John Meehan Voita

US Patent:

53598296, Nov 1, 1994

Filed:

Dec 7, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/986454

Inventors:

John M. Voita - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

E04B 118

US Classification:

52742

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for fabricating a drilled, concrete pier in the earth at a construction site is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a template from which vertical reinforcement bars may be suspended and disposed in spatial alignment generally defining the periphery of the reinforcement cage. All the vertical reinforcement bars of the reinforcement cage are suspended in vertical disposition from the template. Horizontal ties are positioned at selected sides along the length of the reinforcement bars, and are fastened to the vertical reinforcement bars at said sites. In this way, fabrication of the reinforcement cage is completed while the cage is vertically suspended from the template. The reinforcement cage can be fabricated and suspended directly above, and later lowered into, a hole drilled in the earth for a drilled pier foundation.