SYSTEMS FOR ELEVATING A BUILDING STRUCTURE ABOVE GRADE, AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

A building structure is supported above a foundation and above grade by a moment frame comprising a plurality of columns and beams. The columns are all generally similar and the beams are all generally similar, such that each column can be attached with up to four beams. The moment frame is secured to a foundation, which may include pilings extending downwardly into the ground. The foundation can include a concrete foundation member or a foundation framework comprising a plurality of attachment members secured together by beams. The pilings can include helical flighting.

主权项

1. A system for elevating a building structure above grade, comprising:
at least four beams each having a transverse attachment flange at respective ends thereof; at least four columns each having a base at one end configured to couple with said foundation and a generally square upper fixture at another end thereof defining four attachment faces, each column further including a support ledge configured to support a respective attachment flange of a beam; the attachments flanges and attachment faces having corresponding patterns of bolt-receiving apertures such that either attachment flange of any one of the beams and any one of the attachment faces of any one of the columns can be placed into confronting relationship with a plurality of the apertures of each of the confronting attachment flange and attachment face aligned in order to be secured together by bolts received in one or more of the aligned apertures, whereby the beams and columns are assembleable with the beams being horizontally disposed and the columns being vertically disposed with the bases coupled with said foundation and at least two attachment faces of each of the columns being secured to the attachment flanges of at least two of the beams to provide a moment frame adapted to support a building structure mounted thereatop elevated from said foundation and above grade.