31 66 00 Helical Pier/Anchor Deep Foundations

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The work covered by this section includes the furnishing of all labour, materials, equipment
and incidentals for the construction and inspection of the helical piers/anchors as shown on
the Contract Drawings and construction specifications. The work included in this section
includes but is not limited to, the following:

a. Furnishing and placement of test helical piers/anchors if necessary

b. Completion and reporting on load test of helical piers/anchors
c. Furnishing and placement of production helical piers/anchors
d. Furnishing and placement of grout column
e. Furnishing and placement of termination
f. Furnishing report confirming capacities of installed helical piers/anchors

B. Related Sections

a. Section [ ] – Excavation and Fill

b. Section [ ] – Concrete
c. Section [ ] – Structural Steel
d. Section [ ]–

1.02 REFERENCES

Note: All helical piers/anchors must be designed in consultation with a qualified civil engineer, in accordance with established
geotechnical procedures, structural codes, and in accordance with all jurisdictional regulations.

A. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

a. ASTM A29/A29M Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought and Cold Finished
b. ASTM A36/A36M Structural Steel
c. ASTM A53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless
d. ASTM A153 Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
e. ASTM A252 Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles
f. ASTM A775 Electrostatic Epoxy Coating
g. ASTM A193/A193M Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High
Temperature Service
h. ASTM A320/A320M Alloy-Steel Bolting Materials for Low Temperature Service
i. ASTM A325 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi
Minimum Tensile Strength
j. ASTM A500 Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in
Rounds and Shapes
k. ASTM A513 Standard Specification for Electric Resistance Welded Carbon and Alloy
Steel Mechanical Tubing
l. ASTM A536 Standard Specifications for Ductile Iron Castings
m. ASTM A572 HSLA Columbium-Vanadium Steels of Structural Quality
n. ASTM A618 Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural
Tubing
 o. ASTM A656 Hot-Rolled Structural Steel, High-Strength Low-Alloy Plate with Improved
Formability
p. ASTM A958 Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, and Alloy, with Tensile
Requirements, Chemical Requirements Similar to Wrought Grades
q. ASTM A1018 Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy Thickness Coils, Hot Rolled, Carbon,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, Columbium or Vanadium, and High-Strength Low-
Alloy with Improved Formability
r. ASTM D1143 Method of Testing Piles Under Static Axial Compressive Load
s. ASTM D3689 Method of Testing Individual Piles Under Static Axial Tensile Load

B. American Welding Society (AWS):

a. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel

b. AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code – Reinforcing Steel

C. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

a. ASCE 20-96 Standard Guidelines for the Design and Installation of Pile Foundations

D. Deep Foundations Institute (DFI):

a. Guide to Drafting a Specification for High Capacity Drilled and Grouted Micropiles for
Structural Support, 1st Edition, Copyright 2001 by the Deep Foundation Institute (DFI)

E. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE):

a. SAE J429 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
B. Five (5) sets of site specific shop drawings sealed by a registered professional engineer in
the province of [XXXXX] submitted in accordance with Section [ ]. Shop drawings to
include:

a. Helical Pier/Anchor number, location, and pattern by assigned identification number

b. Helical Pier/Anchor design load
c. Type and Size of Helical Pier/Anchor shaft
d. Helical configuration (number and diameter of helical plates)
e. Minimum effective torque requirement
f. Inclination of helical pier/anchor
g. Grout column diameter and length
h. Connection details

C. Certified mill test reports for the central steel shaft to the Owner for record purposes. The
ultimate strength, yield strength, % elongation, and chemistry composition shall be
provided.
D. Proof of ISO 9001 registration at the facilities producing the helical piers/anchors to be used
on the project.

E. Canadian Construction Materials Center (CCMC) evaluation report from manufacturer of

helical materials.
F. Calibration reports for installation equipment utilized on the project. The calibration
tests shall have been completed within one year of the date submitted.
 G. The Contractor shall submit plans for (XX) pre-production and (XX) production tests for the
helical piers/anchors to the Owner for review and acceptance prior to beginning load tests.
The purpose of the test is to determine the load versus displacement response of the helical
pier/anchor and provide an estimation of ultimate capacity.
H. After completion of the test piers/anchors (pre-production and production), the Contractor
shall submit the results to the Owner for approval to begin production pier/anchor installation.
I. After completion of the installation of the helical piers/anchors, the Contractor shall provide
the Owner with a report of all helical piers/anchors installed on the project certifying the
ultimate load capacity of the piers/anchors installed sealed by a professional engineer
registered in the province of the project.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Helical Pier/Anchor Manufacturer Qualifications

a. Helical pier/anchor components shall be manufactured by a facility whose quality

systems comply with ISO (International Organization of Standards) 9001 requirements.
b. Helical pier/anchor manufacturer shall have had an Evaluation Report completed by
Canadian Construction Materials Center.
c. Design of helical piers/anchors shall be performed by a professional engineer licensed in
the province of the project in accordance with existing local code requirements.

B. Helical Pier/Anchor Installer Qualifications:

a. Installation shall be completed by a contractor who is certified by the manufacturer to

install the manufacturer’s material. Installer shall provide proof of installations of similar
nature, complexity or dollar cost.
b. Contractor shall conform to all local and provincial licensing and bonding requirements.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirements Section.

B. Comply with all manufacturer’s ordering instructions and lead-time requirements to avoid
construction delays.
C. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers
packaging with identification labels intact.

a. Coordinate delivery and helical pier/anchor construction schedule to minimize

interference with normal use of buildings adjacent to the project.
b. Unload units at job site in such a manner that no damage occurs to the product.

1.06 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A. Do not install helical piers/anchors during heavy rain or heavy snowfall.

B. Do not place grout materials that are frozen or partially hydrated.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 HELICAL PIERS/ANCHORS

A. Manufacturer:
 A.B. Chance Civil Construction
210 North Allen Street
Centralia MO, 65240
Phone: 573-682-8414
Fax: 573-682-8660
Email: civilconstruction@hps.hubbell.com

B. The helical piers/anchors shall have a central shaft that is hot rolled Round-Corner-Square
(RCS) solid steel bars meeting dimensional and workmanship requirements of ASTM A29
and have the following properties:

SS5 – 1-1/2” Material:

Torsional strength rating = 5 500 ft.lbs
Ultimate Resistance Capacity = 240 kN (55 000 lbs)
SS175 – 1-3/4” Material:
Torsional strength rating = 11 000 ft.bs
Ultimate Resistance Capacity = 480 kN (110 000 lbs)
SS200 – 2” Material:
Torsional strength rating = 15 000 ft.lbs
Ultimate Resistance Capacity = 660 kN (150 000 lbs)
SS225 – 2-1/4” Material:
Torsional strength rating = 20 000 ft.lbs
Ultimate Resistance Capacity = 890 kN (200 000 lbs)

C. The helical piers/anchors shall have helical bearing plates that are hot rolled carbon steel
sheet, strip or plate formed on matching metal dies to true helix shape and uniform pitch and
have the following properties:

SS5 – 1-1/2” Material:

Plate thickness = 9.5 mm (3/8”)
Minimum yield strength = 345 MPa (50 ksi)
Per specification: ASTM A572, A1018 or A656
SS175 – 1-3/4” Material:
Plate thickness = 9.5 mm (3/8”)
Minimum yield strength = 552 MPa (80 ksi)
Per specification: ASTM A1018 or A656
SS200 – 2” Material:
Plate thickness = 12.7 mm (1/2”)
Minimum yield strength = 552 MPa (80 ksi)
Per specification: ASTM A1018 or A656
SS225 – 2-1/4” Material:
Plate thickness = 12.7 mm (1/2”)
Minimum yield strength = 552 MPa (80 ksi)
Per specification: ASTM A1018 or A656

D. The helical pier/anchor central shaft sections shall be bolted connections as follows:

SS5 – 1-1/2” Material:

Bolt Size = 19 mm (3/4”)
Per specification: ASTM A320 Grade 7
SS175 – 1-3/4” Material:
Bolt Size = 22 mm (7/8”)
Per specification: ASTM A193 Grade 7
 SS200 – 2” Material:
Bolt Size = 28.6 mm (1-1/8”)
Per specification: ASTM A193 Grade 7

SS225 – 2-1/4” Material:

Bolt Size = 32 mm (1-1/4”)
Per specification: ASTM 1930 Grade 7

2.02 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.

2.03 GROUTING MATERIAL

A. Cement for Helical Pulldown Micropile grout shall be Type G Portland cement conforming to
CSA A3000 Cementitious Material Compendium. Prepackaged, non-shrink cements grouts
shall be subject to the review and acceptance of the Owner.
B. Water for mixing grout shall be potable, clean and free from impurities, which maybe
detrimental to grout or steel. Potable water shall be available in quantities sufficient to mix
grout and for equipment clean-up.
C. Sand fillers may be used in the grout mix as an extender with large diameter grout columns,
subject to the approval of the engineer. Use fine sand only. Medium or coarse sand not be
permitted. Small diameter grout columns shall not include aggregate.

2.04 DISPLACEMENT PLATES AND CENTRALIZERS

A. Displacement plates (lead or extension plates) shall be fabricated from steel or other material
(not wood) that will not affect the structural integrity of the central steel shaft or grout column.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 ACCEPTABLE INSTALLERS

A. EBS Engineering and Construction Limited, 320 Woolwich Street, Breslau ON

Phone: 1-866-649-3613
Fax: 519-648-2526
Email: info@ebseng.com

B. Desjardin House Movers Ltd., 267 East Pike Road, Windsor ON

Phone: 519-979-0033
Fax: 519-979-0048
Email: desjardinhousemovers@hotmail.com

C. Jacques Belisle Construction Ltee, 1206 Theater Road, Casselmann ON

Phone: 613-764-3018
Fax: 613-764-1710
Email: info@jbcl.ca

3.02 EXAMINATION

A. Acceptance of Site Verification of Conditions:

 a. General Contractor shall inspect, accept and certify in writing to the helical pier/anchor
subcontractor that site conditions meet specifications for the following items prior to
installation of the helical piers/anchors.
i. Verify sub-grade preparation and elevations conform to the specified requirement.
ii. Verify location, alignment, and elevations of helical piers/anchors.
iii. Verify location, alignment, and elevations of any services within work area.
iv. The Contractor shall verify that all Helical pier/anchors may be installed in
accordance with all pertinent codes and regulations regarding such items as
underground obstructions, right-of-way limitations, utilities, etc.
v. In the event of a discrepancy, the Contractor shall notify the Owner. The
Contractor shall not proceed with Helical pier/anchor installation in areas of
discrepancies until said discrepancies have been resolved. All costs associated
with unresolved discrepancies shall be the responsibility of the Owner.

B. Do not proceed with installation of helical piers/anchors until sub-grade soil conditions are
corrected by the General Contractor or designated subcontractor.

3.03 PREPARATION
A. The Contractor shall retain a Geotechnical Engineer to oversee all aspects of installation of
the helical piers/anchors. The items to inspect include, but are not limited to the following:
i. Verify type of helical pier/anchor being installed is as specified on the Shop
Drawings.
ii. Verify length of helical pier/anchor installed.
iii. Verify torque readings as specified on the Shop Drawings.

B. Installation equipment shall be rotary type, hydraulic power driven torque motor with
clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation capabilities. The torque motor shall be capable of
continuous adjustment to revolutions per minute (RPM’s) during installation. Percussion
drilling equipment shall not be permitted. The torque motor shall have torque capacity 15%
greater than the torsional strength rating of the central steel shaft to be installed.

Note: Helical pier/anchors should be installed with high torque, low RPM torque motors, which allow the helical screw plates to
advance with minimal soil disturbance.

C. Installation tooling shall consist of a Kelly Bar Adapter (KBA) and Type SS or RS drive tools
as manufactured by helical pier/anchor manufacturer and used in accordance with the
manufacturers written installation instructions.

Note: Installation tooling should be maintained in good working order and safe to operate at all times. Flange bolts and nuts should
be regularly inspected for proper tightening torque. Bolts, connecting pins, and retainers should be periodically inspected for wear
and/or damage and replaced with identical items provided by the manufacturer. Heed all warning labels. Worn or damaged tooling
should be replaced.

D. A torque indicator shall be used during helical pier/anchor installation. The torque indicator
can be an integral part of the installation equipment or externally mounted in-line with the
installation tooling. Torque indicators shall meet requirements set forth by helical pier/anchor
manufacturer.

3.04 INSTALLATION

A. The helical pier/anchor installation technique shall be such that it is consistent with the
geotechnical, logistical, environmental, and load carrying conditions of the project.
B. The lead section shall be positioned at the location as shown on the working drawings.
Battered helical piers/anchors can be positioned perpendicular to the ground to assist in
initial advancement into the soil before the required batter angle shall be established.
C. The helical piers/anchor sections shall be engaged and advanced into the soil in a smooth,
continuous manner at a rate of rotation of 5 to 20 RPM’s. Extension sections shall be
provided to obtain the required minimum overall length and installation torque as shown on
the working drawings. Connect sections together using coupling bolt(s) and nut torqued to
40 ft-lb.
D. Sufficient down pressure shall be applied to uniformly advance the helical pier/anchor
sections approximately 3 inches per revolution. The rate of rotation and magnitude of down
pressure shall be adjusted for different soil conditions and depths.
E. Prepared grout shall be added immediately after lead displacement disk has started to
penetrate the soil surface. A constant head of grout shall be maintained at all times during
the installation of the helical pier.
F. The torque as measured during the installation shall not exceed the torsional strength rating
of the central steel shaft and shall be recorded at 300 mm (one foot) increments.
G. The minimum installation torque and minimum overall length criteria as shown on the
working drawings shall be satisfied prior to terminating the helical pier/anchor installation.
H. If the torsional strength rating of the central steel shaft and/or installation equipment has
been reached prior to achieving the minimum overall length required, the Contractor shall
have the following options:
i. Terminate the installation at the depth obtained subject to the review and acceptance
of the Owner, or:
ii. Remove the existing helical pier/anchor and install a new one with fewer and/or
smaller diameter helix plates. The new helix configuration shall be subject to review
and acceptance of the Owner. If re-installing in the same location, the top-most helix
of the new helical pier shall be terminated at least (3) three feet beyond the
terminating depth of the original helical pier/anchor.
I. If the minimum installation torque as shown on the working drawings is not achieved at the
minimum overall length, and there is no maximum length constraint, the Contractor shall
have the following options:
i. Install the helical pier/anchor deeper using additional extension sections, or:
ii. Remove the existing helical pier/anchor and install a new one with additional and/or
larger diameter helix plates. The new helix configuration shall be subject to review
and acceptance of the Owner. If re-installing in the same location, the top-most helix
of the new helical pier/anchor shall be terminated at least (3) three feet beyond the
terminating depth of the original helical pier.
iii. De-rate the load capacity of the helical pier/anchor and install additional helical
piers/anchors. The de-rated capacity and additional helical piers/anchors location
shall be subject to the review and acceptance of the Owner.
J. If the helical pier/anchor is refused or deflected by a subsurface obstruction, the installation
shall be terminated and the pile removed. The obstruction shall be removed, if feasible, and
the helical pier/anchor re-installed. If the obstruction can’t be removed, the helical
pier/anchor shall be installed at an adjacent location, subject to review and acceptance of the
Owner.
K. If the torsional strength rating of the central steel shaft and/or installation equipment has
been reached prior to proper positioning of the last plain extension section relative to the final
elevation, the Contractor may remove the last plain extension and replace it with a shorter
length extension. If it is not feasible to remove the last plain extension, the Contractor may
cut said extension shaft to the correct elevation. The Contractor shall not reverse (back-out)
the helical pier/anchor to facilitate extension removal.
L. The average torque for the last three feet of penetration shall be used as the basis of
comparison with the minimum installation torque as shown on the working drawings for
 compression (pier) applications and average torque for the last five feet of penetration shall
be used for tension (anchor) applications. The average torque shall be defined as the
average of the last three readings recorded at one-foot intervals.
M. The Contractor shall record the torque values for each individual helical pier/anchor at 300
mm (1 foot) increments during installation. These records shall be available to the Owner at
their request.
N. Perform load tests as required by Section 1.03 Paragraph G as stated in this specification.
Tests shall be completed according to ASTM D1143 Quick Test Method.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. The tolerances quoted in this section are suggested maximums. The actual values
established for a particular project will depend on the structural application.
B. Centerline of helical pier/anchor shall not be more than 75 mm (3 inches) from indicated plan
location.
C. Helical pier/anchor plumbness shall be within 2 of design alignment.
D. Top elevation of helical pier/anchor shall be within +25 mm (+1 inch) to –50 mm (-2 inches)
of the design vertical elevation.
E. Tested helical piers/anchors shall not exceed (XX) mm of vertical movement when loaded to
ultimate resistance capacity. Permanent deformation shall not exceed (XX) mm. At the
discretion of the Owner, if helical pier/anchor exceeds this criterion, the Contractor shall
install and retest another pier/anchor. Costs for this shall be negotiated in advance of the
start of a retest.

It is the responsibility of the structural engineer of record to establish acceptance criteria for Helical
pier/anchor verification tests, which can be incorporated into the project specific specification. Load testing
also provides the means to verify the empirical ratio between the ultimate capacity and the average
installing torque of the Helical pier/anchor for a specific project site.