Micro-Pile Foundation Supportoffer expanded opportunities in seismic design.

Continuous and aggressive testing of installed Micro-Pilesprovides valuable information for the Design Professional.Standardized ASTM tests have shown Micro-Piles are capable ofsignificant compressive loads utilizing sub-grade support as wellas higher than expected lateral load capabilities.

In seismic design, the lateral load capabilities are increasinglyimportant as design criteria.

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Lateral Load Test

oj General Contractor: Chastain Construction

Project: Morris SquareCharleston, SC

Engineer:Wright Padgett Christopher &

Associates

Lateral Load Test Results:11.5 kips with I" deflection