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Seismic Zone Foundation System

A 5 foot 6 inch thick slab of concrete was not a good enough foundation for this seismic zone. Learn what engineers proposed for a foundation design - and how it held up when an earthquake put it to...

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Using Helical Piles for Earthquake Remediation

CHANCE helical piles have gained acceptance as building-code-approved products for seismic design categories D, E, & F. In September 2010, a 7.1 Mw earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, fo...

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Rocscience | 3D Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM): A Parallel Case Study of a Landslide Supported with Piles

Shedding light on the preventative measures against slope failure due to stresses Determining the accuracy of slope stability analysis has been a primary subject of interest in the geotechnical field...

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Predicting Eccentric Stresses for Large Diameter Open Ended Pipe Piles

This is a summary of technical paper "Predicting Eccentric Stresses for Large Diameter Open Ended Pipe Piles" presented GeoCongress 2022, written by Ryan C. Allin, P.E., Vice President, Pile Dynamics...

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Helical Piles Case Study on Weathered Rock Construction

This interesting case study features the use of helical piles for a deep foundation on a new construction with rock at 21 feet below the ground. The Southside Community Development & Housing Corp...

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Miami 6-Arch Signature Bridge Auger Cast Pile Solution

Keller installs auger cast piles for the first FDOT project in over half a century, supporting a new bridge in Miami. The project As part of road enhancements along the I-395 string from the Midtow...

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Comparison of Residential Foundation Repair / Remediation options

CHANCE Foundation Solutions Engineer Shawn Downey compiled a comparison of foundation repair options to help homeowners weigh the pros and cons of various solutions. Your home is a significant invest...

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Historic Remediation with Helical Piles

Chance Foundation Solutions was faced with the challenge to upgrade the foundation of an existing historical building for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Biscailuz Training Center and bring...

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Gray Matters Civil Engineering Webinar Series

Register now for “Gray Matters,” a PDH-eligible, live webinar series is designed as an introduction to helical pile technology for engineers and engineering students. Student participants will be...

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Compression Testing a Helical Pile in Less-Than-Ideal Conditions

A great benefit of helical piles is their ability to be proven with a load test in the field. Shawn Downey, from CHANCE Foundation Solutions, was once asked to complete a compression test on a helic...

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