DIAGRAM Basic Foundation Design

Basic Foundation Design Central Pipe Column

Basic Foundation Design Central Pipe Column Tapered End The tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil

Basic Foundation Design Central Pipe Column Tapered End The tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil Fins Two – four steel fins are welded on the sides of the pipe

Basic Foundation Design Central Pipe Column Tapered End The tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil Fins Two – four steel fins are welded on the sides of the pipe Top Plate To mount a structure to the foundation

DESIGN Determining Factors

DESIGN: Determining Factors SOIL Geotechnical Report Boring Logs/Plans Blow Counts Water Table Depth Soil Type Soil Resistency/Aggressiveness or Corrosion Loss Rate

DESIGN: Determining Factors LOAD / FORCE The maximum load of the structure Maximum Overturning Moment Moment of Fatigue Maximum Horizontal Shear Maximum Lateral Deflection, Rotation Others: Maximum Torsional Moment, Up Force, Down Force

DESIGN Developing Custom Designs

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHOD Proprietary software and code Developed by engineers to consider all of the design’s determining factors Geotechnical capacity is based on the Broms (1964) method Structural capacity is based on the latest AASHTO specification

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHOD Proprietary software and code A separate deflection analysis is provided using COM624 (1993) program Calculates the required amount of sacrificial steel Calculates the corrosion loss rate appropriate for the site soil and water conditions

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHOD Drawings CAD Drawings All designs are reviewed and approved by an independent engineering firm

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHOD Coatings Our system considers the soil conditions and anticipated life of the foundation to determine if galvanization or any other type of special coating is necessary

FABRICATION Engineering Foundations

FABRICATION: Engineering Foundations SOLID STEEL FABRICATION Our foundations are fabricated to AISC specifications from various grades of solid steel Steel thickness, grade, and pipe diameter are predetermined by our proprietary design method

FABRICATION: Engineering Foundations FINISHING If necessary foundations are hot dip galvanized or epoxy coated to exact specifications that are predetermined by our design system

INSTALLATION Method and Process

INSTALLATION: Determining Method METHOD Numerous proprietary installation methods utilizing various forms of hydraulic equipment Our proprietary design method analyzes the soil type, location, and size of the foundation to determine which of our proprietary installation methods will be most effective

INSTALLATION: Determining Method DELIVERY AND MOBILIZATION Foundations are delivered to the job site ready to install Metal Foundations shows up onsite with all necessary equipment and manpower to install the foundations

INSTALLATION: Determining Method PROCESS Small hole is drilled Insert Foundation Hydraulic insertion using a pre-determined method Any displaced soil is used for backfill Attach structure