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Helical Piers: Sirata Beach Hotel, St. Pete Beach, FL

by | Dec 30, 2020

The project is a commercial resort pool in need of pre-construction helical piers for the main pool and pool deck area.

Challenge

• Soil conditions in FEMA flood zone

Solution

Helicon worked alongside the geotechnical design team to develop a pre-construction helical pier program designed to meet the building code load criteria. The helical pier system was installed to a competent bearing stratum as defined by the engineer. A total of 56 helical piers were installed during the course of this project. The helical piers were installed below the surface for a running average of 12 ft below existing wall footing elevation. The helical piers were documented to have sufficient uplift resistance capacity, as measured and correlated by installation torques for the helical piers. Efficient planning & coordination was key to overcoming the challenges & limitations. Helicon collaborated with the Geotechnical Engineer of Record throughout the work and confirmed all recommended criteria were followed. Image

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Jay Silver

Jay Silver is the Founder and President of Helicon, Florida’s leading geotechnical construction company specializing in foundation repair, soil stabilization, deep foundations, and underpinning solutions.

Under his leadership, Helicon has become one of Florida’s top foundation repair providers and a trusted partner for homeowners, builders, and contractors across the state. Jay is recognized as an expert in geotechnical construction and is active in professional organizations advancing the industry.