Instant Solution: Helical Piers for Charging Station and Sign/Light Post Bases
As the demand for sustainable energy and efficient urban planning grows, the need for robust infrastructure becomes paramount. Helical piers have emerged as the superior solution for constructing charging station bases and sign/light post bases, offering a range of advantages that elevate their standing in these applications.
Rapid Installation for Minimal Disruption:
Time is often of the essence in infrastructure projects, and helical piers shine in terms of rapid installation. The screw-in design allows for quick and efficient installation, reducing downtime and minimizing disruption to the surrounding area. This is especially critical for charging stations that need to be operational promptly and for sign/light post installations in busy urban environments.
Adaptability to Varied Soil Conditions:
Charging stations and sign/light posts can be installed in diverse locations with varying soil conditions. Helical piers, with their ability to adapt to different soils, provide stability in regions with challenging or variable ground compositions. This adaptability ensures a reliable foundation regardless of the site-specific challenges.
Load-Bearing Capacity for Heavy Applications:
Charging stations often house heavy electrical equipment, and sign/light posts may support large signage or lighting fixtures that have to withstand extreme wind loads. Helical piers penetrate deep into the ground to distribute the load evenly across a larger surface area, providing exceptional lateral, uplift and compression load-bearing capacity. This ensures the stability and longevity of the infrastructure, even under the most extreme conditions.
Environmental Friendliness:
Helical piers contribute to environmentally friendly construction practices. The installation process minimizes soil disturbance, preserving the natural landscape and reducing the environmental impact. This aligns with the sustainability goals often associated with alternative energy infrastructure and modern urban development.
Cost-Effective Solution:
While material costs may be slightly higher than traditional concrete foundations, the overall cost-effectiveness of helical piers becomes evident in reduced labor, quick installation, and long-term stability. This makes them a financially sound choice for charging station and sign/light post projects.
Year-Round Installation:
Weather can be a significant factor in construction projects. Helical piers, with their year-round installation capability, provide flexibility in scheduling, allowing projects to proceed without weather-related delays. This is advantageous for infrastructure projects that need to adhere to tight timelines.
Conclusion:
In the realm of charging stations and sign/light post installations, helical piers stand out as a superior foundation solution. Their rapid installation, adaptability to work in varied soil conditions, load-bearing capacity, and environmentally friendly attributes make them the preferred choice for engineers and developers looking to create durable, stable, and sustainable infrastructure in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
INSTANT FOUNDATIONS
Chance Instant Foundations are one-piece steel screw-in foundations that provide cableways allowing for easy wiring in numerous applications, including:
- Roadway Lighting
- Site and Area Lighting
- Sports Lighting
- Small Cell Communications Poles
- Decorative Lighting
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Bollards
- End Zone Tower System
- Signage
- Solar Array Pole Mount
- Rail Signals and Structures
Designed for above-grade and at-grade mounting, these foundations have high strength pipe shafts that resist bending moments and provide excellent lateral capacity .
The original lighting foundation prototypes were developed by A .B . Chance Company in the late 1960’s, and Chance® Instant Foundations® continue to be an economical solution for all pole-base foundation requirements .
Principles of our work:
Quality
We start with the highest quality foundation products available. All code complaint, all ready for installation. All backed by factory warranties and our installation guarantee.
Intelligence
When you are looking for long term stability; knowledge and experience can go a long way toward making a project successful. We will help assemble the right team and information to make it all work.
Execution
Fast, efficient and accurate. We'll show up on time with the right equipment and materials to get the job done. Then go to work to achieve our project objectives. Once completed we deliver a full report to you, and upon approval, to the project engineer and building inspector.
Satisfaction
At PIER EXCEL, we work to achieve consistent client satisfaction by installing top quality products, on time with open communication from start to finish. Understanding your needs ensures that each project satisfies the engineers, the inspectors and most importantly the client.
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