US1031050A

US1031050A - Concrete reservoir.

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Publication number: US1031050A
Application number: US65929711A
Authority: US
Inventors: John E Conzelman
Original assignee: UNIT CONSTRUCTION CO
Current assignee: UNIT CONSTRUCTION Co
Priority date: 1911-11-09
Filing date: 1911-11-09
Publication date: 1912-07-02
Anticipated expiration: 1929-07-02

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J. E. GNZELMAN.

CONCRETE RESERVOIR.

APPLICATION NLRB N0V.9,1911.

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Fay-5L@ J. E. CNZELMMT.- CONCRETE EESEEVOIE.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 9, 1911. La@ LW Patened Juy 2, MM2.

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J. ONZELMMW CONCRETE RESERVOIR,

APFLGATION NLM N0v,9,1911.

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J. E. EZELMAN.

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" vF' 9 is a sectional view, on an enlarged- JOHN E. OONZELMAN, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, ASSIGNOR T0 UNIT UONSS'IR'CTIDN COMPANY, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, A. CORPORATION OF DELAWARE.

CONCRETE RESERVOIR.

Patented duly?, 1912'. serial No. 659,297.

To all 'l0/com. it may concern:

Bc it. known that l, Jol-IN E. CONZELMAN, :i citizen of the United States, residing at the city of St. Louis, State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Concrete Reservoirs, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to concrete building structures and has particular reference to a construction in which concrete slabs are used for the Walls of a reservoir, tank, oistern, and the like.

It is an object of this invention to provide a structure of concrete building elements, which coperate and are interengaged to form rigid, secure, and lasting j unct-ures of said elements.

lt is, also, an object to provide a concrete building structure in which the general construction of the coperating elements is generally improved. to present a neat appearance as well as to prove of strong and durable nature. v

Further, this invention consists of the novel features of construction and arrangement of parts, as hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification, in which like numbersV of reference denote like parts wherever they occur, Fi re 1 is a plan view of a concrete reservoir embodying this invention; Fig. 2 is a side elevation of same; Fig. 3 is a sectional view on the line 3 3, Fig. 1; Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line 4 4, Fig. 1; Fi 5 is a perspective view, on an enlarge scale, of one of the slabs; Fig. 6. is a perspective view, on

an enlarged scale, of one of the-,concrete blocks; Fig. 7 is a perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of an alternate form of concrete block; Fig. `8 is a sectional View, on an enlarged scale, on the line 8 8, Fig. 2;

fragmentary perspective view, on an enlar d scale, showing the junctionf three slagg, one of. the concrete blocks bein removed. Fig. 11 is a horizontal sectional View Showing the junction of two slabs with the alternate form of concrete block; Fig. .12 is a sectional view, on an enlarged scale, on the line 12-12, Fig. 2, showing the reinforcement; Fig. 13 is a vertical sectional cylindrical configuration, and consists of a plurality of arcuated slabs l that are arranged in annular rows 2, as hereinafter described, said rows being supported one Eon top of another. with a rabbet 3 and rib 4 that extend longi- Each slab 1 is provided tudinally of its upper edge and, also, with f a rabbet 3 and rib 4- that extend longitudinally of its lower edge. A surface-rib `5 isl provided on each face of saidslab :l ands arranged to extend substantially vertically' at the middle of said slab. The surface-rib 5 on the inner face of slab l' is `plofflably located directly opposite the surface-britte@ on the outer face of same, andboth-iat.said.y surface-ribs form opposite walls of .an-0pm .5.17:

ing 6 that extends substantially 'Verticali ff"- through said slab, said opening: beingpre erably formed with a rectangular cross-seti i tional conguration. Each row?. .Zellen-ite slabs 1 arranged in arcual alinenient and spaced apart so as to leave'a space'ilbetween the ends of eaclrtwo adjaeent'slabs, said space being approximately aslongnas the opening 6. The sides of the s Bice 7 are closed by a pair of concretebloc s 8, and said space is then filled with groot, or similar cement mixture, or wet concrete, wlela.;l when set, unites said blocks and the ends of slabs 1 adjacent said space integrally. Each block'8 is preferably molded :with a rectane gular configura-tion and, also, with subtanwi tially the same width as surface-rib .5', and, when said slab is placed in a side of space 7, same over aps the-ends of the slabs 1 adjacent thereto. Said block 8` may be flat, as depicted inFigs. 6 and, or

position tc-cl same may be molded with the same curva- 1005 ture as slab 1, as illustrated 'in Fig. le, or, if desired, same may bear a pair ot dang@ 9 that extends vertically on one face of said block, said flanges being located adjacent the sides of said block and having curved or beveled faces 10, as shown in Figs. 7 and 11. When a flat block 8 is usedtoclose a side..

of the space 7, cracks llare lett between the' if 2 Lebanese face of said block and the faces of each slab 1 adjacent thereto, and same are filled with groot, which sets integrally with said block and said slabs. When an arcuated block 8 is 5 used, same tits snugly against the faces of each slab 1 adjacent thereto, and when a slab 8 having flanges or ribs 9 is used, the curved or beveled faces of said flanges o'r ribs fit snugly against the faces of eachslab 10 1 without intervening cracks 11. Each block 8 is preferably formed with such height that the top surface thereof registers in substantially the same plane with the upper edge of the slab 1 adjacent thereto. Reinforcing bars 12 extend into space 7 from slabs 1 and other bars 13 extend into said space from blocks 8. The bars 12 extend longitudinally through slab '1 and, also, through' the opening 6 in said slabI 1, 2o and the reinforcing bars 12 that enter space from one end thereof may overlap bars 12, which enter said space from the opposite end thereof. The reii1*forcingf bars 13 are preferably U-shaped and those that v enter said space from one side thereof may overlap others that enter said space from the opposite side thereof, so as to allow a bar or bars 14 extending vertically in said space to pass through all of said U-shaped bars, as shown in Fig. 8. lf desired, the bars 13 may have a plurality of llbshaped parts that project into said space, said U- shaped partis being preferably arranged so same enter said space without overlapping, as illustrated in Fig. 11, the bars 14 being located adjacent said U-shaped parts without passing therethrough. Bars 14a are embedded in the surface-ribs 5 and are bent,

so as to encircle the `opening 6 between said surface-ribs.

The slabs 1 that constitute the lower annular row 2 are preferably supported on a monolithic foundation wall 15 having a`concrete floor 16 formed integrally therewith and are arranged in arcual alinement, said wall 15 being provided either with an annular rib 17 that fits' in the rabbets 3 in the lower edges of each slab 1 in the lower row 2, as best'seen in Fig. 4, or with an annular groove 18, in order to allow the ribs 4 on the lower edges of each slab 1 in the lower row 2 to fit therein, as depicted in Fig. 13. Just previous to the placing of the slabs l inthe lower row 2 in place on the foundation wall 15, the lower edges of each of said slabs are buttered with grout, which, when set, unites said slabs and said foundation wall integrally, thus constituting a monolithic structure. The slabs 1 that constitute the second row 2 are placed in position on the lower row 2, so that the ribs 4 on the lower edges of each slab 1 in the second row and the ribs 4 on the upper edges of each slab 1 in the lower row fit in the rabbets 3 in 'the upper edges of each slab 1 in the lower rowend. the rabbets inrte 510.11? edges of each slab 1 in the second row, respectively, the adjoiningyedges of said rowsbeingl tered with groot, which'y set, unites said rows integrally. Said' slabs 1 in the y@ second row 2 are arranged so that the openings 6 therein register in vertical alinementl with the spaces 7 between the blojlgeg 8 and the ends of the slabs 41 in the lower row 2, and the spaces 7 between the blocks S and the ends of the slabs 1 in the second row register 'in vertical alinement with the openings 6 inthe slabs 1 in the lower row 2, with the result lthat the surface-ribs l5 and blocks 8 in the second row register in ver-'gg tical alinement with the blocks 8 yand surface-ribs 5 in the lower row@I Thethird row 2 is sirnilariy'pl1 'in position on the second row 2 and, so ongimtil, the reservoir is completed, 'so 'that the sur-*g5 :ace-ribs, blocks 8, openings '6,and' spaces .7 in each row register in vertical alinementwith blocksS, surface-ribs 5, spaces 7, and .awnings 6, respectively, in theqrow -adacent thereto, the adjoining edges 'eachtwo ad- 9g jacent rows being buttered 'with grout all of the openingsgi, k.spaces 7, and cracks 11 being filled'witfhgrout, 's'ithah when the grout sets, the rowsf'2 andsia'bsl and blocks 8 are integrally united thereby, '95, thus constituting a monolithic structure. The rabbets 3 and ribs 4 are preit'erablyv omitted entirely from the upper edges of each slab l in the top row 2 of the reservoir and the upper surfaces of each block 8V in 10e the top row are iush with the upper edges of said slabs. The bars 14 extend substantial-ly the entire height of the reservoir, and may have their lower ends enioeddedfin the Y foundation wall 15, as depicted in 12. 'le If desired, a cover (not shov's'n'l in the" rawil" ings) may be placed on top of the reservoir,

By reason of 'the slabs 1 being joined by means of rabbeted junctures, the` rnenolithic concrete structure herein described' is 11G rendered suitable for use as a reservoir'tank, cistern, 0r other receptacle forhoding any kind of fluid or the like. f

In the alternate form depicted in Fie 15,

the rabbets 3 and ribs 4 areomitted entirely A,

from the top and bott-om of each stab, 1, and grooves 19 are substituted in lieu thereof so that, when oneslab is placed on top o another, the grooves 19 1n the adlioining edges of said slabs register .with each other. 12e Said grooves are filled with groet or concrete which, when set, forms` a concrete hay 2O that integrally unites said slabs and'prcvents lateral movement of same.

I claim: 32,5

1. A concrete reservoir comprisin a lu rality of annular rows of arcuate fslpabs, said rows being su Y portedone on top ef another, each of sai slabs having an opening extending vertically therethrough, the slabs manca@ ot' each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the endsthereoit, the slabs o' each alternate row being arranged so that' the openings therein register' in vertieal alineinent willi the spaces between the ends ot the slabs of the other rows, blocks elosing the sides of said spaces, and a concrete filler for said spaces and e 't openings adapted to set. integrally with blocks and said slabs.

2. A concrete reservoir comprising a plurality of annular' rows of arcuated slabs, said rows being supported one on top of another, each of said slabs having an opening extending vertically therethrough, the slabs of each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs of each alternate row being arranged so thatv the openings therein registet in ver tical alineinent with the spaces betweei't ends ot' the slabs ol' the other rows, bl closing the sides of said spa snrtaceribs borne by said slabs and real 5 in ver tir-al alinenient with said bloc` crete filler for said spaces and said openings adapted to set integrally with said blocks and said slabs.

3. concrete reservoir comprising a phi-r rality of annular rows of arcuated slabs, said rows being supported one on top of another. each of said slabs having an opening extending vertically therethrough and surface-ribs extending vertically adjacent the `sides of said opening. the slabs of each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs of the alternate rows being r arranged so that the openings therein register in vertical alinenient with the spaces between the ends of the slabs of the other rows, blocks closing' the sides of said spaces and registering in vertical alinenient with said surface-ribs, reint'orcingr bars projecting from said `islabs into said spaces, and a concrete filler `for said spaces and said openings adapted to setr integrally with said blocks and said slabs.

4. concrete reservoir coini'irising a plurality of annular rows of arcuatcd slabs, said rows being supported one on top of another, each of said slabs having an opening extending vertically therethrough and surtaceribs extending vertically adjacent the sides of said opening, the slabs of each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs of the alternate rows being arranged so that the openings therein register in vertical alineinent with the spaces between the ends of the slabs of the other rows, blocks closing the sides of said spaces and registering in vertical alinement with said surface-ribs, reinforcing bars projecting from said slabs into said spaces, reinforcing bars projecting from said blocks into said spaces, and a eoncrete filler `for said spaces and said openings adapted to set integrally with said blocks and said slabs. l

5. A concrete reservoir comprising a plarality of annular rows of' arcuated slabs, said rows being supported one on top of another, each of said slabs havin` an opening extending vertically therethrough and surface-ribs extending vertically adjacent the sides ot said opening, the slabs of each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs et the alternate rows being arranged so that the openings therein register in vertical alineinent with the spaces between the ends of the slabs of the other rows, blocks closing the sides of said spaces and registering in vertical alinenient with said surface-ribs, re inforcing bars projecting from said slabs into said spaces, reinforcing bars projecting 1 Y i l trom said blocks into said spaces, reinforcingr bars extending vertically through said spaces and said openings, and a concrete .ller tor said spaces and said openings v)ted to set integrally with said blocks ld said slabs.

ti. A concrete reservoir comprising a plurality of annular rows et arcuated slabs, said rows being supported one on top of another, a foundation supporting the lower row of slabs and having a rabbeted connection therewith, each of said slabs having an opening extending vertically therethrough and surface-ribs extending vertically adjacent the sides of said opening, the slabs of each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs ot' the alternate rows being arranged so that the openings therein register in vertical alinelnent with the spaces between tlie ends ot the slabs of the other rows, blocks closing the sides of said spaces and registering in vertical alinement with said surface-ribs, and a concrete iiller for .said spaces and said openings adapted to set integrally with said blocks and said slabs.

T. ft concrete reservoir comprising a. plurality of annular rows of arcuated slabs` said rows being supported one on top of another, a foundation supporting the lower row of slabs having a rabbeted connect-ion therewith, each of said slabs having an opening extending vertically therethrough and surface-ribs extending vertically adjacent the sides of said opening, the slabs oi cach row being arranged to have intervening1 spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs of the alternate rows being arranged so that the openings therein register in vertical alinenient with the spaces between the ends ot the Iii il slabs of the other rows, blocks closing the f sides of said spaces and registering in vertical allnen'ient with said surtace-ribs, relator-ra ing bars eidendiiniry vertically through sald spaces and said openings and having their lower ends enil'iedded in said foundation,

and a concrete filler for said spaces and said openings adapted to set integrally with said blocks andsaid slabs. i

8. A concrete reservoir comprising a plurality ot' annular rows of arcuated slabs, .said rows being supported one on top of another, a foundation supporting the lower row of slabs and having a rabbi connection therewith, each ot' said slal nlavin an opening extending vertically therethrough and surface-ribs extending vertically adjacent the sides of said opening, the slabs of each row being arranged to have intervening spaces between the ends thereof, the slabs ot' the alter nate rows being arranged so that the openings therein register in vertical alineinent with the spaces between the ends ol the slabs of thc other rows, blocks closing the sides of .said spaces and registering in vertical ment withsaid surface-ribs,reinforcing bars extending vertically througll said spaces and said openings and having their lower ends embedded in said foundation, reinforcf ing bars projecting ltrom said opening extending vertically therethrough;

fos into said f spaces. reintorcing bars projecting from` s o ths'patentymay be obtainedci, five een` :resinas and surface-ribs extending vertically adjacent the sides ot said opening, the slabs of each row being arran ed to have intervening spaces between t e ends thereof, the slabs of the alternate rows being arranged so that the openings therein register in ven tical aiinement with the spaces between the ends of the slabs of the other rows, blocks closing the sides of said spaces and registering in vertical alinernent with said surface ribs, a concrete filler for said spaces and said openings adapted to set integrally with said blocks and said slabs, and a ceinenting substance integrally' uniting said rows and, also, integrally uniting the lower row with said foundation.

rality of rows of slabs arranged in superimposed order, each slab having a vertical opening therethrough, the slabs of each row eing arranged to have intervening spaces etween the ends thereof, the slabs of each alternate row being arranged so that the enings therein register in vertical alinent with the spaces between the ends of slabs of the other rows, means for closi the sides of the spaces between the ends 'ri adjacent slabs, and a concrete filler 'for said spaces and said openings.

In testimony whereof I hereunto atlix my signature in the presence of tWo witnesses.

JOHN E. CNZELMNL Witnessesz D. P. LANE, ARCHER YV. R-icHAnns.

vssing the Comi issone l0. A concrete reservoir including a plu-