Hydraulic and earth engineering – Foundation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Lagman, Frederick L. (Department: 3673)
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Foundation
C405S271000, C052S293300, C052S742140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07033116
ABSTRACT:
A method for erecting structures composed of rammed-earth. A method of rammed-earth building construction is disclosed wherein walls are post-tensioned to enhance the ability of the wall to receive lateral loading without failing in tension.Post-tensioning rods are anchored to a concrete footing, and temporary forms erected alongside the footing. A protective sleeve is disposed around each post-tensioning rod. An earthen mixture is placed between the forms and around the sleeves, and rammed by compaction in a series of stacked courses. When the rammed-earth wall has obtained the desired height, it is topped with a concrete bond beam through which the post-tensioning rods extend. Using the bond beam as a brace against which a retaining plate may push, retaining plates are disposed upon the bond beam and around the threaded upper ends of each rod. A nut is threaded upon each rod and tightened against the retaining plate to draw the rod into tension. The torque applied to the nut thus loads the wall in compression via the plates and bond beam. Thus compressed, the rammed-earth wall is less susceptible to tension failure.
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Grill Joseph
Ward Thomas
Baker Rod D.
Lagman Frederick L.
Peacock & Myers, P.C.
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