Abstract: An underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure includes a plurality of plates each having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end. Each of the plurality of plates is connected to at least another plate of the plurality of plates such that the plurality of plates defines a three-dimensional structure having an open top end and an open bottom end. The underground base further includes a plurality of brackets each connected to one of the plurality of pile plates. At least one reinforcement plate is connected to the body portion of at least one of the plurality of plates. Each of the plurality of plates is made from a first material, and the at least one reinforcement plate is made from a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a terrapin for installing a pipe foundation and works by sandwiching soil for final pin placement. The terrapin is a system used to strengthen unconfined soil layers. The terrapin dramatically reduces the potential for project site disruption by creating a sandwich of the soil layers to strengthen the soil properties during pin placement and installing a casing.

Abstract: A soil stabilizer assembly may include a pipe with a first end, a second end, and a sidewall defining a hollow shaft extending between the first and second ends; a stabilizer connectable to the second end of the pipe with a hollow body and a plurality of extensions extending radially outward from the body; and a cap connectable to the first end of the pipe including a receiving portion for receiving the first end of the pipe and a plate extending across the receiving portion. The hollow body of the stabilizer may be configured to receive the second end at least a portion of the sidewall of the pipe therethrough. The receiving portion of the cap may be configured to receive the first end and at least a portion of the hollow shaft of the pipe therein. The hollow shaft, hollow body, and receiving portion may be coaxially arranged.

Abstract: An underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure that has a pair of plates each having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end. The pair of plates are connected to each other to define a box section and a pair of flanges extending outwardly from opposing vertices of the box section. The base further has a plurality of brackets each connected to one of the plates at the proximal end, a base plate connected to the plurality of brackets, and an adjustment plate connected to the base plate via one or more adjustment fasteners. The adjustment plate is movable relative to the base plate via the one or more adjustment fasteners to adjust an orientation of the adjustment plate relative to the base plate.

Abstract: An underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure that has a pair of plates each having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end. The pair of plates are connected to each other to define a box section and a pair of flanges extending outwardly from opposing vertices of the box section. The base further has a plurality of brackets each connected to one of the plates at the proximal end, a base plate connected to the plurality of brackets, and an adjustment plate connected to the base plate via one or more adjustment fasteners. The adjustment plate is movable relative to the base plate via the one or more adjustment fasteners to adjust an orientation of the adjustment plate relative to the base plate.

Abstract: A soil stabilizer assembly may include a pipe with a first end, a second end, and a sidewall defining a hollow shaft extending between the first and second ends; a stabilizer connectable to the second end of the pipe with a hollow body and a plurality of extensions extending radially outward from the body; and a cap connectable to the first end of the pipe including a receiving portion for receiving the first end of the pipe and a plate extending across the receiving portion. The hollow body of the stabilizer may be configured to receive the second end at least a portion of the sidewall of the pipe therethrough. The receiving portion of the cap may be configured to receive the first end and at least a portion of the hollow shaft of the pipe therein. The hollow shaft, hollow body, and receiving portion may be coaxially arranged.

Abstract: An underground base configured for supporting an above-ground static structure includes a plurality of plates each having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion between the distal end and the proximal end. Each of the plurality of plates is connected to at least another plate of the plurality of plates such that the plurality of plates defines a three-dimensional structure having an open top end and an open bottom end. The underground base further includes a plurality of brackets each connected to one of the plurality of pile plates. At least one reinforcement plate is connected to the body portion of at least one of the plurality of plates. Each of the plurality of plates is made from a first material, and the at least one reinforcement plate is made from a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: A roadway, guard rail or safety barrier having a post and beam construction wherein the beam is mounted to the post by means of a carriage, the beam being secured to the carriage by a securement means, the carriage being adapted to travel longitudinally relative to the post in the event of a collision, the post further including at least one carriage support means, and one or more engagement means on an outer face of the post, the engagement means being adapted to be engaged by the securement means to provide resistance to movement of the carriage with respect to the post, wherein the carriage is sized and shaped so as to not engage or to minimise engagement with the engagement means during the movement.