Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Barrier construction
Patent
1994-05-23
1998-03-10
Canfield, Robert
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Barrier construction
522933, 52295, E04B 100
Patent
active
057247820
ABSTRACT:
An improved system and method for constructing buildings, or other structures, which are capable of withstanding substantial natural forces. Interlocking expanded polystyrene forms are used to create an initial shell structure. The expanded polystyrene blocks are coupled to a foundation using, for example, dual "J" tracks and stacked one on top of another to form one or more wall structures. The polystyrene blocks, when coupled together, form a plurality of hollow, interlocking, horizontal and vertical columns therebetween. These columns are adapted to receive and distribute concrete as it is poured into the wall structure. These columns are also adapted to receive and support steel reinforcing bars. Once an initial structural shell has been constructed using the polystyrene blocks, and once any required steel reinforcing bars have been properly positioned therein, concrete is pumped into the top of the wall structure. The pouring process progresses linearly and continuously along the upper surface of the wall structure filling the wall structure to a prescribed level. This process continues in a round-about or over-lapping fashion (depending upon the structure being poured) until all of the horizontal and vertical columns within the wall structure have been filled with concrete and insures that no cold joints are formed within the concrete.
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Lavender Joshua W.
Rice Ronald D.
Aubrey Beth
Canfield Robert
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