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Helical Pipe Pile Foundation in Delta BC

Helical Pipe Pile Foundation for Cove Links Golf Course Development in Delta BC
Delta, BC
May 2015

A new residential development was being built next to the Cove Links Golf Course. In this project, TerraCana installed a 60-foot tall mesh fence between the golf course and the new homes. The project called for nine steel poles at 60 feet tall to support the mesh fencing using a Helical Pipe Pile Foundation.

The Challenge

The soil conditions on the site required deep foundations. Initially, the design team requested a concrete pile cap under each pole, supported by four piles. To guarantee long-term stability, TerraCana installed the piles at a depth of 60 feet.

The Solution

TerraCana reviewed the initial design and decided that it would be more cost effective to directly install each pole onto individual helical pipe piles. Because of their large helices, pipe piles reduced the depth that we to drill. This design change significantly reduced the cost of construction as well as the time frame for project completion.

The Outcome

Outcome The design change to helical pipe piles significantly reduced construction costs and project timeline while delivering a stable long-term foundation for the 60-foot mesh fence.

Technical Specifications

No. of Piles
9
Pile Type
Large Diameter Pipe Pile, 18 inch diameter with 2 x 36 inch helices
Depth
60 feet
Application
Commercial

Key Outcomes

Design change to helical pipe piles reduced construction costs significantly
Project timeline reduced through more efficient pile design
Stable long-term foundation delivered for 60-foot mesh fence

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