Document Type
Article
Publication Date
June 2021
Patent Number
11021846
Abstract
A system for forming a piling structure includes a hollow casing, a control assembly positioned proximately to the hollow casing, and a pivoting support device connected to the control assembly. A pivoting electrode is connected to the pivoting support device and configured to extend into the hollow casing. A second electrode is connected to the control assembly and extends into the hollow casing within the range of motion of the pivoting electrode. An electric power source is connected to the pivoting electrode and the second electrode, wherein charge on the electrodes produces a current arc between the pivoting electrode and the second electrode. A lift mechanism is positioned proximately to the hollow casing to control the electrodes position within the hollow casing.
Application Number
16/570420
Recommended Citation
Cotter, John Michael and Guldiken, Rasim O., "Arc melted glass piles for structural foundations and method of use" (2021). USF Patents. 1252.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/1252
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
09/13/2019
