Patent ID: 6503024
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
A method for forming a concrete pierhead in a ground surface and raising the pierhead for leveling a foundation and/or flooring structure, the foundation and/or flooring structure integrally attached to the pierhead, the method steps comprising:excavating a hole next to the foundation; installing a support member in the hole and installing said support member at an angle from the horizontal to a selected depth in the ground surface; installing a jacking assembly around a top portion of said support member and attaching said jacking assembly to the foundation, said jacking assembly including a top jacking plate, a bottom jacking plate and threaded bolts with nuts attaching said top jacking plate to said bottom jacking plate, said top jacking plate received on top of said support member, said jacking assembly also including a sleeve, said sleeve slipped around the top portion of said support structure; pouring concrete around the jacking assembly and next to the foundation and/or flooring structure and allowing the concrete to cure and forming a concrete pierhead around the top portion of said support member and attached to the foundation; and jacking the pierhead upwardly by tightening nuts on said threaded bolts on the top of said top jacking plate and leveling the foundation and/or flooring structure to a level grade.