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An unbiased, comprehensive review of helical pile technology and applicationsHelical piles have risen from being merely an interesting alternative for special cases to a frequently requested, more widely accepted deep foundation adopted into the 2009 International Building Code. The first alternative to manufacturer-produced manuals, Howard Perko's Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Design and Installation answers the industry's need for an unbiased and universally applicable text dedicated to the design and installation of helical piles, helical piers, screw piles, and torque anchors.Fully compliant with ICC-Evaluation Services, Inc., Acceptance Criteria for Helical Foundation Systems and Devices (AC358), this comprehensive reference guides construction professionals to manufactured helical pile systems and technology, providing objective insights into the benefits of helical pile foundations over driven or cast foundation systems, and recommending applications where appropriate. After introducing the reader to the basic features, terminology, history, and modern applications of helical pile technology, chapters discuss:Installation and basic geotechnicsBearing and pullout capaci

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Author
Howard A. Perko
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Published
2009
Language
EN
ISBN
9780470404799
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies, Stem
Rating
3.9 / 5 (24 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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