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Introduction toMagnum Piering, IncPresentation by: Howard A. Perko, Ph.D., P.E.

Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLC

MAGNUM Informational Bulletin ISO-MAG1-11A

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and printed by express written permission of the author only.

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U.S. Manufacturer of Foundation Products

Established 1981Cincinnati, Ohio, USA800.822.PIER

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•Helical Piles•Push Piers /Jacked Piles•Solar Panel Foundations•Deck Piers•Steel Pile Caps•Underpinning Brackets•Micropile Brackets•Plate Anchors•Drive Tools

Foundation Products

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WHY CHOOSE MAGNUM?

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Magnum Geo-Solutions, LLC

1-800-822-7437

• Full-Time Structural and Geotechnical Engineers

• Licensed PE’s in 19 States

• Project Submittals• Design/Build Support• Engineering Seminars• Web Tools/Software• Sample Specifications• CADD Plans and Details• Load Test Database

Outstanding Support

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• ISO9001 Accredited Quality Manufacturer

• Internal and External Product Testing/Quality Assurance Verification

• Products Designed in Accordance with ICC-ES Document AC358

• AWS Certified Welders• New U.S. Steel with

Traceable Mill Certificates

Dependable Quality

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• Magnum’s Personnel are Recognized Leaders in their Field. – Chair DFI Helical Foundations and

Tie-Backs Committee, www.dfi.org– Authored ICC-ES Document AC358

“Acceptance Criteria for Helical Foundation Systems and Devices

– Authored IBC2009 Section 18.10.3.3 Helical Piles

– Authored the only Helical Pile Textbook: Perko, H.A. (2009) Helical Piles: A Practical Guide to Installation and Design, John Wiley & Sons, New York

Industry Leaders

Perko (2009) Helical Piles

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Conforming Helix

UNIFORM PITCH AND PARALLEL EDGES

• Less Augering = Less Disturbance

• More Reliable Correlations between Torque and Capacity

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Round Shaft

• Better Buckling Capacity

• More Lateral Capacity

• Allows Inspection• Facilitates Grouting

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• Protects Bolt Hole• Increased Torque• Quicker Coupling =

Faster Installation• Increased Flexural

Strength• Greater Rigidity

Reinforced Coupling

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• Improves Penetration

• Less Wobble = Better Lateral Capacity

• Less Slippage = Faster Installation

• Better in Cobble and Debris

• Less Spin-Out

Dual Cutting Edge (DCE) Helix

Contact InformationMagnum Piering, Inc.

www.magnumpiering.com800-822-PIER (7437)

6082 Schumacher Park DriveWest Chester, OH 45069

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