Method and apparatus for emplacing columns
View Patent ↗A sonic drilling apparatus with adapter for emplacing columns includes a sonic drilling apparatus generating vibrational waves and having a fitting. An adapter is coupled to the fitting for removably attaching a column to the sonic drill apparatus. A centering assembly is positioned below the adaptor for receipt of a column therethrough.
1. A method of emplacing a column comprising the steps of:
providing a sonic drilling apparatus generating vibrational waves and including a fitting;
providing an adapter coupled to the fitting for removably attaching a column to the sonic drill apparatus;
providing a centering assembly positioned below the adaptor and laterally adjustable in relation thereto, for receipt of a column therethrough;
providing a track carried by the sonic drill apparatus;
providing a carriage carried by and reciprocally moveable along the track;
providing a centering frame including a base coupled to and extending from the carriage;
providing a column;
attaching the adapter to the column;
positioning the centering assembly around the column to prevent lateral movement thereof; and
driving the column into a supporting substrate to a depth sufficient to provide stability to the column.
2. A method of emplacing a column as claimed in claim 1 wherein the column is one of a tubular polygonal column and an I-beam.