When a major computer manufacturer found themselves on shaky ground, they
chose ATLAS RESISTANCE PIERS for support!
This is the area of work on the computer company's Charlotte
offices. The overburden has been removed form the footing. A technician is preparing the
footing in the foreground while a backhoe excavates the footing in the distance.
THE SOLUTION: ATLAS RESISTANCE PIERS
This major computer manufacturer went to Law Engineering to solve foundation problems at
their Charlotte, North Carolina, offices. Law Engineering Charlotte, Inc. recommended, and
this blue-chip computer company chose, ATLAS RESISTANCE PIERS for the
solution.
PROJECT SUMMARY
| Designed By: |
Law Engineering - Charlotte, Inc. |
| Installed By: |
Gelder & Edwards
General Contractors |
| Number of Piers: |
38 |
| Part Number: |
AP300-3500 |
| Avg. Pier Depth: |
34 to 54 feet |
| Avg. Load per Pier: |
50,000 lbs. |
| Factor of Safety: |
1.6:1 (Yield to Load) |
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Law Engineering's design recommended adding 1.9 million pounds of
additional support to the foundation footing along 210 feet of the structure. The
choice was simple. With ATLAS RESISTANCE PIERS, the company would get the
additional support for the structure, installed quickly with minimal disruption to the
grounds and business inside the building. |
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The footing is excavated
and exposed prior to installing the piers. |
The footing is then notched
and smoothed.
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Each ATLAS
RESISTANCE PIER was driven to a load-bearing strata, tested and verified to
50,000 pounds of support. Law Engineering and the building owner were assured that
the piers were supporting the structure as designed and specified.
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This
detail shows ATLAS RESISTANCE PIERS in tandem for 100,000 lbs. support. |
The soil and landscaping is
restored. |
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Chance
Civil Construction
1026-B South Powell Road
Independence, MO 64056
Office: (816) 796-6800
Fax: (816) 796-0919
Toll Free: (877) 285-2739
Email: info@atlassys.com
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