Foundation lifting and support system and method
US5951206A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D7/02
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A foundation lifting and support system and method according to which two mounting units are attached underneath the foundation and to a wall of the foundation, respectively. A piling is inserted thougb support sleeves of the mounting units and, and a load is applied by a hydraulic unit to the pilings to drive the pilings to bedrock. After resistance is encountered, an additional load is applied to raise the foundation and the foundation is secured in the raised position. The additional load can be applied by the same unit that applied the driving load or by a different unit.
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