Verify and Complete Pile Installation
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What happens here
Once the helical pile has been successfully driven to the engineered depth and the required installation torque has been achieved and verified, disengage the auger drive. Carefully lift the machine's arm and maneuver the equipment away from the newly installed pile. The video shows the operator backing the machine away, revealing the top portion of the helical pile protruding from the ground. This exposed part is typically a galvanized steel tube designed to accept a specific cap or adapter, which will be used to attach the structure's framing (e.g., a deck beam). The text overlays 'helical piles are easier' and 'helical piles require no inspection' reinforce the stated benefits of this foundation method, implying reduced complexity and oversight compared to traditional concrete footings.
Goal: Confirm successful installation of the helical pile and prepare it for structural attachment.
Tools and materials
- Helical Pile GoliathTech — The completed foundation element, now securely in the ground
- Measuring Tape — Verifying the final height of the installed pile relative to the finished grade or deck surface
- Mini Skid Steer Bobcat MT85 — Safely disengaging and removing the auger attachment from the installed pile location