Helical Piles A Practical Guide to Design and Installation

The first alternative to manufacturer-produced manuals, Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Design and Installation answers the industry's need for an unbiased and universally applicable text dedicated to the design and installation of helical piles, helical piers, screw piles, and torque anchors. Fully compliant with the ICC-Evaluation Services AC358, this comprehensive reference offers guidance for construction professionals to manufactured helical pile systems and technology, offering objective insights into the benefits of helical pile foundations over driven or cast foundation systems and application recommendations. This 2nd Edition includes all-new chapters on pile dynamics, mechanical capacity, and flood resistant design. New applications include, support of power transmission towers, oil and gas equipment, wind generators, and vibrating machines. Previously broad chapters have been condensed so that practicing professionals and students can access information more quickly. All-new exercises and examples problems have been added to each chapter.