Pier foundation and method of installation
US5797704A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D27/50
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for consolidating earth and anchor setting device. The apparatus includes a vertical support, a plurality of spaced media consolidation plates swingably mounted to the vertical support, a rib disposed along a lower edge of respective ones of the consolidation plates and a bearing plate secured to the vertical support. The apparatus can be used to install a bearing and moment foundation having an upper surface, a lower surface and a converging side surface. The upper surface is adapted to receive a pushing force for pushing the foundation into the soil and the side surface adapted to contact the soil when a pushing force is applied to the upper surface. The anchoring device can also be used to install a pier foundation having a plug, an installation load bearing member, an installed load bearing member and a cap. A grillage assembly can be used to install the foundation and includes at least a pair of intermediate members forming a grillage, at least one anchor securing the grillage to the soil and a plate member secured to the grillage intermediate members and positioned above the soil surface to assist in at least one of installing a foundation, removing an anchor, te…
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