors could proceed with the installation of (105) Chance Helical Pulldown Micropiles, GRL Engineers was contracted to conduct two load tests using their Dynamic Load Test system (APPLE) that is not only fast but also eliminates the need for reaction piles . . . more
The DFI Helical Piles and Tiebacks Helical (Screw) Pile Seismic Research Study is Now in High Gear
Dr. Amy Cerato and her research team are hard at work on Task #1 of the Helical (Screw) Pile Seismic Research Study - literature review and compilation. Also, fund raising efforts are being stepped up as new volunteers have joined the team . . . more
DFI’s University PowerPoint Presentation on Helical Piles and Anchors has Been a Very Popular Download - 220 and Counting
Since its introduction in June 2014, the University PowerPoint presentation has been downloaded by more than 220 people, so we want to remind educators and others that may not be aware of its existence to learn about it now. . . more
The DFI Helical Piles & Tiebacks Committee Recently Launched the Fund Raising Campaign to Fund the Helical (Screw) Pile Seismic Study
The fund raising campaign is being led by HelicalPileWorld.com Publisher and DFI member, Bill Bonekemper, and he is extremely excited to announce a great start for the campaign thanks to several progressive-minded companies that have stepped up to lead the way . . . more
Evaluating Installation Disturbance of Helical Anchors in Clay From Field Vane Tests - a New Paper by Dr. Alan Lutenegger, John Erikson and Nicholas Williams
Dr. Alan Lutenegger, noted researcher and author of many papers on helical piles and anchors, and two University of Massachusetts colleagues recently released a paper that documents the results of field vane tests conducted on helical anchor installations in clay soils . . . more
Climate Change - Hurricanes - Helical Piles
More severe storms with rising sea levels and greater tidal surges are wreaking havoc on coastal homes and businesses. Helical Piles have been used successfully to repair damaged coastal structures, and professionals are starting to seek more information about their use for new construction and repair . . . more
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Helical Piles & Tiebacks Committee Has Released the Final Version of the Model Specification Helical Anchor Foundations Tension Applications
This final version of the specification has been approved by the DFI Technical Advisory Committee . . . more
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Introduces a University Presentation on Helical Piles and Anchors - Now Includes Narration by Dr. Samuel Clemence
The educational presentation provides introductory-level information for professors to use to introduce helical pile and anchor products and solutions to geotechnical engineering students . . . more
Helical Pile Industry 2012 Review and 2013 Outlook
Recently HPW conducted a survey that included seven helical pile manufacturers and one distributor to gather data and insight into sales volume activity in 2012 versus 2011. The survey also includes the groups’ outlook and forecasts for sales in 2013 . . . more
Survey on Current Practices in Helical Piles and Helical Anchors
The DFI Helical Piles & Tiebacks Committee is currently conducting an online survey to acquire as much information as possible to prepare a comprehensive study on the use, design and installation of helical piles and anchors . . . learn more about the survey here
CTL/Thompson Offers Unique Services for Helical Pile Industry
A traditional geotechnical engineering services company seizes a unique opportunity by offering important services for the helical pile industry . . . more
PENGO Announces TruLinkTM an All New Torque Monitoring System
TruLink TM measures direct torque, installation angle and depth, and the data is displayed in real time on an 8” touch screen that is easily mounted in an operator’s cab . . . more
Dr. Mohammed Sakr’s Paper on Multiple Helical Pile Load Tests in Canadian Oil Sands Region
HPW technical advisor Dr. Mohammed Sakr’s paper details compression, tension and lateral load tests results on medium diameter piles with a single helix versus piles with two helicies . . . read it now
CTL Thompson Adds Turnkey Service for Helical Pile Manufacturers
The industry’s leading provider of helical pile testing services has added a valuable new turnkey service to help manufacturers expedite applications for submission to ICC-ES . . . more
Torque Motor Calibration
The importance of accurate torque readings for helical pile installation projects has never been more important. Industry expert, Chip Leadbetter, provides valuable insight into the science and practical application challenges . . . more
CTL/Thompson Offers Unique Services for Helical Pile Industry
A traditional geotechnical engineering services company seizes a unique opportunity by starting important new services for the helical pile industry . . . more
CTL/Thompson Offers Unique Services for Helical Pile Industry
A traditional geotechnical engineering services company seizes a unique opportunity by starting important new services for the helical pile industry . . . more
Helical Piles - An Effective Foundation System for Solar Plants
HPW Technical Advisory Team Member, Dr. Mohammed Sakr, has provided a case history on the use of helical piles as foundations for a solar plant located in Ontario, Canada. . . read it now
New Technical Paper on Effects of Corrosion on Helical Piles
HPW Technical Advisory Team Member, Mr. Kevin Davies, develops a very comprehensive presentation on corrosion and the effects on helical piles. HPW wishes to thank the Institute of Helical Pile Engineering for sharing Mr. Davis’s presentation. . . read it now
Foundation Supportworks Announces Helicast - a Grouted Helical Pile System
New product consists of standard solid square shaft lead and extension sections with a soil displacement plate at each coupler location . . . more
MPS Civil Products Division Announces a Significant Distributor Agreement
Kent Companies, an MPS distributor for many years, recently reached an agreement with Arklatex Helical Distributors to expand its service area to include (24) states . . . read about it now
Hubbell-Chance Announces a New Interior Slab Bracket (ISB) for Interior Slab Remediation
Innovative bracket design works with the patented Combo Pile, and is designed to lower overall project costs . . . read about it now
Hubbell-Chance Recently Received ICC-ES Certification for Two New Helical Pile Products
ESR-2794 now includes the RS3500 3.50” Round Shaft Helical Pile in addition to the SS175/RS3500 Combo Helical Pile . . . click here to access ESR-2794
Helical Anchors, Inc. Has an Immediate Opening for a Sales Engineer
The company is looking for an experienced sales engineer with a minimum of 5 years helical pile sales experience . . . more
Helical Anchors, Inc. has an Opening for a Manager of Engineering
The company has an immediate opening for a Professional Engineer that has a minimum of five years of experience in structural and/or geotechnical engineering . . . more
IDEAL is Mighty Proud of Their Welding Team - and Rightfully So
Nine members of the IDEAL manufacturing welding team passed the Performance Qualification Test - on their very first attempt . . . read about it now
Foundation Supportworks Receives LARR Research Report from the City of Los Angeles
FSI’s HP288 helical pile product was recently awarded certification for use on remedial repair projects within the City of Los Angeles . . . read about it now
White Paper - Hydraulic Drive Head Curves for Helical Pile Capacity
Foundation Supportworks Senior Applications Engineer, Don Deardorff, P.E., presents a white paper on the results of field tests on drive motors and hydraulic torque indicators . . . more
MacLean Power Systems Civil Group is Awarded a U.S. Patent for the Strength Squared Pipe Coupling System
The product is designed to redirect the installation torque into the coupler and welds to offer the needed material resistance in installation . . . more
Foundation Supportworks Announces a New Release of the Company’s Technical Manual
The manual was first released in 2010, and it has now been updated to include more technical information on helical piles, brackets and other products . . . more
Ram Jack’s ESR1854 is Updated by ICC-ES to Include Compliance with the 2010 Florida Building Code
Ram Jack’s helical pile products are certified for certain design wind loads and load combinations . . . read about it now - scroll down to last page
Foundation Supportworks Announces Revisions to ESR-3074 and Florida Code
ESR is revised to include compliance with 2006, 2009 and 2012 International Building Code and 2010 Florida Building Code - Residential . . . read about it now
MacLean Power Systems Civil Products Group Announces Upgrade to Its MRDS Helical Design Software
Software offers engineers automatic and user-driven design calculation options for virtual analysis of MacLean’s helical pile and tension anchor systems . . . more
MacLean Power Systems Civil Products Group Announces Renewal of ICC-ES ESR-3032
MPS Civil Products Group currently has the largest number of products approved under ICC-ES AC358 . . . more
MacLean Power Systems Announces - Civil Products Group (CPS)
This newly created division of MacLean Power Systems will provide helical pile product solutions for the construction market . . . more
Ram Jack News
Ram Jack is awarded contract to produce 50,000 helical piles for solar array project in San Bernardino County, CA . . . read about it