Chapter 1 - Introduction | 1 |
Chapter 2 - Helical Foundation Systems | 4 |
2.1 History | 5 |
2.2 Summary Description | 6 |
2.3 Helical Foundation System Components | 7 |
2.4 Benefits | 17 |
2.5 Limitations | 18 |
2.6 Design Considerations | 20 |
2.7 Helical Bearing Capacity Design Overview | 22 |
2.8 Helical Tiebacks | 29 |
2.9 Helical Soil Nails | 33 |
2.10 Load Tests | 40 |
2.11 Design Examples | 41 |
2.12 Installation | 45 |
Appendix 2A - Helical Product Ratings, Properties and Details | 59 |
Appendix 2B - Lift Assembly Specifications | 111 |
Appendix 2C - HelixPro Helical Foundation Design Software for Professionals | 117 |
Appendix 2D - Pile Bucking Considerations | 123 |
Appendix 2E - Corrosion Considerations | 129 |
Appendix 2F - Model Specifications | 135 |
Appendix 2G - Guidelines and Recommendations | 187 |
Appendix 2H - Documentation | 203 |
References | 219 |
Chapter 3 - Hydraulically-Driven Push Piers | 221 |
3.1 History | 221 |
3.2 Summary Description | 223 |
3.3 Push Pier System Components | 224 |
3.4 Foundation and Slab Push Pier Bracket Assemblies | 228 |
3.5 Benefits | 229 |
3.6 Limitations | 229 |
3.7 Corrosion Protection | 230 |
3.8 Push Pier Installation Equipment | 230 |
3.9 Push Pier Capacity and Spacing | 234 |
3.10 Under-Footing Push Pier Installation | 236 |
3.11 PP288 Flush-Mount Push Pier Installation | 245 |
3.12 PP288 Slab Push Pier Installation | 245 |
3.13 Push Pier Loading Testing | 251 |
Appendix 3A - Bracket Specifications and Capacities | 253 |
Appendix 3B - Drive Stand Specifications | 263 |
Appendix 3C - Lift Assembly Specifications | 271 |
Appendix 3D - Model Specification - Hydraulically-Drive Push Pier System | 277 |
Chapter 4 - Miscellaneous Structural Support Products | 291 |
Appendix 4A - Geo-Lock Wall Anchor System | 311 |
Appendix 4B - PowerBrace System | 315 |
Appendix 4C Carbon Armour Wall Reinforcing System | 319 |
Appendix 4D - Smartjack Systems | 323 |
Chapter 5 - PolyLevel Polyurethane Foam And Resin | 333 |
Appendix 5A - Technical Information | 341 |
Appendix 5B - Model Specifications | 353 |