Helical Pier Foundation Solutions

The backbone of any successful pipeline project lies beneath the surface. Our helical pier foundation solutions ensure your pipeline assets remain stable, secure, and compliant across challenging terrains and environmental conditions.

Helical pier foundations are deep foundation systems consisting of steel shafts with one or more helix-shaped bearing plates. These innovative foundation elements are mechanically advanced into the soil until they reach load-bearing strata, providing exceptional structural support with minimal site disruption.

What We Offer

Engineering Excellence

Each helical pier installation is preceded by comprehensive geotechnical analysis and engineered to your project’s specific load requirements, soil conditions, and environmental considerations. Our designs incorporate:

Advanced load calculation methodologies specific to pipeline dynamics
Customized helix configurations for optimal bearing capacity
Corrosion-resistant materials tailored to soil chemistry profiles
Lateral load capacity engineering for terrain movement concerns

Specialized Pipeline Applications

Compressor station foundations: These heavy-duty helical systems provide the rock-solid foundation these vibration-prone facilities demand, with specialized damping elements to minimize operational stresses.
Metering station support: This foundation solution ensures the exact positioning and stability required for accurate measurement equipment.
Pipeline Elevation Transitions: Our adjustable helical systems accommodate pipelines traversing varied elevations while maintaining proper stress distribution.
Water crossing supports: Deep-water helical piers allow for minimal environmental impact at sensitive water crossings.
Unstable soil reinforcement: Advanced helical configurations developed specifically for permafrost, marsh, expansive clay, and other challenging soil conditions.

The SCG Advantage

Environmental Leadership

We strive to lead the industry with our helical pier installation that has a minimal environmental footprint:

No excavation required, eliminating soil disposal concerns
Minimal ground disturbance preserves sensitive ecosystems
Low-impact equipment access requirements for remote locations
No concrete requirements, reducing carbon footprint
Full removability and site restoration potential upon decommissioning

Accelerated Timelines

Time is money in pipeline construction. Our helical pier solutions typically reduce foundation installation time by 60-75% compared to traditional concrete foundations:

Immediate load-bearing capacity upon installation
No concrete curing time
All-weather installation capabilities
Simultaneous multi-point installation capabilities
Reduced permitting time due to minimal environmental impact

Lifecycle Cost Effectiveness

Beyond initial installation efficiency, our systems deliver substantial cost advantages:

Reduced site preparation requirements
Lower equipment mobilization costs
Decreased labor hours and associated costs
Minimal maintenance requirements
Potential for component reuse in future projects
Significant reduction in remediation costs upon decommissioning

Our Process

Assessment

We partner with geotechnical specialists to evaluate your pipeline route and infrastructure needs, conducting soil borings, thermal analyses, and load calculations to develop the optimal foundation strategy.

Installation

Specialized equipment technology ensures each helical pier foundation reaches specifications. This is achieved through real-time data logging, GPS-guided positioning, torque correlation verification, electronic depth monitoring, and quality control documentation.

Testing

Load testing verifies each installation meets or exceeds design requirements, including compression load testing, tension capacity verification, lateral load capacity confirmation, and settlement monitoring.

Documentation

Your project concludes with comprehensive as-built documentation that includes installation records, load test certifications, materials compliance, maintenance recommendations, and warranties.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us today to discuss your pipeline project requirements and discover how our helical pier foundation solutions can ensure your infrastructure stands the test of time.

More Pipeline Services

We offer more than just helical pier foundation services. We do hydro-excavation, hydrostatic testing, pipe repair, pipeline coating, and much more.