Due to unsuitable miscellaneous fill soils at the site of the Fairfield Plaza Addition, helical piles were selected to provide foundation support for the planned one-story addition. Cuoco Structural Engineers LLC recommended helical piles due to ease of installation and minimal vibration.
Project Summary:
- Helical Pile Type: SS175
- # Helical Piles: 64
- Location: Oxford, CT 06478
- Installation Depth: 20-35 Feet
- Equipment Used: Case 580
- Challenge/Unique Aspect: Being able to install a highly loaded and vibratory free pile next to an existing building
- Engineer/Architect: Cuoco Structural Engineers
- General Contractor: Cuoco Structural
- Certified Installer: Soil Testing, Inc.
