Atlas Piers of Atlanta, Inc. P.O. Box 3313 Alpharetta, GA 30023 Phone: 770-740-0400 Fax: 770-740-1513

The site required compacted fill prior to construction of an addition to the bank. When the contractor noticed cracks appearing in recently installed masonry, soil tests were ordered along the problem area. The results showed that the compacted fill was not extended beyond the area of construction.

The construction schedule required that steel framing be installed, but the structure was showing serious distress. Could the building be saved? Would the structure have to be demolished and rebuilt? What about the budget and time schedule?

The photograph above shows a fracture in the masonry and in the concrete floor.

THE SOLUTION: ATLAS PIERS STABILIZED AND RESTORED THE FOUNDATION!

Atlas Piers of Atlanta installed ATLAS PIERS along the side and at the back of the bank addition. Construction continued on schedule saving the customer time and money!

The general contractor called a meeting with the geotechnical engineer, structural engineer architect and Atlas Piers of Atlanta. It was decided to install an ATLAS PIER as a test pier.

The test pier proved to be successful. The pier was driven to a depth of 42 feet and tested with a force of 62,175 pounds. The project engineer and geotechnical engineer checked the test pier for any long term creep. The results showed that no creep was detected.

At the corner of the structure where settlement occurred, the total dead load, live load and wind load was estimated to be 50,000 pounds. The engineers determined the proper pier spacing after calculating loads.

The chart to the left shows that ultimate pier capacity is over 36,000 pounds higher than the pier load.

The photograph to the left shows how the structure is supported and restored using the ATLAS PIER. The hydraulic hand pump can be seen on the concrete floor. A manifold directs the pressure to several piers for gentle and even support of the structure.

ATLAS PIERS are installed in small excavations using portable equipment. This photograph to the left was taken from the steel framing as the construction continued. Each ATLAS PIER is driven to a load bearing stratum and tested before the structure is supported. The quiet hydraulic pump is visible to the left of the technician. The drive stand and hydraulic drive cylinder can be seen to the right of the technician and adjacent to the structure. Note that an ATLAS PIER is being installed at the left side of the photograph. The hydraulic pump and pier installation equipment are visible.

SUCCESS! These photographs below show the masonry fracture before and after the foundation was restored with ATLAS PIERS. The crack which measured 3/8 inch was completely closed.

Before

After

The construction on the bank continued with no interruptions. The general contractor was able to complete the building on schedule. These photographs show the completed building.

Atlas Piers of Atlanta, Inc.  For more information please contact us at info@atlaspiers.com Office: 770-740-0400 Fax: 770 740 1513