Hydraulic and earth engineering – Foundation
Patent
1980-02-06
1982-08-10
Corbin, David H.
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Foundation
521251, 405196, 405221, 405228, 405232, E02B 1700, E02D 2100
Patent
active
043435700
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a support system and method which permits the self-driving supporting columns after the structure has been fully assembled in place and which utilizes the gravitational force acting on this structure to achieve self-driving of the columns in a predetermined direction (e.g., vertically). In this manner, pile driving, predrilling deepholes or preparation of concrete footings can be avoided. The support system of the present invention is also provided with means for resisting movement of the columns out of alignment with the predetermined direction as they are self-driven into the substrate and means for maintaining the structure in a predetermined elevation (e.g., horizontal) as the columns are driven. The system can also include many means for maintaining the structure at a predetermined height relative to the substrate over which it is supported.
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Corbin David H.
Crowley Richard P.
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