Flood/wind resistant building

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2010-03-01

2011-11-29

Lagman, Frederic L (Department: 3672)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Foundation

C052S169900, C052S292000, C405S195100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08066451

ABSTRACT:
The proposed invention is a flood and wind resistant building foundation. The building construction consists of an attached superstructure to a buoyant raft foundation with steel pipe anchor and bent steel plate guide assemblies attached at the foundation corners. The raft foundation is uniformly supported on grade during dry conditions, and on water during flood conditions. The corner anchor/guide assemblies resist wind forces during dry conditions, and provide lateral stability during flood conditions. The raft foundation has plumbing trenches and access space that permit continued use of the building utilities during a flood. This building is made with standard, light weight, low technology construction materials and products with a cost comparable to traditional construction.

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