Abstract: An adjustable semi-flexible shoe is disclosed which is structurally and isometrically adapted for controllably stably supporting a human foot during walking following surgical and therapeutical treatment of the user's lower extremities while simultaneously permitting an approximated natural gait. A laminated elongate sole of semi-flexible polymeric materials has an upper sole laminate which stably supports the foot substantially free of compression while permitting limited longitudinal flexing and a lower outer sole laminate with a substantially flat surface extending from the metatarsal area through the heel area and an upwardly tapered surface in the toe area which affords cushioned approximated natural ambulation. A single integral canvas upper has a lower portion extending transversely through the sole and upper flaps which are adjustably releasably connected with one another to adjustably stably secure the user's foot to the sole.

Abstract: A method for forming three parallel elongate grooves of predetermined size and spacing in a hardenable building material during a plastic state thereof, for forming a perimeter-type building foundation.

Abstract: A process for building-up a pre-formed concrete piling while the piling is in place in terrain to form a finished piling foundation of uniform height above reference terrain level having a pre-formed portion and a cast-in-place portion.