METAL FOUNDATIONS The strongest, most durable, most reliable and

most cost-effective alternative to concrete foundations.

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DIAGRAMBasic Foundation Design

BASIC FOUNDATION DESIGN

• Central Pipe Column

BASIC FOUNDATION DESIGN

• Central Pipe Column

• Tapered EndThe tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil

BASIC FOUNDATION DESIGN

• Central Pipe Column

• Tapered EndThe tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil

• FinsTwo – four steel fins are welded on the sides of the pipe

BASIC FOUNDATION DESIGN

• Central Pipe Column

• Tapered EndThe tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil

• FinsTwo – four steel fins are welded on the sides of the pipe

• Top PlateTo mount a structure to the foundation

STANDARD DESIGN DATAUnfactored Loads*

The following values are for reference only andrepresent the typical design loads applicable to a standard Metal Foundations design and installation method.

• Shear Force – 55.0 Kips• Axial Force Up – 50.0 Kips• Axial Force Down – 70.0 Kips• Torsional Moment – 300.0 Kip-ft• Overturning Moment – 3,000.0 Kip-ft

*In the event a higher value than those listed above and/or a restrictive condition of allowable deflection is required, our highly-trained engineers will custom design a steel foundation, with specific installation procedures and equipment, to meet your needs.

DESIGNDetermining Factors

DESIGN: Determining Factors

LOADThe Maximum Load of the structure to be mounted

• Dead load• Wind load• Ice load• Combined dead and wind• Combined dead, ice and wind

DESIGN: Determining Factors

SOIL

• Geotechnical Report• Boring Logs/Plans• Blow Counts• Water Table Depth• Soil Type• Soil Resistency/Aggressiveness

or Corrosion Loss Rate

DESIGN: Determining Factors

FORCES

• Maximum Overturning Moment• Moment of Fatigue• Maximum Horizontal Shear• Maximum Lateral Deflection,

Rotation• Others: Maximum Torsional

Moment, Up Force, Down Force

DESIGNDeveloping Custom Designs

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs

PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHODProprietary software and code

• Developed by engineers to consider all of the design’s determining factors

• Geotechnical capacity is based on the Broms (1964) method

• Structural capacity is based on the latest AASHTO specification

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs

PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHODProprietary software and code

• A separate deflection analysis is provided using COM624 (1993) program

• Calculates the required amount of sacrificial steel

• Calculates the corrosion loss rate appropriate for the site soil and water conditions

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs

PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHODDrawings

• CAD Drawings• All drawings are reviewed and

approved by an independent engineering firm

DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs

PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHODCoatings

• Our system considers the soil conditions and anticipated life of the foundation to determine if galvanization or any other type of special coating is necessary

FABRICATIONEngineering Foundations

FABRICATION: Engineering Foundations

SOLID STEEL FABRICATION

• Our foundations are fabricated to ASCE specifications from various grades of solid steel

• Steel thickness, grade, and pipe diameter are predetermined by our proprietary design method

FABRICATION: Engineering Foundations

FINISHING

• If necessary foundations are hot dip galvanized or epoxy coated to exact specifications that are predetermined by our design system

INSTALLATIONMethod and Process

INSTALLATION: Determining Method

METHOD

• Numerous proprietary installation methods utilizing various forms of hydraulic equipment

• Our proprietary design method analyzes the soil type, location, and size of the foundation to determine which of our proprietary installation methods will be most effective

INSTALLATION: Determining Method

DELIVERY AND MOBILIZATION

• Foundations are delivered to the job site ready to install

• Metal Foundations shows up onsite with all necessary equipment and manpower to install the foundations

INSTALLATION: Determining Method

PROCESS

• Small hole is drilled• Insert Foundation• Hydraulic insertion

using a pre-determined method• Any displaced soil is used for backfill• Attach structure

SAVETime and Money

SAVE TIME

• Clients save approximately 50% of the time it takes to install standard concrete foundations

• Pre-engineered steel foundations are delivered to the job site ready to install

• Average installation time per foundation is 3 hours.

• Structure can be mounted the same day the foundation is installed

SAVE MONEY

• Clients save approximately 30% of the cost to install standard concrete foundations

• Faster installation processes require less man hours

• Steel foundations can be removed and relocated (sales tax is often eliminated)

• Patented installation processes require less equipment than concrete

SAVE TIME AND MONEY

The comparison between a typical 5’ 6” dia. X 32” long drilled concrete caisson foundation installation and the Metal Foundations’ installation methodis intended as an example only.

THE PERFECT SOLUTION

THE PERFECT SOLUTION

• Unrivaled for areas where contaminated soil is a concern

• Easily installed in any type of soil

• Perfect for remote locations

• Excellent for areas where concrete is not practical or water is not readily available

THE PERFECT SOLUTION

• Ideal for limited access and congested areas where down time is a concern

• Provides a safer work zone

• High-tech coatings are available for protection in acidic soils

• Eliminates the use of guy wires for many pole installations

• Designed for seismic conditions

HISTORY OF SUCCESSWith patented foundation designs and installation processes, Metal Foundations has installed more than 200,000 steel foundations worldwide.

With a proven track record of durability and reliability, Metal Foundations has clearly positioned its steel foundations as the unparalleled alternative to concrete foundations.

Metal Foundations 930 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003724-266-1066 Toll Free: 855-356-3825 info@metalfoundationscorp.com www.metalfoundationscorp.com