We are dedicated to providing industry-leading ground improvement solutions to address poor soil conditions and help ensure safe and resilient buildings/infrastructure across the Northeast. Each project is unique, with varying demands across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors requiring flexible and adaptable solutions. Geopier® Ground Improvement systems are exceptional for their scalability and provide tailored solutions to meet project-specific needs. From small-scale projects (such as 3,000 SF footprint gas stations) to larger commercial or industrial developments (such as massive >200,000 SF footprint distribution warehouses), we look forward to supporting your project needs from initial feasibility and throughout the estimating and construction process.
Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier (RAP) installation by two crews on a large job site
With Geopier GeoConcrete® Column (GCC) Rigid Inclusions and Rammed Aggregate Pier® (RAP) elements, HELCIAL delivers ground improvement solutions to increase soil bearing capacity and control settlement in extremely poor soil conditions. These solutions offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional deep foundations (piles) and are ideal for a wide range of applications.
Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier (RAP) installation for a small building addition
Geopier GeoConcrete Column (GCC) installation by two crews on a large job site
Geopier Rigid Inclusions (RAPs with CTA)
Education (Bridge Abutment)
This project required embankment support, settlement control, and global stability enhancement for the eastern Anchor Road Bridge approach embankment. The 37-foot tall embankment was constructed with MSE walls and allows traffic to cross the Whiskeag Creek, in route to Morse High School in Bath, Maine. Read more…
Geopier Rigid Inclusions (GCCs)
Commercial (Food Retail)
Geopier GeoConcrete® Column (GCC) Rigid Inclusion elements were used to penetrate through the unsuitable fill and soft/sensitive clay layers. Due to the challenges associated with installing rigid inclusion ground improvement in thick and sensitive clays, the project incorporated a state-of-the-art pre-production testing program to ensure successful implementation. Read more…
Commercial (Warehouse Addition)
Geopier Rammed Aggregate Pier ground improvement allowed for conventional shallow footing and slab-on-grade construction and helped expedite the construction schedule. The RAP elements were designed to limit the total and differential settlement to less than 1 inch and ½ inch respectively, and provided a maximum allowable footing bearing pressure of five (5) kips per square foot. Read more…
