System and method of supporting structural foundations

摘要

A system and method for supporting a structural foundation supported by a subterranean earth strata. A plurality of support piling segments are disposed in a columnar array beneath the foundation. Each segment has a central channel for receiving a tension or reinforcing member. The distal end of the tension member is anchored beneath the first or lowermost segment in the array. The anchor is sized such that it may not be withdrawn or pulled up through the channels in the segments. After the desired depth of the column is reached, a tension adjustment mechanism is affixed to the proximal end of the tension or reinforcing member and tightened to provide additional compressive force and strength to the columnar array.