Project Summary: A new restaurant required a deep foundation due to concerns with subsurface urban fill.
- Helical Pile Type: 1.75″ square shaft with a 6″ grout column
- # Helical Piles: 72
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Installation Depth: 25′
- Equipment Used: Mid-Sized Excavator and 12,000 foot pound drive head
- Challenge/Unique Aspect: Helicals were used in lieu of driven piles due to close proximity of neighboring buildings. A Grouted Helical Micropile was used to protect the steel from possible contaminates in the soil. All vibratory concerns were dismissed with the use of helicals.
- Engineer/Architect: GDP Associates and PSI Engineering and Consulting
- General Contractor: YUM Brands
