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A pile system selected for substantial industrial loading.
Industrial Project · Hamilton
Chemical storage tank foundations.
P658 battered helical piles and reinforced slab connections delivered demanding vertical and lateral support on Burlington Street.
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Engineered for industrial loads
Industrial storage tanks require exceptional stability and predictable performance. Postech Hamilton installed battered piles to resist vertical and lateral forces and welded rebar connections to integrate the pile system with a 48-inch reinforced concrete slab.
The combined system created a durable foundation for heavy tanks and sensitive industrial equipment in challenging soil conditions.
Project typeCommercial / industrial
ApplicationChemical storage tanks
LocationBurlington St., Hamilton
Pile typeP658 battered piles
ConnectionWelded rebar
Foundation48-inch reinforced slab
Lateral resistance
Battered orientation helps resist side forces and movement.
Concrete integration
Welded connections tied piles into the reinforced slab.
Commercial engineering case study
Designed for heavy vertical and lateral loading.
Chemical storage tanks and their reinforced slabs impose substantial permanent loads. The foundation also has to resist lateral forces and maintain alignment around sensitive industrial equipment. For this Burlington Street project, ordinary residential pile details would not have been appropriate.
Postech Hamilton installed P658 battered helical piles with welded rebar connections. The battered orientation increased lateral resistance, while the welded reinforcement integrated each pile with the 48-inch concrete slab to form a coordinated industrial foundation system.
P658 battered helical pilesVertical and lateral load resistanceWelded rebar pile connectionsIntegration with a 48-inch reinforced slabEfficient installation on an active commercial site
Frequently asked questions
Why were battered piles used?+
Angled or battered piles increase resistance to lateral forces that can act on large tanks and industrial structures.
Can helical piles connect to reinforced concrete?+
Yes. Purpose-designed heads and welded reinforcement can integrate piles into concrete slabs and structural elements.
Where was this project completed?+
The chemical storage tank foundation was installed on Burlington Street in Hamilton, Ontario.
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