Hubbell utilizes helical piles for a project requiring lateral load capacity Sponsored

Hubbell used helical piles for the installation of new ballistic barriers in the Dallas Pistol Club, Texas.

Helical piles are typically associated with gravity load - force pushing down on the pile and consist an established solution for foundation reinforcement. 

In autumn 2019, an EF-3 tornado hit northwest Dallas causing a trail of damage in the densely-populated area. One local business affected by the storm was the Dallas Pistol Club. Certain areas of the gun range were no longer safe because the ballistic barriers were destroyed. New ballistic barriers were to be installed and engineers recommended they be supported by a new deep foundation.

THE CHANCE® Foundation Solutions, a Hubbell's company, helical piles were the ideal solution to quickly and safely repair the Dallas Pistol Club. Helical piles can be installed quickly with a small crew, and unlike concrete, which needs to cure, they could be immediately loaded after installation, a fact that was highly beneficial since the project needed to be accomplished rapidly.

A geotechnical investigation was performed on the installation site at Dallas Pistol Club and dense sands were found 8’ - 10’ below existing grade. Obtaining an accurate soil boring log from a geotechnical report is an important step so engineers can determine the ideal helical pile size and installation depth. Ten helical piles were installed for the new ballistic barriers and the project was completed in two days. 

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