CA2544009A1 - Method for fabricating a concrete slab containing inserts and the slab so made - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
- B28B—SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS; SHAPING SLAG; SHAPING MIXTURES CONTAINING CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
- B28B23/00—Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material; Production of reinforced objects
- B28B23/0075—Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material; Production of reinforced objects for decorative purposes
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C2/00—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
- E04C2/02—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials
- E04C2/04—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like material; of asbestos cement; of cement and other mineral fibres
- E04C2/044—Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of concrete or other stone-like material; of asbestos cement; of cement and other mineral fibres of concrete
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Description
METHOD FOR FABRICATING A CONCRETE SLAB
CONTAINING INSERTS AND THE SLAB SO MADE
Field of the invention The present invention is related to a concrete slab containing inserts and to a method of fabricating the same.
Background of the invention Concrete slabs are well known in the art and placing inserts within a concrete slab is also known as is evidenced by reinforced concrete.
When a concrete slab is manufactured, the sand or other particulate material which is used tends to settle, and usually is not visible when the concrete sets.
Concrete slabs are used for a variety of different purposes such as countertops, floors, walls, etc. One of the disadvantages of a concrete slab is that although the concrete may be coloured and/or painted, there does not exist up to now a slab which can contain a variety of different motifs for aesthetic purposes, but that is thin enough to be used as a countertop.
In a somewhat related field, countertop materials use marble, granite, synthetic material and of course, concrete. It is also possible, in some limited circumstances, to provide a mosaic on top of a support structure in order to make a visually pleasing pattern. However, this entails a labour intensive process where each individual tile is fastened to the support and then grout is poured between the various tiles.
CONTAINING INSERTS AND THE SLAB SO MADE
Field of the invention The present invention is related to a concrete slab containing inserts and to a method of fabricating the same.
Background of the invention Concrete slabs are well known in the art and placing inserts within a concrete slab is also known as is evidenced by reinforced concrete.
When a concrete slab is manufactured, the sand or other particulate material which is used tends to settle, and usually is not visible when the concrete sets.
Concrete slabs are used for a variety of different purposes such as countertops, floors, walls, etc. One of the disadvantages of a concrete slab is that although the concrete may be coloured and/or painted, there does not exist up to now a slab which can contain a variety of different motifs for aesthetic purposes, but that is thin enough to be used as a countertop.
In a somewhat related field, countertop materials use marble, granite, synthetic material and of course, concrete. It is also possible, in some limited circumstances, to provide a mosaic on top of a support structure in order to make a visually pleasing pattern. However, this entails a labour intensive process where each individual tile is fastened to the support and then grout is poured between the various tiles.
2 There is thus a need for a more simple and efficient process for manufacturing a slab which inherently contains the pre-determined pattern and which is subsequently sanded to reveal the pattern and the grain of the concrete.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide a concrete slab which contains inserts that are visible in order to form a pre-determined motif or pattern and a method of making the same.
In accordance with the invention, this object is achieved with a concrete slab wherein said slab contains inserts that form a pre-determined pattern, said slab being further sanded so that a top surface of said inserts and a top surface of said concrete slab are flush with each other, thereby revealing the pre-determined pattern and revealing the grain of the concrete.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be better understood by the following description of a preferred embodiment thereof made with reference to the drawings in which:
Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 show the various steps for fabricating a concrete slab according to the present invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide a concrete slab which contains inserts that are visible in order to form a pre-determined motif or pattern and a method of making the same.
In accordance with the invention, this object is achieved with a concrete slab wherein said slab contains inserts that form a pre-determined pattern, said slab being further sanded so that a top surface of said inserts and a top surface of said concrete slab are flush with each other, thereby revealing the pre-determined pattern and revealing the grain of the concrete.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be better understood by the following description of a preferred embodiment thereof made with reference to the drawings in which:
Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 show the various steps for fabricating a concrete slab according to the present invention.
3 DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
As mentioned, the present invention is directed to a concrete slab 10 which contains inserts 11, 11' and 11" which are visible and form a pre-determined pattern.
The process starts referring now to Figure 1 by the fabrication of a mould into which the concrete is to be poured.
In Figure 2, an armature is made for solidifying the slab.
In Figure 3, the inserts are placed within the armature.
In Figure 4, the concrete is poured and allowed to set. The reader will note that at Figure 4, there are discontinuities between the top surfaces and the inserts and the top surface of the concrete.
In Figure 5, the slab is removed from the mould.
In Figure 6, the top surface of the concrete slab has now been sanded so that the top layer of the concrete is sanded away and so that the top surface of the concrete and the top surfaces of the various inserts are flush with each other, thereby revealing the pre-determined pattern and the grain of the concrete that has settled during the manufacturing process.
In Figure 7, a sealant is placed over the concrete in order to preserve the concrete from the ingress of moisture and/or other contaminants. The finished slab at 7 can then be used for a variety of purposes such as walls, floors, countertops, etc.
The reader will also note that although the figures illustrate a relatively small slab containing only three inserts, the resulting pattern can be more or less complex
As mentioned, the present invention is directed to a concrete slab 10 which contains inserts 11, 11' and 11" which are visible and form a pre-determined pattern.
The process starts referring now to Figure 1 by the fabrication of a mould into which the concrete is to be poured.
In Figure 2, an armature is made for solidifying the slab.
In Figure 3, the inserts are placed within the armature.
In Figure 4, the concrete is poured and allowed to set. The reader will note that at Figure 4, there are discontinuities between the top surfaces and the inserts and the top surface of the concrete.
In Figure 5, the slab is removed from the mould.
In Figure 6, the top surface of the concrete slab has now been sanded so that the top layer of the concrete is sanded away and so that the top surface of the concrete and the top surfaces of the various inserts are flush with each other, thereby revealing the pre-determined pattern and the grain of the concrete that has settled during the manufacturing process.
In Figure 7, a sealant is placed over the concrete in order to preserve the concrete from the ingress of moisture and/or other contaminants. The finished slab at 7 can then be used for a variety of purposes such as walls, floors, countertops, etc.
The reader will also note that although the figures illustrate a relatively small slab containing only three inserts, the resulting pattern can be more or less complex
4 depending on the user's needs. Furthermore, the inserts can be any type of material such as glass, stones, other pieces of concrete that are pre-coloured, etc.
In fact, anything which can be set in concrete and subsequently sanded to reveal a pre-determined pattern.
Although the present invention has been explained hereinabove by way of a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be pointed out that any modifications to this preferred embodiment within the scope of the appended claims is not deemed to alter or change the nature and scope of the present invention.
In fact, anything which can be set in concrete and subsequently sanded to reveal a pre-determined pattern.
Although the present invention has been explained hereinabove by way of a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be pointed out that any modifications to this preferred embodiment within the scope of the appended claims is not deemed to alter or change the nature and scope of the present invention.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2544009 CA2544009A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2006-04-19 | Method for fabricating a concrete slab containing inserts and the slab so made |
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| CA 2544009 CA2544009A1 (en) | 2006-04-19 | 2006-04-19 | Method for fabricating a concrete slab containing inserts and the slab so made |
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