Fairfield Plaza Addition

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Date: 5/1/2006

Duration: 10 Days

 

Fairfield PlazaDue 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.