This short, easy-to-follow guide is intended for the preliminary design and selection of helical piles and anchors. The guide covers applications, terminology, advantages and limitations, geotechnical and structural design methods, corrosion protection, load testing, quality control and assurance, and references. This document is intended to be used by engineers and designers with appropriate background knowledge of theoretical soil mechanics and foundation design methods. More detailed design resources are cited.
Edited by: DFI Helical Piles and Tiebacks Committee, Gary L. Seider, P.E., Chair; Wayne Thompson, P.E., Design Guide Sub-Committee Chair, Editor; and Karen Dawson, P.E., Design Guide, Contributor, Editor
Sponsored by: DFI