Global Patent Index - EP 1348812 A1

EP 1348812 A1 20031001 - Building methods and apparatus

Title (en)

Building methods and apparatus

Title (de)

Baumethoden und Einrichtung

Title (fr)

Méthodes et dispositif de construction

Publication

EP 1348812 A1 20031001 (EN)

Application

EP 02076194 A 20020327

Priority

EP 02076194 A 20020327

Abstract (en)

A method is disclosed of constructing a chamber 10, such as a cellar, which is at least partially sunken into the ground without the prior excavation of a hole. The method includes: a) forming one or more ground anchors below the intended location in the ground of the chamber, b) providing above the intended location in the ground of the chamber, a prefabricated and substantially hollow lateral wall structure; c) forcing said wall structure down into said ground towards its intended location using the one or more ground anchors; and d) excavating spoil from within a sunken portion of said wall structure so as to clear therein a space. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

E02D 15/08; E02D 23/08

IPC 8 full level

E02D 15/08 (2006.01); E02D 23/08 (2006.01); E04B 1/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E02D 15/08 (2013.01); E02D 23/08 (2013.01); E04B 1/0015 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1348812 A1 20031001

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 02076194 A 20020327