US20070094968A1 - Lightweight concrete panel and method of building structural members - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to concrete structural members and methods of construction using concrete panels for forming structural members.
- steel reinforcement attached to the foundation extends only a few feet high at first, and the cinderblocks are lifted over the reinforcement so that the steel reinforcement is in the middle of the cinderblock when it is set down.
- another few feet of steel reinforcement is tied to the steel sticking up out of the cinderblocks.
- more cinderblocks are stacked over the higher steel reinforcement.
- This process of tying the reinforcement together in sections reduces the strength of the reinforcement compared to a continuous steel rod through the wall. This process is also very labor intensive and requires skilled workers to achieve a quality finished wall.
- the finished cinderblock wall has the advantage that the wall can be built without the need for equipment such as a crane.
- the cinderblock wall does not have good insulation characteristics, and is not a good sound barrier.
- the finished wall does not have the strength of a poured concrete wall.
- Panel construction is similar to cinderblock construction in that the concrete is poured and cured before setting it in place.
- the panels are usually reinforced with steel, and then attached to the foundation when set in place.
- Concrete panel construction can provide a faster method of construction when the structural members are precast, but it does requires heavy equipment to lift the concrete panels into place. The heavy panels must be transported, at substantial cost, to the construction site if cast at a building yard. If the panels are cast at the construction site and then lifted into place, a large area is required to efficiently pour multiple structural members at once.
- a tilt up concrete panel is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,658,810. Panels are very heavy, so the weight of panels is addressed in several improvements to panel systems described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,230,465; 6,260,329; 6,000,194; 6,898,908; 6,263,638 and U.S. Patent Application 10/970,666. Each of these references requires the use of lifting equipment to move the panel into place.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,230,465 discloses a precast concrete panel which is reinforced with steel, and has a rib structure to reduce the weight of the panel.
- the panel is used as the structural element and has a weight which is much too heavy for manual lifting.
- Panels like cinderblock have the disadvantage of heat transfer.
- Some of the lightweight panels mentioned above address heat transfer characteristics by using a concrete which has insulating characteristics, or adding a foam layer to the structure.
- Another type of construction method is poured concrete using forms.
- the forms are used to support the concrete slurry when it is poured and as the concrete cures.
- the form is then removed and can be reused a limited number of times before it is discarded.
- the forms must have sufficient strength to prevent bulging or breaking under the pressure of the concrete pour.
- the forms must be transported from site to site. With a limited number of uses, the forms will be discarded when they can no longer be used, increasing waste and the cost of construction. If utilities are run through the concrete structural members (i.e. electrical, plumbing, cable etc.) then the forms may need to be cut for the outlets, thus increasing waste, or a special form may be used such as the one described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,116,415.
- the invention described and claimed herein comprises a lightweight concrete rib panel, and a method of forming structural members using the panel.
- the rib panel is made of a lightweight concrete having improved heat transfer properties and has ribs for increased strength.
- the rib panel is relatively thin and can be handled without the use of lifting equipment.
- the Method of forming structural members includes erecting a support frame next to a foundation upon which a structural member can be placed; attaching a first set of rib panels to the frame using connectors and spacers, with rib panels stacked on top of each other to the height of a desired structural member; reinforcement and utilities are then placed next to the first set of rib panels; a second set of rib panes are attached to the connectors forming a space where the reinforcement and utilities were placed; finally a concrete slurry is poured into the space formed, to create a complete structural member.
- the framing is removed and can be reused.
- the lightweight concrete has improved thermal characteristics and serves as a support structure.
- the concrete rib panels can be finished on the inside and the outside of the structure without additional layers.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of a concrete rib panel.
- FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the concrete rib panel of FIG. 1 across the line 2 - 2 .
- FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the concrete rib panel of FIG. 1 across the line 3 - 3 .
- FIG. 4 is an illustration of a connector and spacer system.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a method of building a structural member with the concrete rib panel system.
- FIG. 6 is an illustration of a gripping connector and spacer system.
- FIG. 7 is an illustration of a gripping connector with two rib panels.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of a concrete rib panel 100 .
- a system of ribs 10 is shown on all sides of the concrete rib panel 100 .
- the concrete rib panel 100 has only one transverse rib 12 , but the panel may be made with two ribs such that the ribs cross in the middle of the panel, or more ribs.
- One purpose of the ribs 10 is to reduce the weight of the overall panel, while providing strength to the panel.
- the panel also has a section between the ribs 20 .
- FIGS. 2 and 3 shows cross sectional views of the concrete rib panel 100 along the lines 2 - 2 and 3 - 3 respectively.
- the length of the concrete rib panel 100 as the section shown in FIG. 3 , is 48 inches
- the height, as the section shown in FIG. 2 is 24 inches.
- the thickness of the ribs 10 as shown in FIG. 2 , is two inches
- the thickness of the sections 20 is one inch.
- the thickness of the ribs 10 and the sections 20 can be varied and still meet the objects of the invention, for instance the rib sections can be made thicker to add more structural support in the panels without adding significant weight.
- the width of the transverse rib 12 is four inches
- the width of the outside ribs, 10 are two inches. The number, width, and thickness of the ribs can be varied to produce a lightweight concrete rib panel.
- the weight of the lightweight concrete is less than about 90 lbs/cubic foot.
- Concrete may be mixed to produce a lighter weight concrete.
- the panel described as a 24 inch by 48 inch panel contains one cubic foot of concrete, and will weight less than about 90 lbs.
- Another embodiment of the invention has face of the panel which is 24 inches by 96 inches, and will weigh less than 180 lbs., preferably less than 160 lbs. This is still small enough to be handled with out the use of lifting equipment if desired, and conforms to masonry standards.
- Other sizes, such as a 32 inch by 64 inch panel, may also be used in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 shows a connector system 200 according to the preferred embodiment.
- the system 200 has a threaded rod, 202 , two large nuts, 210 , a small nut or tie 212 , and a spacer, 220 .
- the spacer is shaped in a tube, but it may be shaped as a hollow box, or any other shape which will allow the bolt to pass through between two concrete rib panels.
- the present invention is not limited to the connector described in the preferred embodiment, but any connector know to those skilled in the construction trade, such as those shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,722,099, may also be used in accordance to the present invention.
- the manner in which the connector system works with the concrete rib panel system is discussed in more details below.
- FIG. 5 an exploded view of a method of building structural members with the concrete rib panel system is shown.
- the method of building a structural member according to the preferred method of the present system is to build the wall on a poured foundation, 512 , which has j-bolts, 514 .
- the j-bolts, 514 are used to attach a frame system, 520 , to the foundation.
- the frame system, 520 can be made from any material suitable for aligning the structural member, and only needs to provide minimal support while the structural member is being formed.
- the frame system is made from crossing metal c-frames and attached with bolts.
- the frame system, 520 is shown attached in a manner to contact the outer side of the structural member, the frame system, 520 , may be set up in a manner to contact the inner side of the structural member, or between the panels.
- the methods of anchoring and support known to those skilled in the construction trades may be used to attach the panels to the frame.
- a first set of concrete rib panels, 120 is attached to the frame system, 520 , using the connector system 200 .
- the bottom panel, 122 of the first set of rib panels, 120 , is set in place and bolted at the bottom to the frame system, 520 .
- the threaded rod, 202 is attached to the frame system, 520 , using a large nut, 210 just above the bottom panel, 122 .
- a small nut or tie, 212 is then used to hold the concrete rib panel, 100 , in place.
- a second panel, 124 is placed on top of the bottom panel, 122 , and another connector 200 , is used just above the second panel, 124 , to hold the panel in place as the bottom panel was held in place.
- the small nut or tie between the bottom and second panels, ( 122 , 124 ) may be removed after the second panel, 124 , is placed because the weight of the second panel 124 will hold the bottom panel, 122 , in place.
- the process of putting panels on top of other panels is repeated to the desired height of the structural member, attaching the first set of concrete rib panels 120 to the frame system, 520 .
- a small indent is formed on the top and bottom of each panel where the connector system is used so that the threaded rod, 202 , passes through the first set of concrete rib panels, 120 , and the edges of the concrete rib panels are in near continuous contact. It is not necessary according to the preferred method to use mortar between the top of the bottom panel, 122 , and the bottom of the second panel, 124 , or between the bottom and top of any of the panels. Mortar may, however, be used between the panels.
- the spacers, 220 can be added to the connector system, 200 .
- the spacers, 220 contact the rib sections, 10 , of the panels, 100 , and create a space between the first set of panels, 120 , and a second set of panels, 140 .
- reinforcement, 530 is attached to the foundation.
- the reinforcement, 530 can be attached before the frame system, 520 is set up, and before the first set of panels, 120 , is attached.
- the reinforcement, 530 can be attached so that at least one single continuous piece of reinforcement is attached to the foundation and can be used to anchor the roof.
- utilities can be installed in the within the structural member before the second set of panels, 140 , is attached.
- the conduit for utilities may include, but need not be limited to, electrical conduit, water piping, heating conduit, gas piping, and cable conduit.
- the utilities can easily be inspected for compliance with design plans and building codes before the second set of panels, 140 is attached.
- the preferred method of construction provides better quality control than block construction because the conduits and panels can be corrected if an inspection shows errors.
- foam, or other filler may be added to the structural member where poured concrete is not needed for structural support.
- the filler may be formed in columns such that the resulting concrete grout will form pillars between the first and second set of panels, 120 , and 140 , in the locations where the reinforcement, 530 , is placed. This method may reduce cost with less concrete material needed to form the structural members.
- holes may be cut in the second set of panels, 140 , in a panel section between the ribs, 20 . It is possible to form some of the panels with holes for the utilities so that the panels will not need to be cut.
- FIG. 6 An alternative embodiment of a gripping connector, 600 , is shown in FIG. 6 .
- the gripping connector may be attached to the frame system, 520 , at one end with a nut, 610 , and a threaded rod, 602 .
- the gripping connector, 600 may have a spacer, 620 , and a gripping element, 630 .
- the gripping element, 630 is attached to the end of the threaded rod, 602 .
- the gripping element, 630 includes a threaded piece, 632 , which causes the grippers, 634 , to open or close when the threaded rod, 602 , is turned.
- the gripping element shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 is for illustration and not limitation. Other gripping elements, or anchoring elements known to those skilled in the trades of construction may be used in the present invention.
- the concrete rib panel, 150 may have a rib, 16 , which has a lip, 18 that extends towards the section, 20 .
- the embodiment of the invention which includes the gripping connector, 630 , and concrete rib panels with a lip, 150 have the advantage that no connector is needed on the outer side of the structural member, 155 .
- An advantage of this design is that the concrete grout will interlock with the lip, 18 when the concrete grout cures.
- the outer side of the structural member, 155 may be formed with a design, or finish including, but not limited to: high quality natural stone; a wood veneer; synthetic veneer; simulated shingles; or simulated siding. In this way construction costs may be reduced with a finished side of a structural member which needs no patching or finishing work once the structural member is completed.
- the lightweight concrete has characteristics which allow veneer bonding to the outer side of the panels.
- the outer side of the structural member, 155 with a finish or design, may be on the interior or exterior of the finished structure.
- the second set of panels, 140 is put in place using the connector system, 200 , shown in FIG. 4 , or the gripping connector, 600 , shown in FIG. 6 .
- the structural member is prepared for concrete grout.
- the concrete rib panels, connected to the connectors and the frame system will be able to withstand the lateral pressure of at least eight feet of concrete grout. Some of the prior art systems are not able to withstand this pressure so the grout is poured in part of a structural member, and allowed to cure at least in part.
- the present invention provides savings in cost and time as the full height of a structural member can be poured at one time.
- the bond formed is a permanent bond with a minimum strength of 80 lbs/sq. inch.
- the frame system, 520 , threaded rod, 202 , and nuts, 210 can be removed and used again. If any of the pieces are damaged they can easily be recycled. This an advantage over the prior art of using concrete forms which wear out and cannot easily be recycled.
- the method of the present invention is not limited to building structural members, but may be used in decorative walls and walls which are not part of a building, such as, but not limited to concrete fencing walls.
- the method is also useful in reinforcing existing walls or structural members. At times it is not possible or practical to remove existing structural members of a building which needs reinforcement.
- the present invention may be used as described above except that the method may be preformed using only one set of panels, 120 .
- the method may be performed without using the temporary frame system, 520 , if the building structure can act as a frame system.
- the panels may be anchored to the building using one or two sets of panels.
- the method of reinforcing a building may be done without the use of concrete grout providing the additional structural support.
- the area between the one set of panels and the building may be filled with concrete grout.
- the panels may be used above or below grade. It is not necessary for a structural member, completed according to the present invention, to have uniform thickness, but may have varying thickness.
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The invention includes a concrete rib panel system. The rib panel is used as a support element, and as a form for pouring concrete. The rib panel is incorporated as part of the finished structural member. The rib panel is small and light so that it can be handled without the use of lifting equipment. The method of use includes using a frame to support a first set of concrete rib panels, with spacers and connectors for a second set of concrete rib panels, forming a space between the rib panels which can be filled with concrete grout. Utilities and reinforcement can be added to the space between the rib panels before the second set of concrete rib panels are attached to produce a large composite structural member utilizing the strength of lightweight rib panels and reinforced concrete.
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- 1. Field of the invention
- This invention relates to concrete structural members and methods of construction using concrete panels for forming structural members.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- There are several types of construction methods using concrete for building structural members: cinderblock type construction; panel construction; and poured cement. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, but no prior construction method combines most of the advantages of each methods. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods will be discussed. The construction of cement structural members using these methods usually requires steel reinforcement which is attached to a foundation.
- In cinderblock type construction, steel reinforcement attached to the foundation extends only a few feet high at first, and the cinderblocks are lifted over the reinforcement so that the steel reinforcement is in the middle of the cinderblock when it is set down. When a few cinderblocks have been stacked forming the wall, another few feet of steel reinforcement is tied to the steel sticking up out of the cinderblocks. Then more cinderblocks are stacked over the higher steel reinforcement. This process of tying the reinforcement together in sections reduces the strength of the reinforcement compared to a continuous steel rod through the wall. This process is also very labor intensive and requires skilled workers to achieve a quality finished wall.
- The finished cinderblock wall has the advantage that the wall can be built without the need for equipment such as a crane. The cinderblock wall does not have good insulation characteristics, and is not a good sound barrier. The finished wall, however, does not have the strength of a poured concrete wall. These problems have been addressed with improvements in cinderblock type building such as those shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,905,439; and 5,596,853. These improvements still have the expense of delivering a large amount of material to a construction site, as well as the labor of assembling the block wall.
- Panel construction is similar to cinderblock construction in that the concrete is poured and cured before setting it in place. The panels are usually reinforced with steel, and then attached to the foundation when set in place. Concrete panel construction can provide a faster method of construction when the structural members are precast, but it does requires heavy equipment to lift the concrete panels into place. The heavy panels must be transported, at substantial cost, to the construction site if cast at a building yard. If the panels are cast at the construction site and then lifted into place, a large area is required to efficiently pour multiple structural members at once. A tilt up concrete panel is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,658,810. Panels are very heavy, so the weight of panels is addressed in several improvements to panel systems described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,230,465; 6,260,329; 6,000,194; 6,898,908; 6,263,638 and
U.S. Patent Application 10/970,666. Each of these references requires the use of lifting equipment to move the panel into place. - U.S. Pat. No. 6,230,465 discloses a precast concrete panel which is reinforced with steel, and has a rib structure to reduce the weight of the panel. The panel is used as the structural element and has a weight which is much too heavy for manual lifting.
- Panels, like cinderblock have the disadvantage of heat transfer. Some of the lightweight panels mentioned above address heat transfer characteristics by using a concrete which has insulating characteristics, or adding a foam layer to the structure.
- Another type of construction method is poured concrete using forms. The forms are used to support the concrete slurry when it is poured and as the concrete cures. The form is then removed and can be reused a limited number of times before it is discarded. The forms must have sufficient strength to prevent bulging or breaking under the pressure of the concrete pour. The forms must be transported from site to site. With a limited number of uses, the forms will be discarded when they can no longer be used, increasing waste and the cost of construction. If utilities are run through the concrete structural members (i.e. electrical, plumbing, cable etc.) then the forms may need to be cut for the outlets, thus increasing waste, or a special form may be used such as the one described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,116,415.
- The invention described and claimed herein comprises a lightweight concrete rib panel, and a method of forming structural members using the panel. The rib panel is made of a lightweight concrete having improved heat transfer properties and has ribs for increased strength. The rib panel is relatively thin and can be handled without the use of lifting equipment.
- The Method of forming structural members includes erecting a support frame next to a foundation upon which a structural member can be placed; attaching a first set of rib panels to the frame using connectors and spacers, with rib panels stacked on top of each other to the height of a desired structural member; reinforcement and utilities are then placed next to the first set of rib panels; a second set of rib panes are attached to the connectors forming a space where the reinforcement and utilities were placed; finally a concrete slurry is poured into the space formed, to create a complete structural member. The framing is removed and can be reused. The lightweight concrete has improved thermal characteristics and serves as a support structure. The concrete rib panels can be finished on the inside and the outside of the structure without additional layers.
- Among the objects of the present invention are the following:
- To provide a Lightweight Rib panel which is light enough to handle without the use of lifting equipment, to reduce the cost of construction.
- To provide a large Lightweight rib panel with improved characteristics which will be set in place using lifting equipment.
- To provide a building material with improved thermal characteristics.
- To provide a building method with improved structural strength.
- To provide a method of construction where concrete structural members can be poured in one continuous concrete grout at least eight feet high.
- To provide a method of construction which reduces building time and cost.
- To provide a method of concrete construction with continuous reinforcement members from the foundation to the roof.
- To provide a method of construction for structural members with conduits for utilities.
- To provide a method of concrete construction which reduces the need for skilled labor.
- To provide a method of construction which reduces waste.
- To provide a structural member with an outside which has improved characteristics for bonding veneer.
- To provide a building material which can be stored with minimal storage area.
- To provide pre-engineered building materials for use on a job site.
- To provide a building material with a good bonding surface for natural and simulated finishing materials.
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of a concrete rib panel. -
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the concrete rib panel ofFIG. 1 across the line 2-2. -
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the concrete rib panel ofFIG. 1 across the line 3-3. -
FIG. 4 is an illustration of a connector and spacer system. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view showing a method of building a structural member with the concrete rib panel system. -
FIG. 6 is an illustration of a gripping connector and spacer system. -
FIG. 7 is an illustration of a gripping connector with two rib panels. -
FIG. 1 is an illustration of aconcrete rib panel 100. A system ofribs 10 is shown on all sides of theconcrete rib panel 100. In the preferred embodiment, theconcrete rib panel 100 has only onetransverse rib 12, but the panel may be made with two ribs such that the ribs cross in the middle of the panel, or more ribs. One purpose of theribs 10 is to reduce the weight of the overall panel, while providing strength to the panel. The panel also has a section between theribs 20. -
FIGS. 2 and 3 shows cross sectional views of theconcrete rib panel 100 along the lines 2-2 and 3-3 respectively. In the preferred embodiment the length of theconcrete rib panel 100, as the section shown inFIG. 3 , is 48 inches, the height, as the section shown inFIG. 2 , is 24 inches. In the preferred embodiment the thickness of theribs 10, as shown inFIG. 2 , is two inches, and the thickness of thesections 20, is one inch. The thickness of theribs 10 and thesections 20 can be varied and still meet the objects of the invention, for instance the rib sections can be made thicker to add more structural support in the panels without adding significant weight. In the preferred embodiment, the width of thetransverse rib 12 is four inches, and the width of the outside ribs, 10, are two inches. The number, width, and thickness of the ribs can be varied to produce a lightweight concrete rib panel. - According to the preferred embodiment the weight of the lightweight concrete is less than about 90 lbs/cubic foot. Concrete may be mixed to produce a lighter weight concrete. The panel described as a 24 inch by 48 inch panel contains one cubic foot of concrete, and will weight less than about 90 lbs. Another embodiment of the invention has face of the panel which is 24 inches by 96 inches, and will weigh less than 180 lbs., preferably less than 160 lbs. This is still small enough to be handled with out the use of lifting equipment if desired, and conforms to masonry standards. Other sizes, such as a 32 inch by 64 inch panel, may also be used in accordance with the present invention.
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FIG. 4 shows aconnector system 200 according to the preferred embodiment. thesystem 200 has a threaded rod, 202, two large nuts, 210, a small nut or tie 212, and a spacer, 220. In the preferred embodiment the spacer is shaped in a tube, but it may be shaped as a hollow box, or any other shape which will allow the bolt to pass through between two concrete rib panels. The present invention is not limited to the connector described in the preferred embodiment, but any connector know to those skilled in the construction trade, such as those shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,722,099, may also be used in accordance to the present invention. The manner in which the connector system works with the concrete rib panel system is discussed in more details below. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , an exploded view of a method of building structural members with the concrete rib panel system is shown. The method of building a structural member according to the preferred method of the present system is to build the wall on a poured foundation, 512, which has j-bolts, 514. The j-bolts, 514, are used to attach a frame system, 520, to the foundation. The frame system, 520, can be made from any material suitable for aligning the structural member, and only needs to provide minimal support while the structural member is being formed. According to the preferred method, the frame system is made from crossing metal c-frames and attached with bolts. It is noted that although the frame system, 520, is shown attached in a manner to contact the outer side of the structural member, the frame system, 520, may be set up in a manner to contact the inner side of the structural member, or between the panels. The methods of anchoring and support known to those skilled in the construction trades may be used to attach the panels to the frame. - With the Frame system, 520, attached to the foundation, 512, a first set of concrete rib panels, 120, is attached to the frame system, 520, using the
connector system 200. The bottom panel, 122, of the first set of rib panels, 120, is set in place and bolted at the bottom to the frame system, 520. The threaded rod, 202, is attached to the frame system, 520, using a large nut, 210 just above the bottom panel, 122. A small nut or tie, 212 is then used to hold the concrete rib panel, 100, in place. A second panel, 124, is placed on top of the bottom panel, 122, and anotherconnector 200, is used just above the second panel, 124, to hold the panel in place as the bottom panel was held in place. The small nut or tie between the bottom and second panels, (122, 124) may be removed after the second panel, 124, is placed because the weight of the second panel 124 will hold the bottom panel, 122, in place. The process of putting panels on top of other panels is repeated to the desired height of the structural member, attaching the first set ofconcrete rib panels 120 to the frame system, 520. According to the preferred method a small indent is formed on the top and bottom of each panel where the connector system is used so that the threaded rod, 202, passes through the first set of concrete rib panels, 120, and the edges of the concrete rib panels are in near continuous contact. It is not necessary according to the preferred method to use mortar between the top of the bottom panel, 122, and the bottom of the second panel, 124, or between the bottom and top of any of the panels. Mortar may, however, be used between the panels. - After the first set of concrete rib panels, 120, are aligned and attached to the frame system, 520, the spacers, 220, can be added to the connector system, 200. In the preferred embodiment, the spacers, 220, contact the rib sections, 10, of the panels, 100, and create a space between the first set of panels, 120, and a second set of panels, 140.
- According to the preferred method, before the second set of panels, 140, is attached, reinforcement, 530, is attached to the foundation. The reinforcement, 530, can be attached before the frame system, 520 is set up, and before the first set of panels, 120, is attached. The reinforcement, 530, can be attached so that at least one single continuous piece of reinforcement is attached to the foundation and can be used to anchor the roof. According to the preferred method, utilities can be installed in the within the structural member before the second set of panels, 140, is attached. The conduit for utilities may include, but need not be limited to, electrical conduit, water piping, heating conduit, gas piping, and cable conduit. The utilities can easily be inspected for compliance with design plans and building codes before the second set of panels, 140 is attached. The preferred method of construction provides better quality control than block construction because the conduits and panels can be corrected if an inspection shows errors.
- Before the second set of panels, 140, is attached, foam, or other filler may be added to the structural member where poured concrete is not needed for structural support. The filler may be formed in columns such that the resulting concrete grout will form pillars between the first and second set of panels, 120, and 140, in the locations where the reinforcement, 530, is placed. This method may reduce cost with less concrete material needed to form the structural members.
- To facilitate the entry and exit of utilities from the structural member, holes may be cut in the second set of panels, 140, in a panel section between the ribs, 20. It is possible to form some of the panels with holes for the utilities so that the panels will not need to be cut.
- An alternative embodiment of a gripping connector, 600, is shown in
FIG. 6 . The gripping connector may be attached to the frame system, 520, at one end with a nut, 610, and a threaded rod, 602. The gripping connector, 600, may have a spacer, 620, and a gripping element, 630. As shown inFIG. 7 , the gripping element, 630, is attached to the end of the threaded rod, 602. The gripping element, 630, includes a threaded piece, 632, which causes the grippers, 634, to open or close when the threaded rod, 602, is turned. The gripping element shown inFIG. 6 andFIG. 7 is for illustration and not limitation. Other gripping elements, or anchoring elements known to those skilled in the trades of construction may be used in the present invention. - When a gripping connector, 630, is used, the concrete rib panel, 150, may have a rib, 16, which has a lip, 18 that extends towards the section, 20. The embodiment of the invention which includes the gripping connector, 630, and concrete rib panels with a lip, 150, have the advantage that no connector is needed on the outer side of the structural member, 155. An advantage of this design is that the concrete grout will interlock with the lip, 18 when the concrete grout cures.
- The outer side of the structural member, 155 may be formed with a design, or finish including, but not limited to: high quality natural stone; a wood veneer; synthetic veneer; simulated shingles; or simulated siding. In this way construction costs may be reduced with a finished side of a structural member which needs no patching or finishing work once the structural member is completed. In the preferred embodiment the lightweight concrete has characteristics which allow veneer bonding to the outer side of the panels. In the alternative embodiment the outer side of the structural member, 155, with a finish or design, may be on the interior or exterior of the finished structure.
- Referring again to
FIG. 5 , the second set of panels, 140, is put in place using the connector system, 200, shown inFIG. 4 , or the gripping connector, 600, shown inFIG. 6 . Once the second set of panels, 140, is secured using the nut, 210, or the gripping element, 630, the structural member is prepared for concrete grout. According to the preferred embodiment, the concrete rib panels, connected to the connectors and the frame system will be able to withstand the lateral pressure of at least eight feet of concrete grout. Some of the prior art systems are not able to withstand this pressure so the grout is poured in part of a structural member, and allowed to cure at least in part. The present invention provides savings in cost and time as the full height of a structural member can be poured at one time. - When the concrete grout is cured a bond is formed between the surface of the cured concrete grout and the surface of the lightweight concrete rib panel. According to the preferred embodiment, the bond formed is a permanent bond with a minimum strength of 80 lbs/sq. inch.
- Once the grout is cured the frame system, 520, threaded rod, 202, and nuts, 210, can be removed and used again. If any of the pieces are damaged they can easily be recycled. This an advantage over the prior art of using concrete forms which wear out and cannot easily be recycled.
- The method of the present invention is not limited to building structural members, but may be used in decorative walls and walls which are not part of a building, such as, but not limited to concrete fencing walls. The method is also useful in reinforcing existing walls or structural members. At times it is not possible or practical to remove existing structural members of a building which needs reinforcement. In this case the present invention may be used as described above except that the method may be preformed using only one set of panels, 120. The method may be performed without using the temporary frame system, 520, if the building structure can act as a frame system. The panels may be anchored to the building using one or two sets of panels. The method of reinforcing a building may be done without the use of concrete grout providing the additional structural support. If one set of panels is used, and it is desirable to pour concrete, then the area between the one set of panels and the building may be filled with concrete grout. The panels may be used above or below grade. It is not necessary for a structural member, completed according to the present invention, to have uniform thickness, but may have varying thickness.
- While the principles of the invention have been made clear in illustrative embodiments and methods, there will be immediately obvious to those skilled in the art many modifications of structure, arrangement, proportions, the elements, materials, and components used in the practice of the invention, and otherwise, which are particularly adapted to specific environments and operative requirements without departing from those principles. The appended claims are intended to cover and embrace any and all such modifications, within the limits only of the true spirit and scope of the invention. The drawings are not intended to be to scale, but are used only to assist in understanding of the principles of the invention.
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1) A lightweight concrete panel comprising:
a lightweight concrete material,
a plurality of ribs formed from the lightweight concrete material,
at least one area between the ribs with a thickness which is less than the thickness of the ribs,
the panel having a weight which is less than about one hundred eighty pounds.
2) A lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , wherein the lightweight concrete has a weight of less than about one-hundred pounds per cubic foot.
3) A lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , wherein at least one rib includes a lip which extends over the area between the ribs.
4) A lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the ribs is less than about four inches.
5) A lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a height between about twenty four to thirty-two inches, and
a width between about forty-eight to ninety-six inches.
6) A lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a height of about twenty-four inches, and
a width of about forty-eight inches.
7) A lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a height of about twenty-four inches, and
a width of about ninety-six inches.
8) a lightweight concrete panel according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a height of about thirty-two inches, and
a width of about sixty-four inches.
9) A method of construction comprising the steps of:
placing a first set of lightweight concrete panels, the panels defining part of a structure;
attaching the first set of lightweight concrete panels to a frame;
placing a second set of lightweight concrete panels in proximity with the first set of lightweight concrete panels;
attaching the second set of lightweight concrete panels to the frame;
pouring concrete between the first and second set of lightweight concrete panels.
10) A method of construction according to claim 9 further comprising the steps of:
erecting a frame attached to a foundation.
11) A method of construction according to claim 9 , wherein the lightweight concrete panels are placed manually.
12) A method of construction according to claim 9 , wherein the lightweight concrete panels are less than about one-hundred-forty pounds.
13) A method of construction according to claim 9 , wherein the lightweight concrete panels are attached to the frame using a threaded rod.
14) A method of construction according to claim 9 , wherein at least one of the sets of lightweight concrete panels is attached to the frame using a connector which only contacts an inner part of the structure.
15) A method of construction for reinforcing a structure comprising the steps of:
placing a set of lightweight concrete panels in proximity with the structure;
attaching the lightweight concrete panels to a support.
16) A method of construction for reinforcing a structure according to claim 15 , further comprising:
pouring concrete between the set of lightweight concrete panels and the structure.
17) A method of construction for reinforcing a structure according to claim 15 , wherein the support is part of the structure.
18) A method of construction for reinforcing a structure according to claim 15 , wherein the lightweight concrete panels are set in place manually.
19) A method of construction for reinforcing a structure according to claim 15 , wherein the weight each panel is less than about one-hundred-forty pounds.
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