Systems and methods for lifted foundation retention with locking cap

A system for lifting a foundation structure and retaining the foundation structure in a lifted position, the system comprising:

• a foundation lift interface assembly configured to interface with the foundation structure and transfer a lifting force thereto during a lifting operation, the foundation lift interface assembly having a lumen therein configured to pass a first component of a foundation lift retainer assembly therethrough during the lifting operation and to engage a second component of the foundation lift retainer assembly for retaining the foundation structure in the lifted position after the lifting operation, the foundation lift interface assembly further including a third component having the lumen disposed therein, wherein the third component comprises a lifting puck configured to be embedded in the foundation structure;
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• the foundation lift retainer assembly comprising the first component and the second component, wherein the first component of the foundation lift retainer assembly is configured to pass through the lumen of the foundation lift interface assembly to interface with subjacent support with respect to the foundation structure during the lifting operation and to cooperate with the second component of the foundation lift retainer assembly for retaining the foundation structure in the lifted position after the lifting operation, and wherein the second component of the foundation lift retainer assembly is configured to engage the foundation lift interface assembly for retaining the foundation structure in the lifted position after the lifting operation.

A method for lifting a foundation structure and retaining the foundation structure in a lifted position, the method comprising:

• disposing a foundation lift interface assembly in the foundation structure, wherein the foundation lift interface assembly includes a lifting puck configured to be embedded in the foundation structure and transfer a lifting force thereto during a lifting operation, the foundation lift interface assembly having a lumen therein;
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• disposing at least a portion of a foundation lift retainer assembly through the lumen of the foundation lift interface assembly for interfacing with subjacent support with respect to the foundation structure, the foundation lift retainer assembly having a lumen configured to pass a portion of a lifting mechanism therethrough during the lifting operation;
• disposing at least the portion of the lifting mechanism through the lumen of the foundation lift retainer assembly to interface with the subjacent support for applying a pushing force thereto;
• releasably attaching the lifting mechanism to the foundation lift interface assembly for applying a pulling force thereto;
• controlling the lifting mechanism to lift the foundation structure and create a void between the foundation structure and a surface of the subjacent support;
• engaging the foundation lift retainer assembly with the foundation lift interface assembly to retain the foundation structure in the lifted position;
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• remove the lifting mechanism from the foundation lift interface assembly and from within the foundation lift retainer assembly.