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2.2.4 Helical Pipes<br />

This option would call <strong>for</strong> the helical pipes to be screwed directly into the soil. This<br />

alternative provides the benefit of removing concrete as a consideration in the design. See Figure<br />

2-6 <strong>for</strong> the configuration of this foundation. The geometry of the pipe and the strength of the soil<br />

itself would provide the torsional resistance required in the design. The pipes would need to be<br />

first protected against corrosion and then screwed into the soil.<br />

Figure 2-6. Alternate foundation: helical pipes<br />

One possible drawback to this alternative would be that the helical piles would require<br />

frequent field inspections to ensure that the soil is not failing. The helical piles would not be an<br />

ideal option <strong>for</strong> Florida because of the prevalent poor soil conditions. Also, the helical piles<br />

would be highly susceptible to corrosion because of the direct contact with the soil and possible<br />

direct contact with the water table. In this foundation system, the load would not be transferred<br />

from the steel to the concrete, but rather directly from the steel to the soil. There<strong>for</strong>e a thorough<br />

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