Helical piles are being used in seismic regions of the U.S. and other countries, yet there remains much confusion regarding the state of practice and building codes for this pile type. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that piles with comparatively small cross-sections and high anchoring capacity, such as helical piles, could be beneficial for seismic resistance due to their slenderness, higher damping ratios, ductility, and resistance to tip uplift. In addition, helical piles can be easily implemented as a retrofitting solution for foundations that are found to be deficient according to updated seismic codes. Existing seismic testing results, including results from the premier seismic testing research program on helical piles in sand on the University of California- San Diego outdoor shake table, and current design standards are analyzed to make recommendations about how to fill the knowledge gaps and provide quantitative data on the behavior of helical piles under seismic conditions.

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