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Advantages of Helical Piles
• Immediate load carrying Capacity
• Fast and Quiet installation
• Ability to be removed easily
• Minimal disturbance to site and environment
• Able to be installed in tight spaces with limited access
• Easy installation in remote locations
• Installation in high groundwater
• Can be installed on a batter or even horizontally
• Able to be installed in all weather conditions
• Able to be installed in many soil types
• Sustainable – Low carbon footprint
• Easy to extend or reduce depending on specific needs
• Little or no spoils
What Are Helical Piles?
Helical Piles consist of helical plates welded to round or square shafts. They are screwed into the ground using a hydraulic drive head and can go to various depths. Extensions are used connected to the helix lead section with a coupler enabling piles to penetrate as deep as necessary until they reach capable load bearing soil layers.
Types of Helical Piles
Helical piles are available square or round shaft configurations. The square shaft anchors are available in 1.25″, 1.5″, and 1.75″ with 8″, 10″ or 12″ helices. These are commonly used in uplifting/tension applications. Round pipe shafts are available starting at 2.875 OD, 3.5″ OD, 4.5″ OD, with larger shaft sizes available. Round shaft anchors are used for downward/compression applications. If you are not sure what is right for your job we are here to help.
How do Helical Piles Work?
Helical Piles, also known as Helical Piers or Helical Anchors are a type of deep foundation system used for over a century to help stabilize structures in soils that are prone to settlement. Helical Pile’s work by passing through the weaker superficial soil layers and transferring the load of a structure on to deeper soil layers able to withstand the load. Helical piles can be used in downward (compression) and uplift (tension) applications.
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