Transcript Introduction to Magnum Piering, Inc

MAGNUM Informational Bulletin ISO-MAG1-11A
Introduction to
Magnum Piering, Inc
Presentation by: Howard A. Perko, Ph.D., P.E.
Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLC
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U.S. Manufacturer of Foundation
Products
Established 1981
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Foundation Products
•Helical Piles
•Push Piers
/Jacked Piles
•Solar Panel Foundations
•Deck Piers
•Steel Pile Caps
•Underpinning Brackets
•Micropile Brackets
•Plate Anchors
•Drive Tools
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WHY CHOOSE MAGNUM?
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Outstanding Support
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
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Dependable Quality
• 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
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Industry Leaders
• Magnum’s Personnel are Recognized
Leaders in their Field.
Perko (2009)
Helical Piles
– Chair DFI Helical Foundations and TieBacks 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
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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
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Better Buckling Capacity
More Lateral Capacity
Allows Inspection
Facilitates Grouting
Reinforced Coupling
• Protects Bolt Hole
• Increased Torque
• Quicker Coupling =
Faster Installation
• Increased Flexural
Strength
• Greater Rigidity
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Dual Cutting Edge (DCE) Helix
• Improves Penetration
• Less Wobble =
Better Lateral
Capacity
• Less Slippage =
Faster Installation
• Better in Cobble and
Debris
• Less Spin-Out
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Contact Information
Magnum Piering, Inc.
www.magnumpiering.com
800-822-PIER (7437)
6082 Schumacher Park Drive
West Chester, OH 45069