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.
Abstract:
A multi-purpose drainpipe (1) having a fluid containment transport (4) and a longitudinally running fluid capture opening (5). A fluid capture wall (3) and a flush pipe chase (2) run co-parallel, creating a capture entrance (6), and are shaped to change direction of fluid entering the capture opening (5) by approximately ninety to one-hundred-eighty degrees. The flush pipe chase (2) provides means for holding a flushing tube (8). The capture entrance is located in close proximity to the flush opening (7) of the flush pipe chase (2).
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) and a method (30, 40) are provided for lifting and leveling an existing building (100). At least a first non-cylindrical support section (12) having a substantially rectangular shape and first and second ends is located within the earth (7) at a position underneath the existing building (100). A cap support section (13) is placed in contact with the second end of the first non-cylindrical support section (12). A jack (73/74) is disposed on the upper side of the cap support section (13) and raised until the foundation (96) of the existing building (100) has been lifted to a desired height. The non-cylindrical support section (12) has low bearing and high friction characteristics. The low bearing characteristics enable the apparatus (10) to be driven further into the earth (7) than cylindrical pilings that are commonly used to lift and level existing buildings (100). The high friction characteristics assist in maintaining the stability of the apparatus (10) once installed.