Fairfield Plaza Addition

Due to unsuitable miscellaneous fill soils at the site of the Fairfield Plaza Addition, helical piles were selected to provide foundation support for the planned one-story addition.  Cuoco Structural Engineers LLC recommended helical piles due to ease of installation and minimal vibration.

Project Summary:

• Helical Pile Type: SS175
• #  Helical Piles: 64
• Location: Oxford, CT 06478
• Installation Depth: 20-35 Feet
• Equipment Used: Case 580
• Challenge/Unique Aspect: Being able to install a highly loaded and vibratory free pile next to an existing building
• Engineer/Architect: Cuoco Structural Engineers
• General Contractor: Cuoco Structural
• Certified Installer: Soil Testing, Inc.