Modular Pile Connection for Horizontal Beam Foundation Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foundation systems, particularly concrete foundations, face challenges in remote locations and time-sensitive applications, and pile configurations often lack modularity and scalability to accommodate various designs and terrains.
Innovation Solution
A pile connection system that includes a pile sleeve and couplings to attach the sleeve to an elongated beam, allowing a pile to extend between the top and bottom of the beam, providing a cost-effective, modular, and scalable solution for foundation support that is easily installed and adaptable to different terrains.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If concrete foundations are used, then foundation support is provided, but installation time is increased and site disruption is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The foundation system is divided into separate modular components: beams, pile connections, and piles. These pre-fabricated segments can be independently manufactured and quickly assembled on-site through mechanical connection, eliminating the time-consuming process of pouring and curing concrete while maintaining structural reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static concrete foundation to a dynamic, adaptable modular system. The pile connections can be adjusted during installation to accommodate varying terrain conditions, and the entire system can be disassembled and relocated if needed, providing both speed of installation and flexibility.
2Ease of operation
If traditional pile configurations with plates or caps are used, then vertical mounting is achieved, but modularity and scalability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The pile connection is designed as a universal component that can accommodate multiple beam types and configurations. The connection system can be arranged in various orientations and combinations to create different structural configurations, enabling both vertical and horizontal mounting options while maintaining full modularity and scalability for various design requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs adjustable and reconfigurable connections that can adapt to different structural needs. Beams can be connected vertically, horizontally, or at various angles using the same basic pile connection components, providing operational flexibility and ease of installation across diverse application scenarios.
3Stability of the object's composition
If deep concrete footers or helical piers are used, then foundation stability is provided, but installation costs and site disruption are increased
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the foundation into standardized beams and pile connections that can be pre-fabricated off-site, the system reduces on-site construction complexity and labor costs. The modular nature allows for efficient manufacturing and rapid assembly, lowering overall installation costs while maintaining stability through proper engineering of the connection details.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses cost-effective, pre-fabricated steel components that can be manufactured economically and installed quickly. While individual components may be replaced or relocated rather than permanently embedded like concrete, the overall system provides adequate stability for its intended application at a lower total cost.
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AI summary
Disclosed is a pile connection for horizontally fixing an elongated beam for a foundation support system. In particular, disclosed is a pile connection including at least one pile sleeve and at least one coupling attaching the at least one pile sleeve to an elongated beam such that a pile within the at least one pile sleeve extends between a top and bottom of the beam. Such a configuration provides a cost-effective, modular, and scalable system that is easily installed and adaptable to a variety of different terrains.