EP3329053A4 - Open-bottom extensible shells and related methods for constructing a support pier - Google Patents

Open-bottom extensible shells and related methods for constructing a support pier Download PDF

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EP3329053A4
EP3329053A4 EP16831234.6A EP16831234A EP3329053A4 EP 3329053 A4 EP3329053 A4 EP 3329053A4 EP 16831234 A EP16831234 A EP 16831234A EP 3329053 A4 EP3329053 A4 EP 3329053A4
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constructing
open
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support pier
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EP3329053A1 (en
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David J. White
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Geopier Foundation Co Inc
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Geopier Foundation Co Inc
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Priority claimed from US14/809,579 external-priority patent/US9567723B2/en
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Publication of EP3329053A4 publication Critical patent/EP3329053A4/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D7/00—Methods or apparatus for placing sheet pile bulkheads, piles, mouldpipes, or other moulds
    • E02D7/28—Placing of hollow pipes or mould pipes by means arranged inside the piles or pipes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D27/00—Foundations as substructures
    • E02D27/10—Deep foundations
    • E02D27/18—Foundations formed by making use of caissons
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D3/00—Improving or preserving soil or rock, e.g. preserving permafrost soil
    • E02D3/02—Improving by compacting
    • E02D3/08—Improving by compacting by inserting stones or lost bodies, e.g. compaction piles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D2200/00—Geometrical or physical properties
    • E02D2200/16—Shapes
    • E02D2200/1685—Shapes cylindrical
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D2250/00—Production methods
    • E02D2250/0053—Production methods using suction or vacuum techniques

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
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  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Agronomy & Crop Science (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Soil Sciences (AREA)
  • Investigation Of Foundation Soil And Reinforcement Of Foundation Soil By Compacting Or Drainage (AREA)
  • Conveying And Assembling Of Building Elements In Situ (AREA)
  • Bridges Or Land Bridges (AREA)
  • Forms Removed On Construction Sites Or Auxiliary Members Thereof (AREA)
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EP16831234.6A 2015-07-27 2016-07-26 Open-bottom extensible shells and related methods for constructing a support pier Pending EP3329053A4 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US14/809,579 US9567723B2 (en) 2010-09-13 2015-07-27 Open-end extensible shells and related methods for constructing a support pier
PCT/US2016/044038 WO2017019682A1 (en) 2015-07-27 2016-07-26 Open-bottom extensible shells and related methods for constructing a support pier

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EP3329053A1 EP3329053A1 (en) 2018-06-06
EP3329053A4 true EP3329053A4 (en) 2019-03-27

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KR (1) KR102535225B1 (en)
AU (1) AU2016298233B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2993469C (en)
CO (1) CO2018000746A2 (en)
CR (1) CR20180059A (en)
MX (1) MX2018000906A (en)
NZ (1) NZ739321A (en)
PH (1) PH12018500218B1 (en)
WO (1) WO2017019682A1 (en)

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US20110064526A1 (en) * 2009-09-12 2011-03-17 Geopier Foundation Company, Inc. Extensible Shells and Related Methods for Constructing a Support Pier

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CR20180059A (en) 2018-04-20
EP3329053A1 (en) 2018-06-06
AU2016298233A1 (en) 2018-02-15
CA2993469C (en) 2024-01-02
PH12018500218A1 (en) 2018-08-13
KR102535225B1 (en) 2023-05-19
CO2018000746A2 (en) 2018-04-19
WO2017019682A1 (en) 2017-02-02
AU2016298233B2 (en) 2021-08-12
PH12018500218B1 (en) 2018-08-13
MX2018000906A (en) 2018-07-06
KR20180034584A (en) 2018-04-04

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