Abstract

House lifting by jacking has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional demolition and rebuilding methods for addressing foundation issues, flood mitigation, and basement creation. This thesis investigates the effectiveness, feasibility, and limitations of this technique. The project revealed that house lifting by jacking can be an effective solution when implemented with proper planning and execution. It can be cost-competitive compared to traditional methods for specific project types. However, structural considerations are crucial, and limitations exist for certain house designs or materials. The primary objective of this study is to provide a detailed understanding of how lifting operations are conducted, the factors influencing their success, and their broader implications for the construction industry and community resilience. To achieve this objective, a mixed-methods research approach was adopted, combining a thorough review of existing literature with case studies of successful house lifting projects. The literature review encompassed historical evolution, types of jacks, structural engineering principles, safety regulations, environmental assessments, and economic analyses related to house lifting. With today’s technology, you can easily raise the level of your home. And it is also without any accidents. It’s time to save money and live in the same house you used to live in. More specifically, houses placed in inland areas often face a bigger problem. This problem never ends during the cloudburst seasons when there is deep rainfall and heavy flooding in the lowlands. Now the rise and fall of the earlier tides will exacerbate the problems for such houses, with the incessant rains exacerbating the problem. As a result, there is absolution to this problem and it becomes house-lifting. Masonry houses are very difficult to lift, mainly due to their design, construction, and weight, but it is possible to lift these houses. Lifting the use of the building is less than rebuilding the building. By providing insights into the lifting process and its associated challenges, this research contributes to the development of best practices and guidelines for house lifting projects, ultimately enhancing the resilience of communities facing environmental hazards.

Keywords: Construction, Foundation, Building materials, Hazard, Environment