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Helical pile solution for dense or rocky soil

The wear-resistant, offset carbide tip designed to break through even the toughest soil conditions… and we tested it on the toughest soil on Earth! Whether you are trying to build in the dense rock o...

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Helical Pile vs Driven Concrete Pile Foundation: Golf Coast New Construction Residence Project

Situated on the sandy shores of the Gulf Coast, this new construction residence required a foundation that was more reliable than a concrete foundation could provide. This high-end home was construct...

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World’s first artificial energy island to be constructed in the North Sea

The construction contract for the world’s first artificial energy island was recently awarded to a Belgian consortium. Princess Elisabeth island will be installed 45 km offshore Belgium and its co...

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Settlement Analysis using Settle3 | REM Light Rail Construction

When a major part of your infrastructure project lies over a long stretch of peatland, various preconstruction challenges may need to be overcome because of high compressibility, low bearing capacity...

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Understanding and Conducting Helical Pile Load Tests

The only way to guarantee a pile will carry the load is with a load test. Learn about types of load tests, how to conduct a load test, and how to interpret the results. There is no better way to guar...

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Keller North America launches The Site Report podcast

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes on a construction site? What about community engagement and how employees grow in their careers? And who can forget about those funny stories tha...

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Drilled shafts and Micropiles Project at Logan International Airport, Massachusetts

As part of Massport’s 4-year Capital Program, a multi-billion-dollar upgrade initiative was launched at Logan, which included the construction of a new elevated roadway connecting Terminals B and C....

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Sustainable Foundations for Sustainable Building Projects

When revitalizing a community, mixing new with the old requires experience and innovation. Learn how Chance partners made sustainability possible in the revitalization of a historic district in Richm...

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Keller wins ABC New Orleans 2022 Excellence in Construction award

Keller was contracted to install support of excavation for launch and receiving shafts to connect a 680-ft micro-tunnel in Avondale, LA. The tunnel would allow carrier pipes to pass under a 14-track...

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Using Terzaghi’s Equation in Foundation Design

Theoretical models to predict the capacity of helical piles are based on Soil Mechanics and an appropriate mechanism of failure, depending on the geometry of the pile/anchor and the type of soil. Usi...

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