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The methods of Bell Bottom Pier Foundation Repair

The poured concrete pier or Bell Bottom Pier, the repair method is the basis for more studied and the more permanent solution to concrete slab foundations. A number of methods to repair the base of building owners and tenants. Some of these methods are fast and relatively inexpensive. But there is a method that uses the same design concept used for construction of support columns for the bridge massive road. The Bell Bottom Pier method uses this concept, digging large holes in the damp stone and place steel reinforcing bars in the wet concrete.

The repair method of Bell Bottom Pier base begins with a fifteen to eighteen soil analysis to determine the depth of the foot of bedrock or the soil stability. While the correct length or depth of the batteries can be defined. Rectangular areas extending under the foundations are identified as sites for new docks. If necessary, areas within the structure of the building or house is marked for dock placement. The soil is dug into the box below this "" to a depth of about three feet. Rectangular holes is large enough for holes to be used for excavation the well and bottom of the bell pier. Excavation of the shaft is a simple process. Excavation of the bottom of the bell, which can be up to eighteen feet by below the surface, is a much greater challenge. This is a crucial step because the bell will operate as a "foot" to support the weight of the structure or building a house on solid ground. This excavation is done with a single hole delicate "flare" cut two flanges. After excavation of the soil, to be 'compress inward "with soil that has been" cut ". The bit is set then brought to the surface to remove dirt" cut ". And the process is repeated until a well-formed Bell (foot) is carved into the base of the spring.

The next step in the construction of the method of Bell Bottom Pier Foundation repair is the casting of concrete (fresh concrete method Pier). All the excavated area is filled with high-strength concrete up twenty-four inches below the ground. Then steel bars, he was "tied" together, is placed in the shaft and the top cap of the rectangular pier. The steel will force additional concrete support and withstand earth movements to come. After two weeks, the concrete is dry enough the leveling process. Cylinders hydraulics are used to lift sections of the building or house that has "fallen". Once the entire structure is leveled, and concrete blocks and wedges steel are placed between the top of the pillars and the Foundation to maintain the level position.

There are advantages and disadvantages of each method of repair of the foundation, but the bottom of Bell excels method Pier. Its benefits include the support of most engineers with experience structures with foundations concrete slab. The soil is tested before installation and therefore the depth of the wells can be designed to measure for building or home. The bottom Bell offers a large bearing surface and the whole Bell Bottom Pier Anchor cons rise and resist all the forces of soil movement. Furthermore, no adverse forces exerted on the building or at home during installation. The main disadvantages are that this method is more expensive and requires more time than other methods. However, the method of the bottom of the bell Repair Foundation is a superior solution and permanent foundations for the concrete slab with traffic problems.

About the Author

Martin Dawson is the co-founder of
Dawson Foundation Repair
headquartered in Houston, Texas. He is a leading authority on repairing failed commercial and home foundations using the time tested and thoroughly researched drilled Bell Bottom Pier method. His company has serviced Texas and other southern states since 1984.

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