Structural floating foundation

Abstract

An apparatus for providing a foundation for a building structure wherein the foundation comprises a low density material, such as polystyrene, either partially or fully encapsulated by a high structure material, such as concrete. The apparatus is adapted so that the net density of the foundation is less than that of water, allowing the foundation to float when surrounded by water. The density of the foundation may be adapted so that a building placed on the foundation will be lifted above floodwaters by the foundation.

1 . a structural floating foundation, comprising:
 low density material; and   high structure material adapted to at least partially encapsulate said low density material;   wherein said high structure material is further adapted to provide a load bearing surface for a building structure;   and further wherein the net density of the structural floating foundation is less than the density of water.   
   
   
       2 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 1 , wherein the low density material comprises polystyrene. 
   
   
       3 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 1 , wherein the high structure material comprises concrete. 
   
   
       4 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 1 , wherein the high structure material comprises reinforcing material. 
   
   
       5 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 4 , wherein the reinforcing material comprises steel. 
   
   
       6 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 5 , wherein the reinforcing material comprises steel mesh. 
   
   
       7 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 1 , wherein the high structure material is adapted to completely encapsulate the low density material. 
   
   
       8 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 1 , wherein the low density material is a solid at zero to two atmospheres and zero to 200 degrees Celsius. 
   
   
       9 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 8 , wherein the low density material comprises a lower edge and said lower edge is beveled. 
   
   
       10 . The structural floating foundation of  claim 9 , wherein the high structure material is placed under the lower edge and is adapted to more fully encapsulate the low density material.