Abstract: A piling base apparatus, method for making same, a corresponding foundation pile system, and process for installation, the piling base apparatus having a generally solid body, a top end surface, a bottom end surface, and a side surface extending between the top end surface and the bottom end surface. The surface area of the bottom end surface is less than the surface area of the top end surface. At least one ridge extends generally about the side surface in a generally downward direction from the top end surface to the bottom end surface. Each ridge has an offset surface extending generally outward from the surface of the side surface. An end of a strand is fixed to the piling base apparatus, the strand extending outwardly from the top end surface.