Silty Marsh Boardwalk Helical Piles
Project Name
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Location
Western Kentucky
Industry / Sector
Government
Project Summary
A scenic boardwalk utilizing CHANCE Helical Piles with Boardwalk Brackets
Product(s)
CHANCE RS2875.203 Helical Piles (Round Shaft 2.875in)
CHANCE Boardwalk Brackets
Soils
Varying, but mostly through a silty marsh
Project Challenges
The project was completed in a National Recreation Area along a nature walkway. This required as little disturbance to the terrain as possible.
Keywords
Boardwalk, scenic walkway, helicals
How did Intech assist in this project?
Intech Anchoring Systems engaged with the US Forestry department and assisted in the design of the project material. The project went out to bid and the project was awarded to Intech. Since Intech does not install the material, we engaged with a local CHANCE partner that coordinated the installation of the project.
What product(s) was/were installed?
A total of (322) RS2875.203 Helical Piles and CHANCE Walkway Brackets were installed.
Why were these products or installation method chosen?
The project scope was to install approximately 1000 feet of boardwalk along a scenic trail. The soils were mostly silty along the lake bottoms and the type of installation method was chosen in order to avoid as much disruption to the natural area as possible.
What were some Project Challenges expected / occurred?
The soil condition varied greatly along the boardwalk path. Due to this, some of the piles’ installation depth needed to be increased to achieve the required torque. This was a relatively minor challenge and was addressed easily by completing a change order and utilizing common material that was secured quickly from local inventories.
What was the outcome of this project?
The project winds throughout the natural scenery of the area. The boardwalk is equipped with safety features and extends across a beautiful bridge overlooking a marsh area were wildlife is commonly spotted.
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