Abstract:
A concrete beam and a mounting mechanism, which is a part thereof, is a system with which reinforced concrete beams made into the form of a log structure are quickly, flexibly, and tightly-mounted together, generating waterproof structures to be used, among others, in dam structures, bulkheads, piers, jet-ties, bridges. The beams (17) and (18) are fastened onto each other with a joint device (7).
Abstract:
For reducing measurement operations for a pier foundation there is measured a position determined by a horizontal measurement point, where a positioning rod (2) is struck in the ground. Thereafter, a base plate (31), which is for the sleeve (4) and provided with hole (32), is placed against the ground such that the rod goes through the hole, and consequently, thanks to the rod measured in place and the hole in the base plate, the lower part of the sleeve is in a correct position. When a foundation pier is cast, it will suffice to make sure with a builder's level, for instance, that the sleeve is upright. Hence, the upper end of the foundation pier is also in a correct position horizontally.
Abstract:
A partially manufactured contiguous metal joist hanger is provided for field fabrication into the likeness and function of a contiguous joist hanger of a desired shape. The contiguous metal joist hanger comprises vertical flanged mounting brackets and a horizontal supporting seat positionable integral flange bracket for securing wood framing members at an intersecting joint.
Abstract:
A post and post mount assembly in a hole in the ground has a socket in the hole, concrete in the annular space between the interior walls of the hole and the exterior of the socket, a post in the socket, a wedge member having a tapered portion filling a gap between the socket and the post.
Abstract:
A system for skirting and securely supporting a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The system includes at least one footing, at least one support stand and at least one skirting panel. The footing contacts the ground and can be formed of a material such as concrete. The footing includes an elongated channel that securely receives a portion of the support stand and the skirting panel. The support stand includes a plurality of support members and a base. The support members that define the support stand each extend in a common vertical plane. The system allows the building to be easily and quickly assembled. The components are also aesthetically pleasing, while creating a protective and stable support system for the factory built building.
Abstract:
A connector for tying a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fastener means and an anchor member, that better withstands tension forces than the prior art, is more economical to produce than the prior art, is easier to produce than the prior art, and is easy to install.
Abstract:
A system for skirting and securely supporting a factory built building against lateral and vertical loads. Lateral loads experienced by the building can include those created by seismic activities, heavy winds, heavy snow and back-filling earth around the building. The system includes at least one footing, at least one support stand and at least one skirting panel. The footing contacts the ground and can be formed of a material such as concrete. The footing includes an elongated channel that securely receives a portion of the support stand and the skirting panel. The support stand includes a plurality of support members and a base. The support members that define the support stand each extend in a common vertical plane. The system allows the building to be easily and quickly assembled. The components are also aesthetically pleasing, while creating a protective and stable support system for the factory built building.
Abstract:
A framing assembly time while maintaining excellent strength and mechanical integrity and has vastly improved resistance to uplift forces. Foundation assemblies or anchor structures are first precisely located before concrete is poured to form the foundation, encasing the anchor structures within the foundation. Columns may then be attached to the anchor structures without the need for readjusting the location of the columns. The rest of the building framework is subsequently attached to the columns. The resulting structure is highly resistant to uplift forces and seismic effects while being much faster and simpler to assemble than previous structures. Cracking of the concrete foundation prior to the complete curing of the concrete is also reduced.
Abstract:
A method for producing a block having a flat bottom, a flat top which is parallel to the bottom and sidewalls which extend between the bottom and the top is disclosed. At least three cooperating mold parts are assembled on a first plate to produce assembled mold parts having interior surfaces which conform with the shape of the sidewalls of the block and flat, coplanar tops and bottoms. The assembled mold parts are clamped together, and a high slump concrete which is hardenable by hydration of cement therein is charged and worked as required into close proximity to the interiors of the mold parts and to the plate inside the mold parts. A foamable composition capable of forming a body of a thermoset, closed cell, urethane foam having a density of about 10 to 60 pounds per cubic foot which fills the interior of the assembled mold parts above the concrete therein is then charged, and a second late is clamped over the tops of the mold parts. Preferably, there are small openings between the interior and the exterior of the mold through which excess water in the concrete can flow without appreciable loss of cement or aggregate from the mold.