introduction to magnum piering, inc presentation by: howard a. perko, ph.d., p.e. magnum...
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Introduction toMagnum Piering, IncPresentation by: Howard A. Perko, Ph.D., P.E.
Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLC
MAGNUM Informational Bulletin ISO-MAG1-11A
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U.S. Manufacturer of Foundation Products
Established 1981Cincinnati, Ohio, USA800.822.PIER
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•Helical Piles•Push Piers /Jacked Piles•Solar Panel Foundations•Deck Piers•Steel Pile Caps•Underpinning Brackets•Micropile Brackets•Plate Anchors•Drive Tools
Foundation Products
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WHY CHOOSE MAGNUM?
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Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLC
1-800-822-7437
• Full-Time Structural and Geotechnical Engineers
• Licensed PE’s in 19 States
• Project Submittals• Design/Build Support• Engineering Seminars• Web Tools/Software• Sample Specifications• CADD Plans and Details• Load Test Database
Outstanding Support
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• ISO9001 Accredited Quality Manufacturer
• Internal and External Product Testing/Quality Assurance Verification
• Products Designed in Accordance with ICC-ES Document AC358
• AWS Certified Welders• New U.S. Steel with
Traceable Mill Certificates
Dependable Quality
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• Magnum’s Personnel are Recognized Leaders in their Field. – Chair DFI Helical Foundations and
Tie-Backs Committee, www.dfi.org– Authored ICC-ES Document AC358
“Acceptance Criteria for Helical Foundation Systems and Devices
– Authored IBC2009 Section 18.10.3.3 Helical Piles
– Authored the only Helical Pile Textbook: Perko, H.A. (2009) Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Installation and Design, John Wiley & Sons, New York
Industry Leaders
Perko (2009) Helical Piles
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Conforming Helix
UNIFORM PITCH AND PARALLEL EDGES
• Less Augering = Less Disturbance
• More Reliable Correlations between Torque and Capacity
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Round Shaft
• Better Buckling Capacity
• More Lateral Capacity
• Allows Inspection• Facilitates Grouting
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• Protects Bolt Hole• Increased Torque• Quicker Coupling =
Faster Installation• Increased Flexural
Strength• Greater Rigidity
Reinforced Coupling
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• Improves Penetration
• Less Wobble = Better Lateral Capacity
• Less Slippage = Faster Installation
• Better in Cobble and Debris
• Less Spin-Out
Dual Cutting Edge (DCE) Helix
Contact InformationMagnum Piering, Inc.
www.magnumpiering.com800-822-PIER (7437)
6082 Schumacher Park DriveWest Chester, OH 45069