Helical Pier (Foundation Support Systems)

As remediation technologies have advanced, the environmental field has adapted techniques used in other fields for remedial purposes.  Helical piers which were originally used for offshore structures and foundation settlement repairs, have been adapted over the last ten years for use in the environmental field.   Helical piers are used in the environmental field for structural support of foundations, utilities and slabs to allow the direct source removal (remediation by excavation) of petroleum contaminated soils.

To provide true turnkey solutions, Curren Environmental Inc. is a certified CHANCE Helical Pier installationcontractor. By providing this aspect with in house equipment and personnel, Curren Environmental has eliminated the reliance on subcontractors. Our "in house" remediation and Helical pier crews allow Curren to reduce the down time and "cost plus" that sub-contractors often create. Our crews can flow seamlessly on a daily basis from remedial excavation to structural support, to maximize site time and reduce overall project duration and associated cost.

Our Approach

Curren Environmental will have an independent structural engineer develop a support plan for the structure and thedrafted plans will be submitted to the municipality for approval. (Curren Environmental will handle all local permits that are required for Helical Pier installation as well as obtained engineered drawings for structural support).

Once our helical pier mobilizes to a site, Curren personnel will expose the foundation to be supported.  If contaminated soils are encountered, a Curren environmental project manager will direct the excavation and segregation of clean and petroleum impacted soils, to prevent mixing of clean and contaminated soils.   Once the foundation is exposed but not structurally undermined, a bore hole will be advanced at each anchor location wide enough and deep enough to place a bracket under the foundation. The leading section of the anchor with the proper number and size of  helices will be installed by a hydraulic driven excavator. Extensions are added until the helices are at the proper depth and the predetermined torque is achieved. At that point the bracket is added, the load is transferred to the anchor, and the building can be stabilized and the remediation project can continue.

The patented CHANCE Pull-down Micro piles are rated up to 100,000 pounds each. These are available in round or square shafts manufactured from high-strength galvanized steel. Special patented brackets are used to stabilize or lift foundations in distress. CHANCE is the only company with a pre-engineered and manufactured underpinning system evaluated and listed by all the national building code agencies. 

Chance is the oldest manufacturer of Helical Piers adapted piers specifically for environmental related projects.

Benefits of Chance Helical Piers and Anchors

• Helical piers do not cause vibration during installation.
• Helical piers can achieve design loads in given soils.
• Helical pier installation do not create excavation spoils that would require removal.
• Low mobilization costs for helical pier installation equipment.
• Environmentally friendly small installation equipment has minimal site impact.
• Installation can be completed in all weather conditions.
• Installs in limited access situation – hand-installation can be performed with portable equipment.
• Helical piers have the ability to be installed in close proximity to underground services.
• Capacity of each pile is accurately measured using installation torque.
• Helical piers can be used for support in a temporary situation such as pre-construction support.

Any question regarding helical pier installation contact us:

Phone:1-888-301-1050

Email:helicalpiers@currenenvironmental.com

1-888-301-1050

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