HOUSE LIFTING BY JACKING

A SEMINAR REPORT

Presented by

VAISHNAVI K SURESH

(Reg. No. TCR19CE120)

Submitted to

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala

State, PIN 680 009

DECEMBER 2022
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE TRICHUR,

THRISSUR, KERALA STATE, PIN 680009

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Seminar Report entitled

HOUSE LIFTING BY JACKING

Was presented by

VAISHNAVI SURESH

(Reg. No. TCR19CE120)

In the seventh semester B. Tech (Civil Engineering) in partial fulfillment of

the academic requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of

Technology, in Civil Engineering in the year 2023 from Govt. Engineering

College Thrissur under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

Harsha K Aravind Prof. Nowshaja P.T.

Assistant Professor Head of Department
Department of Civil Engineering Department of Civil
Engineering
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DECLARATION
I undersigned hereby declare that the project report “HOUSE LIFTING BY
JACKING”, submitted for partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a
degree of Bachelor of Technology of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University,
Kerala is a Bonafide work done by me under supervision of Harsha K Aravind. This
submission represents my ideas in my own words and where ideas or words of others
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also declare that I have adhered to the ethics of academic honesty and integrity and have
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Place: Thrissur VAISHNAVI K

SURESH
Date: 7/12/2022

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I am extremely thankful to my guide Harsha K Aravind, Assistant Professor in Civil
Engineering, for her valuable guidance, constructive suggestions, unparalleled support,
and encouragement to complete this seminar report successfully.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our seminar coordinators

Dr. E.A. Subaida, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Dr. Ragesh P.P Associate
Professor in Civil Engineering, and Prof. Deepak B, Assistant professor in Civil
Engineering, Govt. Engineering College Thrissur, for their precious advice for the
successful completion of this seminar report.

I am very much thankful to Dr. Nowshaja P.T., Professor and Head of the Department,
of Civil Engineering Department, for granting the facilities in our department for the
work.

I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to our group tutors
[Link] M.G, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, and Prof. Deepak B,
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering for their valuable guidance and
encouragement.
I take this opportunity to thank all the Staff members who helped me directly or
indirectly. My hearty recognition to my friends, classmates, family members, and all
those who helped me directly or indirectly in this endeavor.
Above all, I thank the power and spirit of the universe, THE ALMIGHTY, for the
enlightening inspiration throughout my life.

VAISHNAVI K SURESH

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CONTENTS

No. Title Page

No.
Declaration i
Acknowledgment ii
List of Figures iv
Abstract v

1. Introduction 1
2. House Lifting Technology 2
3. Need for the study 2
4. Scope and Necessity 3
5. The elevation techniques 4
6. The process carried out for lifting a house 8
7. Considerations 11
8. Accessories and equipment used in the technique 13
9. Advantages of house lifting 16
10. Disadvantages of house lifting 16
11. Conclusions 17
12. References 18

LIST OF FIGURES
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Fig 2.1 A high-lift jack is tested on a Rolleston House 2

Fig 4.1 The rise of houses in the olden days 3
Fig 5.1 Elevating a basement or crawlspace foundation house 4
on extended foundation walls.
Fig 5.2 Elevating a slab-on-grade house with the slab attached 5
Fig 6.1 Remove soil under the foundation 9
Fig 6.2 Raise house with Jack 9
Fig 6.3 Rise of house 10
Fig 6.4 Remove the jack 10
Fig 8.1 Hydraulic jack 14
Fig 8.2 Wooden block 14
Fig 8.3 Channel beam 15
Fig 8.4 Wooden plank 15
Fig 8.5 Drilling machine 16

ABSTRACT

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Lifting a house is the method of isolating a building from its establishment and briefly
raising it with pressure driven screw jacks and building a new foundation, typically to
raise the house to the required Flood Protection Height. House lifting can moreover be
done to add a new first storey or to expand the basement. Lifting your home adds value
and usable space to your home and avoids future damage. This paper gives information
on elevation techniques and their application to different types of houses. Also, it
discusses various steps involved in the process of house lifting and gives a brief idea
about the accessories used in the process. The advantages and disadvantages of house
lifting are also discussed here. Construction by the strategy of house lifting is cheaper
than the usual construction method and saves time. Thus, it is favoured to utilize the
house lifting strategy for repairing the foundation and expanding the plinth height for
residential buildings. This method also helps to save construction materials which
indirectly helps in saving the natural resources of the environment.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Lifting the house and building a new, or one of the most common retrofitting methods is
elevating a house to a required or desired Flood Protection Elevation (FPE). When a
house is properly elevated, the living area will be above all but the most severe floods
(such as the 500-year flood). Several elevation techniques are available. In general, they
involve extending the existing, foundation below it or leaving the house in place and
either building an elevated floor within the house or adding a new upper story. This
technique was introduced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1799 to move a building.
London’s famous monument marble arch built in 1847 was originally the entrance to
the newly rebuilt Buckingham palace. It was found to be narrow for the state coach and
was moved to its present location of Hyde Park in 1851.
A house is one of the greatest assets which anyone possesses and constructing one's
dream home is a very tricky and difficult task. Building a house is quite intricate and
puts us through quite a lot of issues and obligations more to the point; construction
planning is one such complicated task, in case if you are constructing a dream house
then you need to consider numerous aspects to construct a safe and secure home that
stands tall for several years to come. Rebuilding involves a great amount of money time
and materials. This is not possible for everyone. Moreover, people have an emotional
attachment to their buildings.
Today citizens are facing various problems like entering sewage water during rains due
to the lowering road levels. Rainy water directly enters the house and shop and destroys
the property and creates a great nuisance. If your house is below the road level and you
have no clue as to how to raise its level without rebuilding it. Specialize in lifting and
shifting the houses without any damage and raising their level with the help of Jack.
With this scientific technique, the project helped many people. By opting for this cheap
and effective method, they have saved lakhs of rupees and valuable time.

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2. HOUSE-LIFTING TECHNOLOGY

Hundreds of condemned homes could be saved if new house-lifting technology proves a

success. The technology had the potential to save hundreds of homes that had been
deemed beyond repair. The cost of using the technology was about half of what it would
cost to rebuild. It does have the potential to save a lot of money. The plant is capable of
lifting buildings to 3 meters high, with unimpeded access under the building. The
foundations of the building can be broken up and removed with small excavators. The
natural ground can then be stabilized if required and a new foundation or concrete slab
installed. The building is then simply lowered back onto the new foundation and
secured. It takes about 14 days to lift a 200-square-meter house, remove and replace the
damaged foundation slab and lower the building. It is an extremely fast process.

Fig 2.1: A high-lift jack is tested on a Rolleston house

3. NEED FOR THE STUDY

Many people still live in backward areas. House lifting is the best technique in this case.
So, the reasons to lift the house to prevent water loss are to fix the already damaged
foundation with water loss or to build an extra floor. Lifting a house is a challenging
project that requires precise skill, measurements, manpower, and equipment. Although
there are many reasons why we have to lift a house, the main reasons are generally

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maintaining the road level and the house level should be the same so that we can keep
our house dry and protect it from erosion and water damage.

4. SCOPE AND NECESSITY

When the road level is raised above the building level, this technique is used to lift
buildings. Many mistakes were made during the construction of a house or building.
The employer thinks many times to correct the mistakes made, but it took a lot of
money and time. But now the solution here is the building lifting technique. There is a
solution to this problem and it becomes house lifting. If your house is below street level
and the sewer flows regularly, rehab is not the best solution.
Building a house is one of the greatest assets that anyone can have and it is a very tricky
and difficult task to build one’s dream home. Building a house is very complex and puts
us through a lot of problems and responsibilities; Construction planning is such a task
that if you are building a dream home, you need to consider several factors to build the
tallest safe and most secure home in the coming years. Reconstruction will take more
time and equipment. This is not possible for everyone. Also, people have an emotional
attachment to their buildings. Citizens today face various problems such as lowering
road levels and entry into sewage during rains. House lifting is the best and most
effective technique for this problem. This significantly reduces the risk of flooding the
home and its contents. It does not require additional land for the work process. It can
reduce loss of life, the economy, and the environment.

Fig 4.1: The rise of houses in the olden days

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5. THE ELEVATION TECHNIQUES:

The elevation techniques and their application to different types of houses are discussed
in the following sections.

5.1. HOUSES ON BASEMENT FOUNDATIONS AND CRAWLSPACE

FOUNDATIONS:

Fig 5.1: Elevating a basement or crawlspace foundation house on extended foundation

walls

The elevation process is the same for the frame, masonry veneer, and masonry houses
on the basement and crawlspace foundations. First, holes are made at intervals in the
foundation wall so that a series of steel I-beams can be installed at critical points under
the floor framing. If the foundation walls are made of concrete blocks, some individual
blocks can be removed to create the required holes. If the walls are made of poured
concrete, the holes will be cut out. The I-beams are placed so that they run
perpendicular to the floor joists. The second set of beams is then placed below and
perpendicular to the first set. The two sets of beams extend the width and length of the
house and form a cradle that supports the house as it is being raised.

In the figure, the foundation walls are shown as extending far enough above the ground
surface to provide easy access to the area below the floor framing. In some houses,
however, the foundation walls will not be this high. To lift such a house, first dig
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trenches at intervals around the foundation. The I-beams are then lowered into the
trenches and inserted below the floor framing.

Once the beams and jacks are in place, the elevation process begins. The jacks will
extend only so high; so at intervals during the process, the house and jacks are
supported temporarily on cribbing while the jacks are raised. After the house is elevated
high enough, it is again, supported on cribbing while the foundation walls are extended
to the desired height with concrete blocks or poured concrete. The house is then lowered
onto the extended foundation walls, the I-beams are removed, and the holes where the
beams passed through are filled. An important part of the project is installing openings
in the foundation walls, no higher than 1 foot above the ground, so that flood waters can
enter and equalize the internal and external hydrostatic pressures. These openings can
be created by partially filling the I-beam holes.

5.2. HOUSES ON SLAB-ON-GRADE FOUNDATIONS:

Fig 5.2: Elevating a slab on- a grade house with the slab attached

Frame, masonry veneer, and masonry houses on slab-on-grade foundations are also
lifted with hydraulic jacks and a network of steel I-beams. The floor of a house on a
slab-on-grade foundation is formed by the slab rather than the wood joist and beam
framing found in houses on crawlspace and basement foundations. The slab is usually 4

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to 6 inches thick and is often reinforced with wire mesh. The slab can be supported by
foundation walls and footings or by a thickened edge created when the slab is poured.
Because the slab forms the floor of the house, and occasionally the foundation as well,
elevating the house is easier if the house and slab are lifted together. But this technique
is more difficult than that used for houses on basement and crawlspace foundations and
should be performed only by a highly skilled contractor with extensive experience in
lifting slab-on-grade houses. The wire mesh in the slab is intended to prevent shrinkage
cracking during the original construction of the slab; it is not intended to provide
structural strength. As a result, the contractor must take extreme care during the lifting
process to avoid breaking the slab and compromising the structural integrity of the
house. The elevation process is similar to that used for houses on basement and
crawlspace foundations, except that the I-beams must be placed below the slab, which is
at ground level. So, the contractor must dig trenches at intervals around the foundation,
and tunnel under the slab. The I-beams are lowered into the trenches and moved into
place beneath the slab through the tunnels. The contractor must also dig holes for the
lifting jacks because they have to be placed below the beams. Once the beams and jacks
are in place, the lifting process begins. the house is lifted and a new foundation is
constructed below it.

If the slab was originally supported by foundation walls and footings, the contractor
may be able to leave them in place and extend the existing walls upward. This approach
will be possible only when a design professional determines that the original foundation
walls and footings are strong enough to support the elevated house and slab under the
expected flood, wind, earthquake, and other loads. If the slab was originally supported
by its own thickened edge, a completely new foundation must be constructed. In both
situations, the contractor must construct not only foundation walls under the perimeter
of the slab but also additional vertical foundation members, such as piers, at several
locations under the slab. These additional foundation members are necessary because
slabs are designed to rest directly on the ground, not to support the weight of the house.
A less frequently used technique for elevating slab-on-grade houses is to separate the
house from the slab, lift the house, and leave the slab on the ground. Because the slab is
not lifted, the I-beams are inserted through openings cut into the walls of the house
above the slab rather than below it. To enable the beams to lift the house, the contractor
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attaches horizontal wood bracing to the interior and exterior walls at the tops of the
openings.

When the beams are jacked up, they push against the bracing, which distributes the
lifting force equally across the walls. The bracing also supports the walls, which lack
the structural stability that would otherwise be provided when the walls and floor are
left attached. Without bracing, the walls could twist, bend, or collapse when the house is
lifted. If a design professional determines that the original slab is strong enough to
support the elevated house under the expected flood, wind, earthquake, and other loads,
the slab may be left in place and the new foundation walls built on top. Otherwise, the
slab must be cut back and a completely new foundation constructed. When the slab is
not lifted with the house, a new, elevated floor must be constructed. The new floor can
be a wood-framed floor like that typically found in a house on a basement or crawlspace
foundation, or it can be a new, elevated concrete slab. Building a new slab floor
involves placing fill dirt on top of the old slab and pouring a new slab on top of the fill.
Although the old slab is left in place, it is usually broken up so that it will not be forced
up by the buoyant effect of flood waters or saturated soil.

The primary advantage of lifting the house without the slab is that the house is lighter
and therefore easier to lift. This benefit applies mainly to frame and masonry veneer
houses. This method has several disadvantages, however:

• Cutting holes in the interior and exterior walls of the house and attaching wood
bracing causes extensive damage that must be repaired before the elevated house is
habitable.

• Because of the damage to the habitable parts of the house, alternative housing may be
needed for an extended period.

• The contents of the house must be removed before the elevation process can begin.

• Masonry veneer is likely to interfere with the installation of exterior wall bracing and
crack or break off if left in place during elevation.

Because of these disadvantages, lifting a slab-on-grade house without the slab is

normally done only when the house has been severely damaged by a flood or other
event and would require extensive repairs regardless of the elevation method used.
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6. PROCESS CARRIED OUT FOR LIFTING OF HOUSE

These are the processes carried out while lifting a house:

1. Assess the existing foundation to see if it will support an extended home.
2. Disable utility services and disconnect utility lines.
3. Dig around the foundation to install a network of lifting beams.
4. Raise the house with jacks.
5. Opening for flood water.
6. Extend the foundation wall to the desired height.
7. Removal of jack and backfilling.
8. Reconnect floor termination and utility services.

6.1. ASSESS THE EXISTING FOUNDATION TO SEE IF IT WILL SUPPORT

AN EXTENDED HOME

A survey of the residential building should be done before starting the house-lifting
process. It is important to study the existing foundation and weak members and
members of the building, which require support before the lift.

6.2. DISABLE UTILITY SERVICES AND DISCONNECT UTILITY LINES

Before starting to lift the building, it is very necessary to disconnect the equipment such
as electricity, gas connection, and drainage connection in the building and to ensure
uninterrupted work and the safety of the working people.

6.3. DIG AROUND THE FOUNDATION TO INSTALL A NETWORK OF

LIFTING BEAMS

Support is provided to vulnerable members to prevent members from falling during the
lifting process as safety precautions to ensure the safety of the building and workers.
First excavation is done for the application of jacks near the walls; the jacks are applied
under the ground beam or with the support of steel beams.

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Fig 6.1: Remove soil under the foundation

6.4. RAISE THE HOUSE WITH JACK

Jacks are applied to the excavation site and jacks are applied and the house is lifted by
jacking the jacks at once. The jacks are removed and the horizontal brick masonry
contributes to the lifting of the building.

Fig 6.2: Raise house with jacks

6.5. OPENING FOR FLOODWATER

An important part of the project is to install openings in the foundation walls, not higher
than 1 foot above the ground so that flood waters can enter and equalize internal and
external hydrostatic pressures. We can create these openings by partially filling the I-
beam holes.

6.6. EXTEND THE FOUNDATION WALL TO THE DESIRED HEIGHT

Brick masonry must serve as the foundation of the building, which will support the
entire building and eventually increase its height of the building.

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Fig 6.3: Rise of house

6.7. REMOVAL OF JACK AND BACKFILLING

Once the brick masonry is finished the jacks are removed and can continue or bear the
load of the building. The foundation area of the building is covered with pebbles. The
backfilling of the sand should be well compacted to support the floor load of the
building.

Fig 6.4: Remove the jack

6.8. RECONNECT FLOOR TERMINATION AND UTILITY SERVICES

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Flooring is done after filling the compact soil. Supply connections will be connected
once the flooring is complete. After the house is lifted the cracks are filled with cement
grouting.
7. CONSIDERATIONS

7.1. AMOUNT OF ELEVATION

The amount of elevation required is determined by the FPE you have chosen. For
example, if your FPE is equal to the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), you will need to
elevate your house so that the lowest floor is at or above that elevation. if your house
has been substantially damaged or is being substantially improved, your community’s
floodplain management ordinance or law will require that your lowest floor be elevated
to or above the BFE. If substantial damage and substantial improvement do not apply,
you may be able to elevate to any height you wish. But, keep in mind that raising your
house to an elevation below BFE not only provides less protection but also results in
little, if any, decrease in the flood insurance rate. Regardless of whether your house has
been substantially damaged or is being substantially improved, you should consider
incorporating at least 1 foot of freeboard into your FPE. Elevating a house up to 3 or 4
feet above the existing ground level usually will not have a great effect on its
appearance and will require only minimal landscaping and regrading. If you plan to
elevate more than 4 feet above the existing grade, you should consider elevating your
house a full story, so that you can use the space below the elevated house for parking,
storage, or building access.

7.2. EXISTING FOUNDATION

In general, the most economical approach to elevating a house is to use as much of the
existing foundation as possible. Although some elevation methods do not allow this
approach, most do. If you choose one of the latter, a design professional must evaluate
the ability of your existing foundation to support the loads that will be imposed by the
elevated house and the loads expected to result from flooding and other hazards at the
site. If changes must be made to the foundation to increase its strength and stability,
they can be made as part of your retrofitting project, but they can increase both the cost
of the project and the time required to complete it. The type of foundation on which

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your house was originally built (basement, crawlspace, slab-on-grade, piers, posts,
pilings) also can affect the elevation process.

7.3. HAZARDS

Because so many elevation techniques are available, elevation is practical for almost
any flood situation, but the flooding conditions and other hazards at the house site must
be examined so that the most suitable technique can be determined. Regardless of the
elevation technique used, the foundation of the elevated house must be able to
withstand, at a minimum, the expected loads from hydrostatic pressure, hydrodynamic
pressure, and debris impact. It must also be able to resist undermining by any expected
erosion and scour. If you are elevating a house in an area subject to high winds,
earthquakes, or other hazards, a design professional should determine whether the
elevated house, including its foundation, will be able to withstand all of the horizontal
and vertical forces expected to act on it. In making this determination, the Design
professional must consider several factors, including the structure and condition of the
house, the soil conditions at the site, the proposed elevation technique, and the hazards
at the site. The conclusion may be that additional modifications must be made during
the retrofitting project.

7.4. ACCESS

Elevating a house usually requires that new means of access be provided. For example,
if your entry doors were originally at ground level, new staircases, elevators, or ramps
will have to be built. When an attached garage is elevated, providing access for vehicles
may require changes to portions of your lot, such as building a new, elevated driveway
on earth fill that tie into high ground elsewhere. This solution can be practical when the
amount of elevation required is no more than 2 or 3 feet. As noted earlier, when the
amount of elevation reaches 4 or more feet, you should consider elevating your house a
full story so that you can use the lower level for parking and avoid the need for an
elevated driveway. The need to provide new means of access is often the main objection
that homeowners have to elevate. But functional and attractive solutions to this problem
can usually be developed.
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7.5. HOUSE SIZE, DESIGN, AND SHAPE

In general, the larger the house and the more complex its design and shape, the more
difficult it will be to lift on jacks. Multistorey houses are more difficult to stabilize
during the lifting process, and as the dimensions and weight of a house increase, so do
the required numbers of jacks and other pieces of lifting equipment. Exterior wall
coverings such as stucco and brick veneer complicate the lifting process because they
must either be removed or braced so that they will stay in place when the house is lifted.
Houses with simple square or rectangular shapes are easier to lift than those with
attached garages, porches, wings, or additions, which often must be detached and lifted
separately, especially if they are built on separate foundations. Before a house is lifted, a
design professional should inspect it to verify its structural soundness. All the structural
members and their connections must be able to withstand the stresses imposed by the
lifting process. Lifting an unsound house can lead to potentially expensive damage.

7.6. SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Before your house is elevated, all utility lines (water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone,
etc.) must be disconnected. At the end of the project, the lines will be reconnected and
any landscaping that may be necessary will be completed. If you elevate your house on
an open foundation, utility lines that enter the house from below may be exposed to
damage from flooding and below-freezing temperatures. Protecting utility lines in these
situations
usually involves anchoring them securely to vertical foundation members and, if
necessary, insulating them. All service equipment outside the house, such as air
conditioning and heat pump compressors and gas and electric meters, must be elevated
to or above the FPE. In houses with basements, any service equipment originally
installed in the basement will have to be raised above the FPE, which may require
relocation to an upper floor.

8. ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE TECHNIQUE

8.1. HYDRAULIC JACK

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In 1838 William Joseph Curtis filed a British patent for a hydraulic jack. In 1851,
inventor Richard Dudgeon was granted a patent for a "portable hydraulic press" - the
hydraulic jack, a jack that proved to be vastly superior to the screw jacks in use at the
time. Hydraulic jacks which are used to lift houses are called house jacks, also called
screw jacks, is a mechanical devices primarily used to lift buildings from their
foundations for repairs or relocation. A series of jacks is used and then wood cribbing
temporarily supports the structure. This process is repeated until the desired height is
reached. The house jack can be used for jacking carrying beams that have settled or for
installing new structural beams. On the top of the jack is a cast iron circular pad that the
jacking post rests on. This pad moves independently of the house jack so that it does not
turn as the acme-threaded rod is turned with a metal rod. This piece tilts very slightly,
but not enough to render the post dangerously out of plumb.

Fig 10.1: Hydraulic jack

8.2. WOODEN BLOCK

Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years in its natural state.
Today, engineered wood is becoming very common in industrialized countries. Wood is
a product of trees, and sometimes other fibrous plants, used for construction purposes
when cut or pressed into lumber and timber, such as boards, planks, and similar
materials. It is a generic building material and is used in building just about any type of
structure in most climates. Wood can be very flexible under loads, keeping strength
while bending, and is incredibly strong when compressed vertically. There are many
different qualities to the different types of wood, even among the same tree species.
This means specific species are better suited for various uses than others. And growing
conditions are important for deciding quality.

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Fig 10.2: Wooden blocks

8.3. CHANNEL BEAMS

The structural channel, also known as a C-channel or Parallel Flange Channel (PFC), is
a type of (usually structural steel) beam, used primarily in building construction and
civil engineering. Its cross-section consists of a wide "web", usually but not always
oriented vertically, and two "flanges" at the top and bottom of the web, only sticking out
on one side of the web. It is distinguished from I-beam or H-beam W-beam type steel
cross sections in that those have flanges on both sides of the web.

Fig 10.3: Channel beams

8.4. WOODEN PLANK

A plank is a timber that is flat, elongated, and rectangular with parallel faces that are
higher and longer than wide. Used primarily in carpentry, planks are critical in the
construction of ships, houses, bridges, and many other structures. Planks also serve as
supports to form shelves and tables. Usually made from sawed timber, planks are
usually more than 1 1⁄2 in (38 mm) thick, and are generally wider than 2 1⁄2 in (64 mm).
In the United States, planks can be any length and are generally a minimum of 2 in (51
mm) deep by 8 in (200 mm) wide, but planks that are 2 in (51 mm) by 10 in (250 mm)
and 2 in (51 mm) by 12 in (300 mm) are more commonly stocked by lumber retailers. A

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plank used in a building as a horizontal supporting member that runs between

foundations, walls, or beams to support a ceiling or floor is called a joist.

Fig 10.4: Wooden plank

8.5. DRILLING MACHINE

A drilling machine can make a circular hole in the job by removing the volume of the
metal from it with the help of a cutting tool called a drill bit. When drilling is performed
by the drilling machine the drill bit i.e. the cutting tool is rotated along its axis into the
job. This machine is used to penetrate the earth for the excavation. A drill is a tool to
originate a solid material hole. A helical groove known as a 'flute' is cut along the length
of the drill. By penetrating the earth we can remove all the dirt which is present in the
house.

Fig 10.5: Drilling machine

9. ADVANTAGES OF HOUSE LIFTING

1. When your house is below the road level, it can be easily lifted and shifted without
any damage, and raising their level in one go with help of jacks.
2. By house-lifting technology, the building is protected against all forms of natural
disasters.
3. Indirectly saves the construction material that helps in natural resources of the
environment.
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4. Remain at your current facility. No need for relocation.

5. Improve the marketability of existing industrial buildings. House lifting technologies
are cheap and effective and saved lakhs of rupees and valuable time
6. New construction of any building is time-consuming, so it is used for faster work.

10. DISADVANTAGES OF HOUSE LIFTING

1. Somewhat about risk when there was any type was cracks in the earth.
2. Not applicable for skyscrapers, and high-raised buildings.
3. Force due to wind and seismic hazards must be considered.
4. Additional stairs may be required to access the structure.
5. Elevation may significantly after the appearance of the structure.
6. Special measures must be taken if the structure will be subjected to high-velocity
water flow, fast-moving ice or debris flow, and erosion.

11. CONCLUSIONS

The following conclusions are drawn from the Lifting technology.

1. House Lifting Technologies are cheap and effective and saved lakhs of rupees and
valuable time.
2. When your house is below the road level, it can be easily lifted and shifted without
any damage and raising their level in one go with the help of Jack.
3. By house lifting technology, Building is protected against all forms of Natural
disasters.
4. We would have to manage all equipment operating systems successfully to complete
the process of lifting a house.
5. The house lifting task is completed by a team of certified professionals who know
how to use the equipment and who have experience in handling such a project.

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