Helical Piles - Tiebacks - Anchors Call for Abstracts

Submit abstracts for indoor PowerPoint presentations on the following topics:

• Unique helical pile or anchor use on projects
• Unique design issues or construction site limitations and methods to overcome challenges
• Innovative use of technology or methods in the application of helical piles or anchors
• New applications or research for helical piles or anchors
• Helical pile use on challenging sites (loose sands, organics, clays, etc.)
• Case histories documenting production rates, costs, lessons learned, comparisons to other deep foundation or anchor types, or other information useful for expansion of the industry
• Advances in helical materials: grout, piles, equipment, connections, corrosion protection, etc.
• Quality assurance and control
• Adoption of helical elements in building codes and standards

Outdoor Demonstrations include a live demonstration or showcase that will be observed by all attendees. Each Outdoor Demonstration will have one time slot to present their booth. Attendees will also have a chance to visit each booth during exhibit time. Ten Live Demonstrations Available.

Submit abstracts for outdoor demonstrations on the following topics:

• Unique/creative uses for helical piles
• Advancements in lateral load support for helical piles
• New technology showcases
• Safety and quality control
• Advancements in helical testing procedures
• Diversity of helical applications
• Techniques and advancements for flood zone and wetlands applications