Patent ID: 8347571
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
1. A structural column assembly for temporarily supporting a longitudinally extending post having a top portion and a bottom portion being bedded in a concrete footing formed in situ in a hole having a longitudinal depth measured from a surrounding grade surface to a floor thereof, said assembly comprising: a stilt disposed in the hole to temporarily support the post in a generally vertical orientation with the bottom portion of the post spaced at a predetermined distance from the earthen floor as a footing of concrete is poured in the earthen hole, the stilt comprising a plurality of generally vertically extending members and a plurality of generally horizontally extending members, wherein at least one horizontal member of the plurality of generally horizontally extending members is connected with two vertical members of the plurality of generally vertically extending members at a radially outer position with respect to the bottom portion of the post, at least one horizontal member of the plurality of generally horizontally extending members is connected with two vertical members of the plurality of generally vertically extending members at a position between the bottom portion of the post and the floor upon the post being temporarily supported in the earthen hole by the stilt, and at least one horizontal member of the plurality of generally horizontally extending members is connected with two vertical members of the plurality of generally vertically extending members at a position adjacent to the floor and wherein the at least one horizontal member is directly connected with the two vertical members adjacent to the floor and includes a portion thereof in contact with the floor.