Helical Piles and Anchors Hydraulically Driven Push Piers Polyurethane Injection Supplemental

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Helical Piles and Anchors
Hydraulically Driven Push Piers
Polyurethane Injection
Supplemental Support Systems

FSI Technical Manual
Second Edition
July 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 About Foundation Supportworks®, Inc............................................ 1
1.2 FSI Engineering Roles........................................................ 2
1.3 Continuing Education Opportunities............................................. 3
Chapter 2 – Helical Foundation Systems
2.1 History.................................................................... 5
2.2 Summary Description ........................................................ 6
2.3 Helical Foundation System Components ......................................... 7
2.3.1 Helix Plates .......................................................... 7
2.3.2 Central Shaft ......................................................... 9
2.3.2.1 Coupler Detail .................................................. 9
2.3.2.2 Round vs. Square............................................... 13
2.3.3 Brackets............................................................ 14
2.4 Benefits.................................................................. 17
2.5 Limitations................................................................ 18
2.6 Design Considerations ...................................................... 20
2.6.1 Spacing and Depth ................................................... 20
2.6.2 New Construction vs. Retrofit ........................................... 21
2.7 Helical Bearing Capacity Design Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.7.1 Individual Bearing Method.............................................. 24
2.7.1.1 Critical Depth ................................................. 25
2.7.2 Cylindrical Shear Method............................................... 26
2.7.3 Torque Correlation Method ............................................. 27
2.8 Helical Tiebacks ........................................................... 29
2.8.1 Design Considerations ................................................ 30
2.9 Helical Soil Nails ........................................................... 33
2.9.1 Construction Methodology.............................................. 34
2.9.2 Design Considerations................................................. 35
2.9.2.1 Temporary and Permanent Wall Facing .............................. 39
2.9.2.2 Limit States ................................................... 39
2.10 Load Tests................................................................ 40
2.11 Design Examples........................................................... 41
2.11.1 Helical Piles ......................................................... 41
2.11.2 Helical Tiebacks...................................................... 44
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2.12 Installation................................................................ 45
2.12.1 General Information................................................... 45
2.12.1.1 Preparation................................................... 45
2.12.1.2 Crowd....................................................... 46
2.12.1.3 Penetration Rate............................................... 46
2.12.2 Equipment .......................................................... 47
2.12.2.1 Drive Heads .................................................. 47
2.12.2.2 Installation Tooling ............................................. 49
2.12.2.3 Monitoring Torque ............................................. 50
2.12.3 Installation Guidelines ................................................. 52
2.12.3.1 New Construction.............................................. 52
2.12.3.2 Retrofit Helical Piers............................................ 54
2.12.3.3 Helical Tiebacks............................................... 57
Appendix 2A – Helical Product Ratings, Properties and Details .......................... 59
Appendix 2B – Lift Assembly Specifications ........................................ 111
Appendix 2C – HelixPro® Helical Foundation Design Software for Professionals ............ 117
Appendix 2D – Pile Bucking Considerations ........................................ 123
Appendix 2E – Corrosion Considerations .......................................... 129
Appendix 2F – Model Specifications .............................................. 135
Helical Pile Foundations – Compression Applications.............................. 137
Helical Anchor Foundations – Tension Applications ............................... 153
Helical Soil Nails – Earth Retention Applications.................................. 171
Appendix 2G – Guidelines and Recommendations ................................... 187
Geotechnical Investigation Guidelines ......................................... 189
Preliminary Design Services ................................................. 195
Preliminary Design Request Form............................................. 197
Load Test Policy .......................................................... 199
Appendix 2H – Documentation .................................................. 203
ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3074 .......................................... 205
Evaluation Report CCMC 13556-R ............................................ 215
References ................................................................. 219
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Chapter 3 – Hydraulically-Driven Push Piers
3.1. History.................................................................. 221
3.2. Summary Description ...................................................... 223
3.2.1 Applications........................................................ 223
3.3. Push Pier System Components............................................... 224
3.3.1 Bracket Assemblies.................................................. 224
3.3.1.1 Eccentric Loading............................................. 224
3.3.1.2 External Sleeve............................................... 225
3.3.2 Starter Tube........................................................ 226
3.3.2.1 Friction Reduction Collar ....................................... 227
3.3.3 Pier Tube .......................................................... 227
3.3.3.1 Coupling.................................................... 227
3.4. Foundation and Slab Push Pier Bracket Assemblies............................... 228
3.5. Benefits................................................................. 229
3.6. Limitations............................................................... 229
3.7. Corrosion Protection....................................................... 230
3.8. Push Pier Installation Equipment.............................................. 230
3.8.1. Drive and Lift Cylinders ............................................... 231
3.8.2. Hydraulic Pumps .................................................... 231
3.8.2.1. FSI Gasoline Powered Hydraulic Pumps ........................... 232
3.8.2.2. FSI Electric Powered Hydraulic Pumps ............................ 232
3.8.3. Remote Valve Assembly............................................... 233
3.8.4. Hoses and Fittings................................................... 233
3.8.5. Drive Stands ....................................................... 233
3.8.6. Lift Cylinder Assemblies............................................... 233
3.9. Push Pier Capacity and Spacing.............................................. 234
3.9.1 Factor of Safety ...................................................... 235
3.9.2 Bolting the Under-Footing Bracket to the Foundation ......................... 235
3.10 Under-Footing Push Pier Installation........................................... 236
3.11 PP288 Flush-Mount Push Pier Installation ...................................... 245
3.12 PP288 Slab Push Pier Installation............................................. 245
3.13 Push Pier Load Testing ..................................................... 251

Appendix 3A – Bracket Capacities and Specifications ................................ 253
Appendix 3B – Drive Stand Specifications.......................................... 263
Appendix 3C – Lift Assembly Specifications ........................................ 271
Appendix 3D – Model Specification – Hydraulically-Driven Push Pier Systems.............. 277
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Chapter 4 – Miscellaneous Structural Support Products
4.1 Introduction............................................................... 291
4.2 Geo-Lock® Wall Anchor System............................................... 291
4.2.1 Summary Description.................................................. 291
4.2.1.1 Advantages .................................................. 291
4.2.2 Design Theory ....................................................... 292
4.2.3 Why It Works ........................................................ 294
4.2.4 Installation Guidelines ................................................. 294
4.2.4.1 Spacing ..................................................... 294
4.2.4.2 Torque Recommendations....................................... 294
4.2.4.3 Depth and Location of Earth Anchor ............................... 295
4.2.5 Installation Steps ..................................................... 298
4.2.5.1 Solutions for Extreme Wall Problems............................... 299
4.2.5.2 Hide-A-Way® Wall Anchor Cover .................................. 301
4.3 PowerBrace™ System....................................................... 302
4.3.1 Summary Description.................................................. 302
4.3.2 Installation Steps ..................................................... 302
4.4 CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System......................................... 304
4.4.1 Summary Description.................................................. 304
4.4.1.1 Advantages .................................................. 305
4.4.2 Installation Steps ..................................................... 305
4.4.2.1 ArmorLock™ System............................................ 306
4.4.2.2 Special Installation Considerations ................................ 307
4.5 SmartJack® System ........................................................ 308
4.5.1 Summary Description.................................................. 308
4.5.1.1 Advantages .................................................. 308
4.5.2 Installation Steps ..................................................... 309
Appendix 4A – Geo-Lock® Wall Anchor System ..................................... 311
Technical Specifications .................................................... 313
Appendix 4B – PowerBrace™ System ............................................. 315
Technical Specifications and Spacing Guidelines................................. 317
Appendix 4C – CarbonArmor® Wall Reinforcing System ............................... 319
Technical Specifications and Spacing Recommendations .......................... 321
Appendix 4D – SmartJack® Systems.............................................. 323
Model 288 Technical Specifications and Design Guide............................. 325
Model 350 Technical Specifications and Design Guide............................. 329
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Chapter 5 – PolyLEVEL® Polyurethane Foam and Resin
5.1 Summary Description ...................................................... 333
5.2 Applications ............................................................. 334
5.3 Benefits................................................................. 336
5.4 Product Use Considerations................................................. 337
5.5 Products ................................................................ 337
5.6 Equipment............................................................... 338
5.7 Installation Steps.......................................................... 338
Appendix 5A – Technical Information.............................................. 341
PolyLEVEL® 100-SS ....................................................... 343
PolyLEVEL® 250 .......................................................... 345
PolyLEVEL® 400 .......................................................... 347
PolyLEVEL® 400H ......................................................... 349
PolyLEVEL® Trench-Breaker ................................................. 351
Appendix 5B – Model Specifications.............................................. 353
Polyurethane Void Filling or Soil Stabilization Applications.......................... 355
Polyurethane Installation for Concrete Pavement/Slab Stabilization Applications ........ 359
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