1. Introduction to Magnum Piering, Inc Presentation by: Howard A. Perko, Ph.D., P.E. Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLC MAGNUM Informational Bulletin ISO-MAG1-11A Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc., All Rights reserved. May be distributed and printed by express written permission of the author only.

2. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. U.S. Manufacturer of Foundation Products Established 1981 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 800.822.PIER

3. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. Helical Piles Push Piers /Jacked Piles Solar Panel Foundations Deck Piers Steel Pile Caps Underpinning Brackets Micropile Brackets Plate Anchors Drive Tools Foundation Products

4. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. WHY CHOOSE MAGNUM?

5. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. 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

6. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. 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

7. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. 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

8. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. Conforming Helix UNIFORM PITCH AND PARALLEL EDGES Less Augering = Less Disturbance More Reliable Correlations between Torque and Capacity

9. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. Round Shaft Better Buckling Capacity More Lateral Capacity Allows Inspection Facilitates Grouting

10. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. Protects Bolt Hole Increased Torque Quicker Coupling = Faster Installation Increased Flexural Strength Greater Rigidity Reinforced Coupling

11. Copyright 2011 – Magnum Piering, Inc. Improves Penetration Less Wobble = Better Lateral Capacity Less Slippage = Faster Installation Better in Cobble and Debris Less Spin-Out Dual Cutting Edge (DCE) Helix

12. Contact Information Magnum Piering, Inc. www.magnumpiering.com 800-822-PIER (7437) 6082 Schumacher Park Drive West Chester, OH 45069