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Ground screws are a no-concrete foundation that screw into the ground. They offer fast, stable support for outdoor structures.
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Helical piles are engineered for deeper, heavier-duty applications.
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Pull-down micro piles combine helical piles with grout to create a reinforced, high-capacity foundation. They’re ideal for heavy loads and poor soil, offering strong support with minimal excavation.
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Helical pile testing measures the load capacity and performance of a pile after installation. Common tests include tension, compression, and lateral load tests to ensure stability and compliance with engineering requirements.
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Item description
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Item description
Helical Pile Installations up to 25,000 ft-lbs
No job too big or small. Currently offering installations up to 25,000 ft-lbs. The Type SS series are available in 1-1/4″ to 2-1/4″ square sizes. The Type RS series are available in 2-7/8″ to 4-1/2″ diameter sizes.
-ESR-4226
Helical Pile Load Testing:
This standard provides minimum requirements for testing deep foundation elements under static axial compressive load. The test is a specific type of test, most commonly referred to as deep foundation load testing or static load testing. This standard is confined to test methods for loading a deep foundation element or elements from the top, in the downward direction. The loading requires structural elements be constructed that resist upward movement, often referred to collectively as a reaction system. The principal measurements taken in addition to load are displacements.
Common tests include tension, compression, and lateral load tests. Load Testing available up to 120 kips.
-ASTM D1143
New Construction:
Helical piles can be used to support large commercial & Residential buildings by providing deep foundation support in sites with poor surface soils or high water tables.
Multiple piles are installed beneath load-bearing elements such as columns, grade beams, or slab edges.
Their capacity is achieved by advancing the helices into competent load-bearing layers, with torque measurements used to confirm design loads.
Helical piles can be designed in groups or clusters to handle high axial and lateral loads and are often used where traditional deep foundations like driven piles or caissons are impractical due to access, vibration concerns, or environmental restrictions.
Foundation Repair:
Helical piles provide structural support for foundation repair by transferring loads from unstable surface soils to deeper, competent strata.
They are installed using hydraulic torque motors, with capacity verified through torque-to-load correlation.
Once the target depth and torque are reached, underpinning brackets connect the piles to the existing foundation, enabling load transfer and stabilization.
Equipment:
Our drive heads work with an array of equipment and are easily interchangeable between different heavy machines. Depending on the location and access to the job site we can use a small walk-behind skid-steer all the way up to a full-size excavator. Our heavy equipment; Excavator and Mini-Excavator are leased through CAT giving us flexibility depending on the job.
MM-10K Drive Head
DDT25K Drive Head
RCH603 60-Ton Cylinder
Chance C3031836 Torque Monitor
Load Testing Rig
Testing up to 120 Kips. Click below to check out our testing rig.
TX1000 Dingo
Meet the Team
Greg Ethenoz
Founder
Fe-C Team (left to right):
Greg Ethenoz, Mike Richey, Henry Young, Rosie (Work Dog), Patrick Grassnickle, Jacob Delay.
We’re driven by a deep passion for helical piles and the engineering principles that make them a superior foundation solution. Our work is rooted in an appreciation for; construction, physics, and all thing helical piles - from understanding soil behavior to calculating load capacities. Every project is an opportunity to apply our knowledge, solve complex challenges, and deliver lasting structural stability. Each member of our team is passionate and driven to take on all projects big and small.