Abstract

An underpinning pile assembly for supporting a structure upon the earth has at least one steel pipe, at least one concrete pile segment positioned above the steel pipe, and a transition member interposed between the steel pipe and the concrete pile such that the load of the concrete pile is supported by the steel pipe. The steel pipe includes a plurality of steel pipe segments extending in end-to-end relationship in generally vertical alignment. A key member is received in slots formed in the respective ends of the first and second segments. The plurality of concrete pile segments includes a strand affixed in holes formed through the plurality of concrete pile segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 5/30 - Prefabricated piles made of concrete or reinforced concrete or made of steel and concrete

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).

IPC Classes  ?

• E02B 11/00 - Drainage of soil, e.g. for agricultural purposes

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(l), a top end surface ( 5 ), a bottom end surface ( 6 ), and a side surface ( 3 ) 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 ( 4 ) extending generally outward from the surface of the side surface. An end of a strand ( 7 ) is fixed to the piling base apparatus, the strand extending outwardly from the top end surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 5/72 - Pile shoes