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AC358 Revisions Available for Public Review on ICC-ES Website
The axial verification section of AC358 is proposed to be eliminated, and required axial tests will be integrated into the torque correlation section. Other less significant changes are being proposed as well leading up to the June public hearing in Los Angeles . . . more
1st International Geotechnical Symposium for Helical Foundations has Been Scheduled for August
Dr. Alan Lutenegger, P.E. and the International Society for Helical Foundations (ISHF) are hosting the symposium this August in Amherst, MA . . . more
PENGO Posts TruLink Torque Monitoring System Video on YouTube
New video takes viewers through the TruLink features and operation . . . more
Time to Register for the 2013 DFI Helical Piles & Tiebacks Seminar
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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
Time to Register for the 38th Annual DFI Conference on Deep Foundations
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Accreditation - How Far Does It Go?
So you finally got your accreditation, after months of pulling your hair out and cussing out various people at assorted 3 letter organizations (CTL, IAS, IRS, CIA, etc). Now what? . . . 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
GRL Engineers Announces New Load Testing Solution for Helical Piles
GRL Engineers with offices serving much of the U.S. recently announced Dynamic Load Testing solutions for helical pile installers . . . more
Manufacturer News
Ram Jack University 2013
128 attendees get a week packed with education and valuable knowledge sharing . . . more
MacLean Power Systems Civil Products Group Announces Upgrade to Its MDRS Helical Design Software
Software offers engineers automatic and user-
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-
Installation Contractor News
HPW Featured Projects
Terra Form, Inc. Becomes Certified A.B. Chance Installer in AL, FL, MS, LA
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Mid-America Basement Systems Installs 24 Helical Tiebacks to Preserve an Historic
House in Davenport, IA
Very difficult site conditions combined with extremely challenging discoveries during installation made the successful completion of this project especially gratifying for all parties involved . . . more
Ram Jack of Texas Installs 13 Helical Piles and 3 Tiebacks to Support an Elevated Deck Over a Pond
Elevated deck that extends over water is installed at Richardson Environmental Center . . . more
Foundation Supportworks of Wisconsin Installs 34 Helical Piles to Support New Swimming Pool at Fon du Lac YMCA
While making the excavation, pool contractor encounters weak organic soils and the design team decides to use helical piles to support the pool . . . more
From the Editor
A Close Up Look at Three Helical Pile Manufacturers’ Products
HPW presents a detailed look at helical pile products manufactured by three of the
industry’s leading manufacturers -
A Close Look at Coastal Structure Timber Pile Foundation Repair
Ram Jack Foundation Solutions owner Rick Sykes provides a detailed look at his perfected process for repairing failed timber pile foundations for elevated structures on the eastern U.S. coastline . . . 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
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
ICC-ES and A.B. Chance / Hubbell Respond to HPW Editorial Opinion Concerning the
Potential for an Uneven Playing Field Relative to ICC-ES Helical Pile Product Certifications
On August 16th HPW published an editorial opinion about the recently awarded code
certification ESR-
A Potentially Uneven Playing Field has been Created for the Helical Pile Industry
by the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES™)
HPW challenges ICC-
