Large Diameter Helical Piles (grout filled) were used to support large diameter gas pipe lines.
Project Summary:
- Helical Pile Type: Round Shaft 8625″.188 (wall) w/20″ & 22″ helices
- # of Helical Piles: 61
- Location: Queens, NY
- Installation Depth: 55′-75′
- Ultimate Pile Capacity: 160 Kips
- Challenge/Unique Aspect: Weight of Hammer soils to between 55′ and 75′ where gravel like soil was reached which could generate the 45,000 foot pounds of torque required.
- Engineer/Architect: NTH Consultants