Abstract:
An anchor bolt device incudes an anchor bolt having a threaded first end and a second end. A flange portion has the threaded first end of the anchor bolt extending freely therefrom. The flange portion defines a planar surface aligned in parallel with a surface of a concrete foundation when the second end of the anchor bolt is received in the concrete foundation. A raised column projection having a threaded portion through which the threaded first end of the anchor bolt is threadably received. The raised column projection is set to a user defined position. The flange portion extends radially outward from and is integrally connected to the raised column projection. The flange portion has at least one offset tab used to position the device a defined distance away from a boundary of a concrete foundation wall. The offset tab includes a series of marks defining multiple break points.
Abstract:
A life support system includes a refuge housing and a cooling system. The cooling system, which has a supply of liquefied gas and a cooling circuit, is operatively associated with the refuge housing. The supply of liquefied gas is operatively associated with the cooling circuit that contains a heat exchanger, a fan motor and a fan operatively associated with the fan motor. A conduit connects the heat exchanger to the fan motor that is driven by waste gas generated through a phase change of the liquefied gas in the heat exchanger.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for multi-piece tubing are disclosed. Optional nestable embodiments (12, 14, 16, and 18) provide benefits in storage, transportation, and use. Optional interlocking elements (30, 32) provide benefits in ease of assembly and use, and possible disassembly, including with other tubing or non-tubing elements such as a base (20). End cover elements (19) can protect tube's interior from undesired dirt, liquid, or other contaminants, and can be removable. Methods include use in forming concrete pier footings or other building supports.
Abstract:
A rapidly-erectable lightweight load resisting system for the construction of buried arched bridges, tunnels, underground bunkers or storage facilities, and hangars has a plurality of lightweight arched hollow tubular support members which are formed of a fiber reinforced polymer material and are substantially oriented in a vertical plane. The lightweight tubular support members are connected by at least one or more lateral force resisting members which are positioned in a direction perpendicular to the vertical plane of the tubular support members, and which are capable of transferring vertical loads to the tubular support members and of providing lateral-load capacity to the load resisting system. The tubular support members are fitted with one or more holes near the top which allows them to be filled with a suitable material to provide additional strength or stiffness.
Abstract:
A stem wall is provided by manufacturing the stem wall and then transporting the stem wall to the house site for placement. Preferably, the stem wall is manufactured within an enclosed facility. Further, the stem wall is preferably manufactured at a location which does not require transporting the stem wall via public roadways to the house site. The stem wall can be manufactured by pouring concrete into a mold. Tension cables can be positioned within the mold and tightened after the concrete cures to provide increased tensile strength. The stem wall can be formed with one or more horizontal openings. Beams or pegs can be inserted through the horizontal openings to facilitate transportation of the stem wall to the house site. Before the stem wall is transported to the house site, a house can be built or placed on top of the stem wall.
Abstract:
A foundation system includes metal framing members that support a reinforced, lightweight, dimensionally stable cementitious panel. The foundation system is non-combustible, water durable, mold and rot resistant, and termite resistant. The panels employ one or more layers of a continuous phase resulting from the curing of an aqueous mixture of inorganic binder, for example, calcium sulfate alpha hemihydrate, hydraulic cement, an active pozzolan and lime. The continuous phase is reinforced with glass fibers and contains lightweight filler particles, for example, ceramic microspheres.
Abstract:
A structural member and method of constructing a wall structure in the ground using the structural member is provided. The structural member includes a shield removably coupled to a structural beam so that a chamber is defined between the shield and the structural beam. The shield member is configured to be removable when the structural member is in the ground. Components disposed in the chamber are protected during construction of the wall structure and are exposed when needed in a specific stage of construction. The components can be pre-attached to the structural beam and may include reinforcing bars to provide reinforcement continuity to the wall structure. The components may also include water stops to inhibit water flow through the wall structure. Methods constructing a wall structure in the ground using the structural member and for constructing an extended wall structure in the ground using the structural member are provided.
Abstract:
A telescoping pier foundation system (100, 100a, 100b) comprises generally an outer shell preferably made of a tough material, such as, a suitable polymer or a metal alloy, having an internal cavity (12) for receiving cementitious mixture. The outer shell comprises a stationary portion (10) and at least one longitudinally telescoping member (30) in longitudinal alignment with one another and connected to one another to achieve a given height, length or depth for forming a pier foundation. After the at least one telescoping member (30) is raised to meet a structural member (80, 80a) of a building and secured to the structural member, the internal cavity (12) of the outer shell is filled with cementitious mixture and cured to form a composite pier foundation.
Abstract:
A liner assembly for use with a receptacle, such as a whiskey barrel, is provided. The assembly includes a liner, a plurality of connector elements disposed thereon, and a stiff, yet flexible band securable to the liner via the connectors. The liner is formed of a flexible, water-proof material having a bottom panel portion and a surrounding sidewall portion extending upwardly therefrom terminating in a liner edge to define a mouth. When disposed in the receptacle, the liner walls confront the interior walls of the receptacle with the mouth of the liner being maintained in an open condition by the band. The band may be formed of fiberglass and include a first end portion and a second end portion coupled together and maintained in a generally annular configuration of a selected diameter by a coupling member. A water pool assembly, which includes the liner assembly, is also provided.
Abstract:
A drywall support clip 100, the drywall support clip 100 having a first leg 102 and an opposed second leg 104 connected by a bite portion 106. The first leg 102 comprises a first leg first portion 108 and a shelf portion 110, with the first leg first portion 108 located between the shelf portion 110 and the bite portion 106. The shelf portion 110 extends from the first leg first portion 108 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The second leg 104 may comprise a second leg first portion 112 and a tongue portion 114. The second leg first portion 112 located between the tongue portion 114 and the bite portion 106. The tongue portion 114 extending from the second leg first portion 112 at an acute angle from a projection of the second leg first portion 112. The shelf portion 110 is adapted to support drywall 32. Methods of supporting drywall 32 during steel stud frame construction, as well as kits for steel stud frame construction, are also disclosed.