Modular Ground Anchoring Structure Without Concrete Foundations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing anchoring methods for constructions in the ground are complex and costly, requiring excavation, assembly of concrete foundations, and lengthy curing times, which complicates the installation process and increases environmental impact.
Innovation Solution
A modular anchoring device composed of steel support columns and plates with interconnected webs, allowing for easy assembly and shipping in individual parts, which can be quickly assembled on-site and anchored using excavated material without concrete, providing stability against both vertical and horizontal loads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If concrete foundations are used for anchoring constructions, then high stability and load-bearing capacity are achieved, but the installation process becomes complex and time-consuming due to excavation, assembly, and curing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring device is divided into separate modular components: a support column, multiple supporting plates, and connecting webs. These segments can be manufactured independently and assembled on-site, eliminating the need for complex concrete foundation work while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts the essential anchoring function from the concrete foundation concept. Instead of using concrete to provide stability, the device uses a metal framework with supporting plates distributed in a supporting plane that transfers loads to the ground, separating the anchoring function from the material-specific concrete solution.
2Reliability
If concrete foundations are used for anchoring constructions, then high stability is achieved, but installation time and cost increase due to excavation, assembly, and curing processes
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting plates and connecting webs are pre-assembled with the support column at the manufacturing stage, forming a partially complete module. This preliminary assembly reduces on-site installation time, as the components only need to be positioned and connected to the support structure, eliminating the time-consuming concrete curing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the permanent, time-consuming concrete foundation with a metal framework that can be quickly installed and removed if needed. The supporting plates and connecting webs form a temporary but sufficiently stable anchoring system during the operational life of the construction.
3Reliability
If concrete foundations are used for anchoring constructions, then high stability is achieved, but environmental impact increases due to soil sealing and material usage
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the anchoring function from concrete and implements it through a metal framework with supporting plates. This eliminates the need for large volumes of concrete, reducing material waste and the environmental impact associated with concrete production and soil sealing.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a continuous concrete foundation that seals large areas of soil, the invention uses discrete supporting plates positioned at critical load-bearing points. This localized approach provides sufficient stability while minimizing the impact on surrounding soil and allowing for better drainage and vegetation growth in non-anchored areas.
4Device complexity
If modular steel components are used for anchoring, then installation complexity and time are reduced, but resistance to high loads and earthquakes may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring device combines different metal components (support column, supporting plates, connecting webs) into a composite structure that leverages the strengths of each element. The supporting plates distribute loads across multiple contact points with the ground, while the connecting webs provide rigid connections, creating a composite system capable of withstanding high vertical and horizontal loads including earthquake forces.
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AI summary
A device for anchoring constructions in the ground, having a tubular support column or support element and having supporting plates arranged in a supporting plane, wherein the tubular support column is in the form of a continuous part which extends from the supporting plane to above the ground, the tubular support column, the supporting plates and the connecting webs consist of steel, the tubular support column or the support element, the supporting plates and the connecting webs are connected together by screw connections, and the supporting plates are connected to the tubular support column by connecting webs.