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METAL FOUNDATIONS The strongest, most durable, most reliable and

METAL FOUNDATIONS The strongest, most durable, most reliable and most cost-effective alternative to concrete foundations. You can add personalized information here. Presented to, presented by, …etc. You may also choose to personalize the last page with your contact information. DIAGRAM

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METAL FOUNDATIONS The strongest, most durable, most reliable and

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  1. METAL FOUNDATIONS The strongest, most durable, most reliable and most cost-effective alternative to concrete foundations. You can add personalized information here. Presented to, presented by, …etc. You may also choose to personalize the last page with your contact information

  2. DIAGRAM Basic Foundation Design

  3. BASIC • FOUNDATION DESIGN • Central Pipe Column

  4. BASIC • FOUNDATION DESIGN • Central Pipe Column • Tapered EndThe tip is tapered to ease the installation of the foundation into soil

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. STANDARD DESIGN DATA Unfactored 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 engineerswill custom design a steel foundation, with specific installation procedures and equipment, to meet your needs.

  8. DESIGN Determining Factors

  9. DESIGN: Determining Factors • LOAD • The Maximum Load of the structure to be mounted • Dead load • Wind load • Ice load • Combined dead and wind • Combined dead, ice and wind

  10. DESIGN: Determining Factors • SOIL • Geotechnical Report • Boring Logs/Plans • Blow Counts • Water Table Depth • Soil Type • Soil Resistency/Aggressiveness or Corrosion Loss Rate

  11. 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

  12. DESIGN Developing Custom Designs

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. DESIGN: Developing Custom Designs • PROPRIETARY DESIGN METHODDrawings • CAD Drawings • All drawings are reviewed and approved by an independent engineering firm

  16. 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

  17. FABRICATION Engineering Foundations

  18. 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

  19. FABRICATION: Engineering Foundations • FINISHING • If necessary foundations are hot dip galvanized or epoxy coated to exact specifications that are predetermined by our design system

  20. INSTALLATION Method and Process

  21. 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

  22. INSTALLATION: Determining Method • DELIVERY AND MOBILIZATION • Foundations aredelivered to the job site ready to install • Metal Foundations shows up onsite with all necessary equipment and manpower to install the foundations

  23. 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

  24. SAVE Time and Money

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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 methodisintended as an example only.

  28. THE PERFECT SOLUTION

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. HISTORY OF SUCCESS With 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 15003 724-266-1066 Toll Free: 855-356-3825 info@metalfoundationscorp.com www.metalfoundationscorp.com

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