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How to Install Transmission Towers in Soft and Corrosive Soils

How to Install Transmission Towers in Soft and Corrosive Soils

This post was originally published on January 3, 2020 and updated on June 21, 2022.

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Why Measuring Torque Matters

Why Measuring Torque Matters

The torque-to-capacity relationship for helical anchors and piles is an empirical method originally...

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How to Install Helical Anchors for Utility Poles in Rock-Hard Soil

How to Install Helical Anchors for Utility Poles in Rock-Hard Soil

Caliche is best described as salt-cemented sand. Naturally occurring in arid and semi-arid regions,...

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Evaluating Utility Foundations During Storm Restoration

Evaluating Utility Foundations During Storm Restoration

Rising water can damage or weaken existing transmission line and substation utility foundations. In...

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Comparing Deep Foundation Elements

Comparing Deep Foundation Elements

There are seven key deep foundation solutions: helical piles, micropiles, driven piles, rammed...

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Installing Screw Displacement Piles

Installing Screw Displacement Piles

As the CHANCE® Drivecast™ screw displacement pile is rotated into the ground, it compresses the...

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What are Continuous Flight Auger Piles Costing You?

What are Continuous Flight Auger Piles Costing You?

Construction crews and installers face a significant investment financially and time-wise when...

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