An advertising sign company was constructing a large (48’ x 20’) sign in the Boston area. The sign was to be mounted 76’ above ground on a single pipe column. This resulted in an extremely large overturning force. Traditional piles were not feasible as soil conditions at the site were extremely weak. Concrete spread footing was proposed , but due to the soil conditions and proximity, the excavation required large back sloping and would have

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