The city of Cape May, in combination with the local Board of Education, joined to create an above grade nature trail/walkway giving access to students, citizens and visitors to create a meandering boardwalk through pristine wetlands to observe and commune with nature. Helicals with concrete footers supported the walkway and four observation areas 8′ to 9′ above grade. The concrete together with the 2 7/8″ helicals was less expensive than bumping up to 3 1/2″ piles.
Project Summary:
- Helical Pile Type: 2 7/8″ Pipe Piles .203 wall
- # of Helical Piles: 354
- Location: Cape May, NJ
- Installation Depth: 20′ – 30′
- Helix Plates/Ultimate Pile Capacity: 12 Tons with 5,400 Ft. Lbs. of Torque
- Equipment Used: Cat Excavator
- Challenge/Unique Aspect: The City of Cape May wanted minimum disturbence to the wetlands. Titan used a small excavator and 80 marsh mats to install with full compliance with NJ DEP requirements and regulations for working in protected wetlands.
- Danbro Installer: Titan Shoring & Construction
- Engineer/Architect:
Arthur Chew-Inspection
Engineering Design Asssociates-Structural Engineers - General Contractor: Massett Building Co.
