Patent ID: 8443573
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A foundation building method for making a blast-resistant foundation supporting a building or tower, the method comprising steps of: a. precasting three or more blocks of concrete each including a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least three side surfaces; b. moving at least three of the blocks into position side-by-side in location for supporting the building or tower, wherein the bottom surfaces of the at least three blocks rest on the ground but not in the ground, and wherein the at least three blocks are separated from one another by distances considerably smaller than a width of at least one of the at least three side surfaces of at least one of the three or more blocks; and c. placing or constructing the building or tower directly in contact with the top surfaces of the at least three of the blocks; wherein the building or tower is supported substantially by the at least three of the blocks; wherein the at least three of the blocks are not bound to one-another through any of their side surfaces; and wherein each of the bottom surfaces of the at least three of the blocks is free of attachment to any poured or manufactured foundation pier or footing within the ground.