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How are Helical Piles Installed?
A pile is where a helical pier is turned into the ground during installation, either by pushing it in with the torque motor or by rotating it with the drive head. The helix plates on the pile hold and retain the earth as it is twisted into the ground, giving the pile solidity and support.
In building projects where conventional excavation and poured concrete foundations are not practical, such as in damp or unstable soil conditions or in places with limited access, screw piles are frequently employed. Screw piles provide the best foundation for residential and commercial applications in Edmonton because of the extreme temperature changes. The foundations of buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures are also supported by them.
Installation Process
Helical piles, sometimes referred to as helical piers, are set up using specialised tools like a torque motor or a hydraulic drive unit that twists the pile as it is driven into the earth. The apparatus is usually placed on a skid steer or a compact excavator and is used to rotate the pile into the ground by applying torque and downward pressure.
The procedure continues by measuring the torque that the installation equipment is applying to the pile, and the capacity of the pile is then calculated using these torque measurements.
Screw Pile Caps
The pile is normally equipped with a cap and bracket after it is fully erected so that the supporting structure may be fastened to it. The building is then levelled and reinforced as necessary.
The types of generic screw-pile caps vary widely. These are frequently used to join a piling shaft to a structure made of wood, steel, or poured concrete, such as a grade beam.
To support buildings like signs or light poles, specialised screw pile caps can be made for specific uses.
Why an Edmonton Screw Pile Pros Installation is Better
Specially Designed Installation Machinery
The Edmonton Screw Pile Pros use new screw pile installation equipment that has been specially designed for screw pile installations. Helical screw piles are typically installed by installers using an excavator or skid steer that has been modified with a hydraulic drive unit.
Exclusive to the Screw Pile Pros in Edmonton and throughout Alberta is the use of this industry-specific machinery. This industry-leading screw pile machine has been created and was built from the ground up with screw pile installation in mind. In addition to using this new, specialized installation equipment, the Edmonton Screw Pile Pros assisted in its testing during the machine’s development. The Edmonton Screw Pile Pros can provide a better installation with this superior screw pile machine. which means a more stable and cost-effective foundation for our clients.
The Importance of Using a Screw Pile Specific Drive Unit
Using a hydraulic driving head to put screw piles into the ground has a number of benefits:
- Speed: A hydraulic drive unit can place piles significantly more quickly than a torque motor, which helps reduce construction project labour costs and save time.
- Power: Hydraulic drive heads provide a higher torque and downward force than torque motors, making it possible to place piles more effectively and without disturbing the earth in tougher soil conditions.
- Control: A hydraulic drive head gives the operator greater exact control over the installation procedure, enabling them to make necessary modifications to guarantee that the pile is put properly and to the proper depth.
- Safety: To help minimize accidents and damage to the equipment, certain hydraulic drive heads have safety measures such as automatic shut-down if an object is encountered.
In addition to these benefits, using a hydraulic drive head can be a wise decision for bigger, more intricate, or deeper foundation projects.