MAGNUM® Moment Frames for Elevated Coastal Structures
Strong Support. Open Framing. Greater Flexibility.
MAGNUM® Moment Frames provide a steel foundation solution for elevated homes and structures in coastal, flood-prone, and hurricane-prone areas.
Combined with MAGNUM® Helical Piles, the system transfers structural loads into suitable bearing soils while the rigid steel frame provides the lateral support needed for elevated construction.
The Advantage of an Open Moment Frame
Unlike foundation systems that rely on diagonal or cross bracing, MAGNUM® Moment Frames use rigid frame connections to create lateral strength.
That provides several important advantages:
- No cross bracing needed
- Open space beneath the structure
- No separate lateral bracing within the frame bays
- Greater flexibility for architectural finishes
- Patented steel connection system
- Compatible with MAGNUM® Helical Pile foundations
- Hot-dip galvanized steel available for corrosion protection
The open-frame configuration is especially valuable for elevated coastal homes where access, parking, storage, appearance, and floodwater movement beneath the structure may all be important considerations.
Built for Coastal Construction
MAGNUM® Moment Frames combine the benefits of a deep helical pile foundation with a rigid structural steel frame capable of supporting vertical and lateral loading.
The modular steel system also provides flexibility for new construction, elevated homes, modular structures, house lifts, and other projects where conventional bracing can interfere with the usable space beneath the building.
A Smarter Way to Build Above the Flood Zone
Elevating a structure should not mean filling the space below it with diagonal bracing.
MAGNUM® Moment Frames provide the strength required above while helping keep the area below open, accessible, and flexible.
Contact Slabjack Foundation to learn more about MAGNUM® Moment Frames and helical pile foundation systems.