WO2013016760A1 - Improvements in formwork construction - Google Patents

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WO2013016760A1
WO2013016760A1 PCT/AU2012/000871 AU2012000871W WO2013016760A1 WO 2013016760 A1 WO2013016760 A1 WO 2013016760A1 AU 2012000871 W AU2012000871 W AU 2012000871W WO 2013016760 A1 WO2013016760 A1 WO 2013016760A1
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Edwin STEPHENS
Daniel Barber
Toby GREENANE
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Bracesava Pty Ltd
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04GSCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G17/00Connecting or other auxiliary members for forms, falsework structures, or shutterings
    • E04G17/14Bracing or strutting arrangements for formwalls; Devices for aligning forms
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04GSCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS
    • E04G13/00Falsework, forms, or shutterings for particular parts of buildings, e.g. stairs, steps, cornices, balconies foundations, sills

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  • This invention relates to improvements in the construction of concrete formwork and in particular to an improved prop for use in construction of concrete formwork and a method of using the same.
  • the first problem is that the timber used in the formwork is broken down, cut or damaged during use. Typically the formwork will only last for about five to six uses before it is thrown away and replaced.
  • the second problem is that existing formwork is often quite awkward and time consuming to set up and typically requires the lengths of ply to be cut down. It is also quite difficult to adjust the formwork, when adjustment is required. It can be difficult to set the formwork up on sites where the ground is uneven.
  • rebates or step downs are to be formed this provides added complications and again is awkward and time consuming to set up using traditional wooden formwork.
  • a prop for supporting formwork for concrete comprising:
  • the base plate defining means for anchoring the base plate to ground using ground engaging means, and/or means for anchoring the base plate to plywood concrete or the like for forming a suspended slab;
  • an adjustable prop arm extending between the base plate and the face plate for fixing and maintaining the orientation of the face plate relative to the base plate; and preferably including means for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means.
  • the prop will be made of steel, although other suitable metals or materials could be used.
  • the means for anchoring the base plate to ground may comprise one or apertures formed in the base plate.
  • the apertures may have star shaped cross-sections having three points.
  • the ground engaging means may comprise star pickets.
  • the prop will be attached to a board using tek screws.
  • the means for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means may comprise plates located adjacent the ground engaging means in which threaded screws or the like are mounted which can be turned into engagement with the ground engaging means.
  • the prop arm may comprise a rigging screw (an enclosed turnbuckle) although a turnbuckle could be used.
  • the prop may be telescopically adjustable and may comprise a first tubular member pivotally mounted to the base plate and a second tubular member pivotally mounted to the face plate which slides inside the first tubular member or vice versa.
  • the base plate preferably provides holes for receiving bolts or screws for fixing the base plate to surfaces other than ground, for e.g. manufacture of suspended slabs.
  • the present invention provides a prop for use in positioning concrete formwork that in contrast with existing systems relying on wooden stakes and formwork can be re-used many times over.
  • the use of tek screws to attach the boards the props eliminates the use of nails.
  • the prop may also be used in the formation of a suspended slab by bolting or screwing the prop into plywood, concrete or steel using the holes defined in the base plate.
  • the system is also simple to use and operate compared with wooden formwork and the simplicity of its design and operation produces significant time savings, in use.
  • the prop may further include a pole attached to its face plate and one or more arms extending laterally from the pole perpendicular to the axis of the pole for attaching string lines thereto.
  • a non-conducting, typically plastic, cable support may be mounted on top of the pole.
  • the support may define a series of channels for receiving cables.
  • a related aspect provides an attachment for the prop, for use in forming a rebate comprising:
  • a second arm member extending generally perpendicular to the first member; and wherein a distal end of the second member defines a second face plate, which is oriented generally perpendicular to the arm member and parallel to the face plate, in use.
  • the height of the second face plate maybe adjusted relative to the first face plate.
  • the length of the (horizontal) arm member is adjustable so as to adjust the distance of the first face plate from the second face plate.
  • the arm may be movable horizontally relative to the first member.
  • an extraction device is provided for use with the prop for removing the prop when a slab has been laid for re-use.
  • the extraction device is in the form of a lever one end of which is arranged to engage with the prop and a hook means which depends form the lever for engagement in a hole is a star picket post or the like.
  • the device defines an inverted U-shaped channel bracket which engages at the top of the face plate of the prop and to which the lever in the form of a pole is pivoted.
  • a tubular sleeve is slidably mounted on the pole, a rod depends from the sleeve and defines a hook at one end.
  • the bracket may be positioned on top of the face plate of the prop, the sleeve is slid along the pole and the pole is pivoted about the bracket until the hook is located in a hole in the star picket post. The free end of the pole may then be raised upwards to lever the picket out of the ground, pulling it upwards.
  • the invention also encompasses a method of forming a concrete slab using a prop according to the present invention.
  • the method may preferably comprise the steps of:
  • the method may further comprise adjusting the position of the face plates relative to the base plate by adjusting the length of the rigging screw/turnbuckle.
  • the method will further comprise adjusting the position of the base plates relative to the stakes/posts.
  • Figure 1 shows an isometric view of first embodiment of a formwork prop embodying the present invention
  • Figure 2 shows an extension unit for use with the formwork prop of Figure 1
  • Figure 3 shows a corner fitting for use with a formwork system employing the formwork prop of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4 shows further accessories for use with the formwork prop of Figure 1 , including a profiling accessory;
  • Figure 5 is a rear isometric view of the first embodiment of a formwork prop shown in Figure 1 , incorporating an extension for forming a rebate;
  • Figures 5a to 5d show side views of the formwork prop and rebate extension shown in Figure 5 in a fully up, fully down, fully back and fully forward positions, respectively;
  • Figure 6a is side elevation showing the extension unit of Figure 2 mounted on the formwork prop, showing the extension unit in a low position;
  • Figure 6b is side elevation showing the extension unit of Figure 2 mounted on the formwork prop showing the extension unit in a high position;
  • Figure 7a is side elevation showing the profiling accessory of Figure 3 mounted on the formwork prop, showing the profiling accessory in a low position;
  • Figure 7b is side elevation showing the profiling accessory of Figure 3 mounted on the formwork prop showing the profiling accessory in a high position
  • Figure 8 is a front view showing an accessory for supporting power cords mounted to the form work prop
  • Figure 9 is a schematic plan view showing the use of the profiling accessories in the forming of a slab.
  • Figures 10 to 12 show an extraction device, for use in extracting a star picket post after completing pouring of a slab.
  • Figures 1 and 5 in particular illustrate a first embodiment of a formwork prop or brace generally shown at 10.
  • the prop includes a first plate, base plate 12 pivotally mounted to a second plate, face plate 14 about' a hinge 16 including a hex bolt 17 and nut 17a.
  • a wall or spine 20 extends along the base plate 12 from the hinge 16 to a position close to its free end and one end of the turnbuckle is attached to the end of the spine distal from the hinge.
  • the base plate 12 defines two apertures 26, 28 each having three pointed star shaped cross sections which are shaped to receive star picket posts/stakes (one of which
  • FIG. 10 to 12 for fixing the base plate 12 to the ground.
  • One aperture 26 is located to one side of the spine 20 closer to the hinge 16 and the other aperture 28 is located between the free end of the spine and the free end of the base plate.
  • An upstanding clamp support 30 is defined adjacent each aperture. The support
  • a threaded hole 32 is defined in each support and a hex screw 34 is provided for use in adjusting the prop relative to the posts and for applying pressure during clamping.
  • the face plate 14 defines a plurality of elongate slots 36 for receiving tek screws or the like for mounting boards (not shown in Figure 5) to the face plate.
  • the boards in turn support shutter boards/panels which define the mould/space into which the concrete is poured.
  • the base plate 12 also defines an array of holes 38 for bolting or screwing the base plate to a surface, such as concrete or to plywood or the like, particularly for use in suspended slab formation.
  • Figures 2 to 4 show accessories for use with the brace 10.
  • Figure 2 shows an extension unit 50 for increasing the height of front plate of the brace.
  • the extension comprises a depending strut 52 which in use, as shown in Figures 6a and 6b, locates between the walls 22, 24 of the face plate and a rectangular extension plate 54.
  • Figure 6a shows the extension in a low position, and Figure 6b in a high position. This extension may be used for forming particularly deep/high slabs.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a steel corner bracket 60 for use in forming a corner where two shutter boards are to be joined at the corner of a slab. More than one bracket may be used on each corner if needed. The brackets are attached to the shutter boards using tek screws or the like.
  • Figure 4 shows further accessories including a pole 70 for mounting accessories as well as profile arms and a support for leads, such as electrical leads.
  • the pole 70 has a base 72 which is profiled to be received between the walls 22, 24 of the front plate of the prop 10.
  • Figure 4 also shows two profiling accessories/arms 74, 76 which include , an elongate laterally extending arm 78 attached to an adjustable annular ring 80 which attaches around the pole 70.
  • a cord holder 90 (also shown in Figure 8) is provided which attaches to the top of the pole.
  • the cord holder defines a series of channels 92 for receiving power cords and the like.
  • Figure 8 shows an alternative pole 70a which is telescopic, rather than fixed length, and at its maximum height the cord holder is at a height h of 2.1m from ground level.
  • Figures 5 and to Figures 5a to 5d show the prop including an attachment 100 for forming a rebate e.g. for use in forming a step down in a concrete slab.
  • the attachment 100 includes a vertical strut member 102 which is configured/profiled to be received between the walls 22, 24 of the front plate of the prop 10.
  • a through hole is provided in the strut which can be aligned with one of a series of five holes in the walls for locking the strut in position using locking pins 04 or the like, providing five different heights.
  • a tubular sleeve 106 having a circular cross-section is- fixed to the top of the strut 102.
  • a tubular member locates in the sleeve and is secured in place with nuts 108 and washers 1 10.
  • a rectangular plate 1 12 is fixed at one end of the member.
  • the plate 112 defines four elongate holes 114 for receiving mounting a board/shutter boards/panels for forming a rebate in a concrete slab such as a step down.
  • the plate 112 can be moved up and down relative to the face platel4 and locked in place using the pins to adjust the height of the attachment 100.
  • Figure 5a illustrates the rebate attachment in a fully up position where it is at its maximum vertical height.
  • Figure 5b illustrates the rebate attachment in a fully down position where it is at its minimum vertical height.
  • Figure 5c illustrates the minimum angle of 74° between the base plate 12 and the face plate 14 and
  • Figure 5d illustrates the maximum angle of 107° between the base plate 12 and the face plate 14.
  • Figures 7a and 7b illustrate the use of the profiling accessories in which the rod 70 is inserted into a prop 10 and the horizontally extending profiling accessories/arms 74, 76 are mounted on the pole 70.
  • the height of the top of the pole can be adjusted from 1600mm to 1800mm by adjusting the position of the base 72 of the pole, and the position of the arms 74, 76 on the pole can also be adjusted.
  • Figure 9 illustrates the use of the profiling accessories for attaching string 200, 210 which is attached to an arm 74, 76 on one pole and extends to an arm on another pole (not shown). It will be appreciated that four props each supporting two arms 74, 76, can be used to define a rectangular perimeter in string, or the like. Figure 9 only shows one corner of such an arrangement. The arrangement also allows the position of the strings to be adjusted.
  • the desired position for the slab is set out using a string line 200, 210, and four props 10 as discussed above and as partly shown in Figure 9.
  • a number of props 10 are typically connected to shutter boards/panels 220 prior to the panels being lined up to the string line.
  • the stakes/posts 29 are driven into the ground to hold the props 12 and hence the shutter boards in position.
  • the position of the face plate relative to the base plate may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the turnbuckle 18.
  • the hex screws 34 can be used to make small adjustments to the position of the base plate.
  • the prop 10 may also be used in the formation of a suspended slab by bolting or screwing the prop into plywood, concrete or steel using the holes 38 defined in the base plate.
  • the formwork prop 10 and attachments can be used many, many times compared to the five to six uses of traditional wooden formwork.
  • FIGS. 10 to 12 show an extraction device 500 for use with the formwork prop.
  • Those Figures show a variant 10a of the prop, whose prop arm is different but which operates on the same principles as the prop 10.
  • the extraction device 500 comprises an elongate pole 510 which at one end is pivoted to an inverted U-shaped channel bracket 512.
  • a tubular sleeve 514 is slidably mounted on the pole 510.
  • a steel rod 516 depends from the sleeve and defines a hook 518 at one end.
  • the bracket 512 is positioned on top of the face plate of the prop 10a.
  • the sleeve is slid along the pole 510 and the pole is pivoted about the bracket until the hook 518 is located in a hole in the star picket post 29.
  • the free end of the pole is then raised in the direction of arrow A to lever the picket out of the ground, pulling it upwards.
  • a similar process removes the other picket to allow the prop 100 to be moved.

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Abstract

A prop (10) for supporting formwork (210, 220) for use in forming a concrete slab comprises a base plate (12) including means (28) for anchoring the base plate to ground using ground engaging means (29). A face plate (14) is hinged to the base plate. The face plate (14) defines a means for attaching a board to the side plate, typically in the form of an array of slots (36). An adjustable prop arm (18) extends between the base plate (12) and the face plate (14) for fixing and maintaining the orientation of the face plate relative to the base plate. The prop includes means (30, 32, 34) for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means. Typically, the prop (10) will be made of steel, although other suitable metals or materials could be used. The means for anchoring the base plate to ground may comprise one or more star shaped apertures (28) formed in the base plate -sections having three points and the ground engaging means may comprise star pickets (29).

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"Improvements in formwork construction"
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
The present application claims priority from Australian provisional patent application No 201 19031 10 entitled "Improvements in formwork construction" filed on 3 August 201 1, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Field of the Invention
This invention relates to improvements in the construction of concrete formwork and in particular to an improved prop for use in construction of concrete formwork and a method of using the same.
Background of the Invention
In Australia, and in many other countries, the majority of residential and many commercial buildings are built on top of a foundation which includes a concrete slab. As is well known, the concrete slab is poured into a wooden framework known as "boxing" assembled on the ground on which the slab is to be formed. This formwork is typically formed from lengths of standard ply which are cut to size, nailed together and retained in position using wooden stakes driven into the ground. There are a number of problems with existing systems relying on such wooden formwork.
The first problem is that the timber used in the formwork is broken down, cut or damaged during use. Typically the formwork will only last for about five to six uses before it is thrown away and replaced.
The second problem is that existing formwork is often quite awkward and time consuming to set up and typically requires the lengths of ply to be cut down. It is also quite difficult to adjust the formwork, when adjustment is required. It can be difficult to set the formwork up on sites where the ground is uneven.
Where rebates or step downs are to be formed this provides added complications and again is awkward and time consuming to set up using traditional wooden formwork.
Further, the formwork is retained in place and tightened by pounding. This is not only potentially inaccurate, it can also occasionally lead to injury.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like which has been included in the present specification is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention as it existed before the priority date of each claim of this application. Summary of the Invention
In a first broad aspect of the present invention there is provided a prop for supporting formwork for concrete comprising:
a base plate, the base plate defining means for anchoring the base plate to ground using ground engaging means, and/or means for anchoring the base plate to plywood concrete or the like for forming a suspended slab;
a face plate hinged to the base plate, the face plate defining a means for attaching a board to the side plate, typically in the form of an array of holes;
an adjustable prop arm extending between the base plate and the face plate for fixing and maintaining the orientation of the face plate relative to the base plate; and preferably including means for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means.
Typically, the prop will be made of steel, although other suitable metals or materials could be used.
The means for anchoring the base plate to ground may comprise one or apertures formed in the base plate.
The apertures may have star shaped cross-sections having three points. The ground engaging means may comprise star pickets.
Typically the prop will be attached to a board using tek screws.
The means for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means may comprise plates located adjacent the ground engaging means in which threaded screws or the like are mounted which can be turned into engagement with the ground engaging means.
The prop arm may comprise a rigging screw (an enclosed turnbuckle) although a turnbuckle could be used. Alternatively the prop may be telescopically adjustable and may comprise a first tubular member pivotally mounted to the base plate and a second tubular member pivotally mounted to the face plate which slides inside the first tubular member or vice versa.
The base plate preferably provides holes for receiving bolts or screws for fixing the base plate to surfaces other than ground, for e.g. manufacture of suspended slabs.
In an advantageous aspect, the present invention provides a prop for use in positioning concrete formwork that in contrast with existing systems relying on wooden stakes and formwork can be re-used many times over. The use of tek screws to attach the boards the props eliminates the use of nails. The prop may also be used in the formation of a suspended slab by bolting or screwing the prop into plywood, concrete or steel using the holes defined in the base plate.
The system is also simple to use and operate compared with wooden formwork and the simplicity of its design and operation produces significant time savings, in use.
In one embodiment the prop may further include a pole attached to its face plate and one or more arms extending laterally from the pole perpendicular to the axis of the pole for attaching string lines thereto.
A non-conducting, typically plastic, cable support may be mounted on top of the pole. The support may define a series of channels for receiving cables.
A related aspect provides an attachment for the prop, for use in forming a rebate comprising:
a first member for attachment to a face plate of the prop;
a second arm member extending generally perpendicular to the first member; and wherein a distal end of the second member defines a second face plate, which is oriented generally perpendicular to the arm member and parallel to the face plate, in use. .
The height of the second face plate maybe adjusted relative to the first face plate.
In one embodiment, the length of the (horizontal) arm member is adjustable so as to adjust the distance of the first face plate from the second face plate. Alternatively the arm may be movable horizontally relative to the first member.
In a related aspect of the present invention an extraction device is provided for use with the prop for removing the prop when a slab has been laid for re-use.
In a preferred aspect the extraction device is in the form of a lever one end of which is arranged to engage with the prop and a hook means which depends form the lever for engagement in a hole is a star picket post or the like.
Typically the device defines an inverted U-shaped channel bracket which engages at the top of the face plate of the prop and to which the lever in the form of a pole is pivoted.
Preferably a tubular sleeve is slidably mounted on the pole, a rod depends from the sleeve and defines a hook at one end.
In use, the bracket may be positioned on top of the face plate of the prop, the sleeve is slid along the pole and the pole is pivoted about the bracket until the hook is located in a hole in the star picket post. The free end of the pole may then be raised upwards to lever the picket out of the ground, pulling it upwards. The invention also encompasses a method of forming a concrete slab using a prop according to the present invention.
The method may preferably comprise the steps of:
setting a desired position for the slab using a string line;
connecting a plurality of props 10 to shutter boards/panels or the like;
lining the panels being lined up to the string line; and
driving stakes/posts into the ground to hold the props in position.
The method may further comprise adjusting the position of the face plates relative to the base plate by adjusting the length of the rigging screw/turnbuckle.
Typically, the method will further comprise adjusting the position of the base plates relative to the stakes/posts.
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Specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows an isometric view of first embodiment of a formwork prop embodying the present invention;
Figure 2 shows an extension unit for use with the formwork prop of Figure 1 ; Figure 3 shows a corner fitting for use with a formwork system employing the formwork prop of Figure 1 ;
Figure 4 shows further accessories for use with the formwork prop of Figure 1 , including a profiling accessory;
Figure 5 is a rear isometric view of the first embodiment of a formwork prop shown in Figure 1 , incorporating an extension for forming a rebate;
Figures 5a to 5d show side views of the formwork prop and rebate extension shown in Figure 5 in a fully up, fully down, fully back and fully forward positions, respectively;
Figure 6a is side elevation showing the extension unit of Figure 2 mounted on the formwork prop, showing the extension unit in a low position;
Figure 6b is side elevation showing the extension unit of Figure 2 mounted on the formwork prop showing the extension unit in a high position;
Figure 7a is side elevation showing the profiling accessory of Figure 3 mounted on the formwork prop, showing the profiling accessory in a low position;
Figure 7b is side elevation showing the profiling accessory of Figure 3 mounted on the formwork prop showing the profiling accessory in a high position; Figure 8 is a front view showing an accessory for supporting power cords mounted to the form work prop;
Figure 9 is a schematic plan view showing the use of the profiling accessories in the forming of a slab; and
Figures 10 to 12 show an extraction device, for use in extracting a star picket post after completing pouring of a slab.
Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment
Referring to the drawings, Figures 1 and 5 in particular illustrate a first embodiment of a formwork prop or brace generally shown at 10. The prop includes a first plate, base plate 12 pivotally mounted to a second plate, face plate 14 about' a hinge 16 including a hex bolt 17 and nut 17a.
A length adjustable prop arm 18 in the form of a rigging screw (an enclosed turnbuckle), extends between the two plates. A wall or spine 20 extends along the base plate 12 from the hinge 16 to a position close to its free end and one end of the turnbuckle is attached to the end of the spine distal from the hinge. Two parallel walls
22, 24 extend along the face plate 14 from the hinge 16 to a position close to its free end and the other end of the turnbuckle is attached to the end of one 24 of the two walls distal from the hinge
The base plate 12 defines two apertures 26, 28 each having three pointed star shaped cross sections which are shaped to receive star picket posts/stakes (one of which
29 is shown in Figures 10 to 12) for fixing the base plate 12 to the ground. One aperture 26 is located to one side of the spine 20 closer to the hinge 16 and the other aperture 28 is located between the free end of the spine and the free end of the base plate. An upstanding clamp support 30 is defined adjacent each aperture. The support
30 is typically formed from a separate sheet of steel welded onto the base plate. A threaded hole 32 is defined in each support and a hex screw 34 is provided for use in adjusting the prop relative to the posts and for applying pressure during clamping.
The face plate 14 defines a plurality of elongate slots 36 for receiving tek screws or the like for mounting boards (not shown in Figure 5) to the face plate. The boards in turn support shutter boards/panels which define the mould/space into which the concrete is poured. The base plate 12 also defines an array of holes 38 for bolting or screwing the base plate to a surface, such as concrete or to plywood or the like, particularly for use in suspended slab formation.
Figures 2 to 4 show accessories for use with the brace 10. In particular Figure 2 shows an extension unit 50 for increasing the height of front plate of the brace. The extension comprises a depending strut 52 which in use, as shown in Figures 6a and 6b, locates between the walls 22, 24 of the face plate and a rectangular extension plate 54. Figure 6a shows the extension in a low position, and Figure 6b in a high position. This extension may be used for forming particularly deep/high slabs.
Figure 3 illustrates a steel corner bracket 60 for use in forming a corner where two shutter boards are to be joined at the corner of a slab. More than one bracket may be used on each corner if needed. The brackets are attached to the shutter boards using tek screws or the like.
Figure 4 shows further accessories including a pole 70 for mounting accessories as well as profile arms and a support for leads, such as electrical leads. The pole 70 has a base 72 which is profiled to be received between the walls 22, 24 of the front plate of the prop 10. Figure 4 also shows two profiling accessories/arms 74, 76 which include , an elongate laterally extending arm 78 attached to an adjustable annular ring 80 which attaches around the pole 70. A cord holder 90 (also shown in Figure 8) is provided which attaches to the top of the pole. The cord holder defines a series of channels 92 for receiving power cords and the like. Figure 8 shows an alternative pole 70a which is telescopic, rather than fixed length, and at its maximum height the cord holder is at a height h of 2.1m from ground level.
Turning now back to Figure 5 and to Figures 5a to 5d, these Figures show the prop including an attachment 100 for forming a rebate e.g. for use in forming a step down in a concrete slab.
The attachment 100 includes a vertical strut member 102 which is configured/profiled to be received between the walls 22, 24 of the front plate of the prop 10. A through hole is provided in the strut which can be aligned with one of a series of five holes in the walls for locking the strut in position using locking pins 04 or the like, providing five different heights. A tubular sleeve 106 having a circular cross-section is- fixed to the top of the strut 102. A tubular member locates in the sleeve and is secured in place with nuts 108 and washers 1 10. A rectangular plate 1 12 is fixed at one end of the member. The plate 112 defines four elongate holes 114 for receiving mounting a board/shutter boards/panels for forming a rebate in a concrete slab such as a step down. The plate 112 can be moved up and down relative to the face platel4 and locked in place using the pins to adjust the height of the attachment 100.
Figure 5a illustrates the rebate attachment in a fully up position where it is at its maximum vertical height. Figure 5b illustrates the rebate attachment in a fully down position where it is at its minimum vertical height. Figure 5c illustrates the minimum angle of 74° between the base plate 12 and the face plate 14 and Figure 5d illustrates the maximum angle of 107° between the base plate 12 and the face plate 14.
Figures 7a and 7b illustrate the use of the profiling accessories in which the rod 70 is inserted into a prop 10 and the horizontally extending profiling accessories/arms 74, 76 are mounted on the pole 70. The height of the top of the pole can be adjusted from 1600mm to 1800mm by adjusting the position of the base 72 of the pole, and the position of the arms 74, 76 on the pole can also be adjusted.
Figure 9 illustrates the use of the profiling accessories for attaching string 200, 210 which is attached to an arm 74, 76 on one pole and extends to an arm on another pole (not shown). It will be appreciated that four props each supporting two arms 74, 76, can be used to define a rectangular perimeter in string, or the like. Figure 9 only shows one corner of such an arrangement. The arrangement also allows the position of the strings to be adjusted.
In use, the desired position for the slab is set out using a string line 200, 210, and four props 10 as discussed above and as partly shown in Figure 9. A number of props 10 are typically connected to shutter boards/panels 220 prior to the panels being lined up to the string line. At that time, the stakes/posts 29 are driven into the ground to hold the props 12 and hence the shutter boards in position. The position of the face plate relative to the base plate may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the turnbuckle 18. The hex screws 34 can be used to make small adjustments to the position of the base plate.
As mentioned above, the prop 10 may also be used in the formation of a suspended slab by bolting or screwing the prop into plywood, concrete or steel using the holes 38 defined in the base plate.
Being made of steel the formwork prop 10 and attachments can be used many, many times compared to the five to six uses of traditional wooden formwork.
Figure 10 to 12 show an extraction device 500 for use with the formwork prop. Those Figures show a variant 10a of the prop, whose prop arm is different but which operates on the same principles as the prop 10. The extraction device 500 comprises an elongate pole 510 which at one end is pivoted to an inverted U-shaped channel bracket 512. A tubular sleeve 514 is slidably mounted on the pole 510. A steel rod 516 depends from the sleeve and defines a hook 518 at one end. In use, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the bracket 512 is positioned on top of the face plate of the prop 10a. The sleeve is slid along the pole 510 and the pole is pivoted about the bracket until the hook 518 is located in a hole in the star picket post 29. The free end of the pole is then raised in the direction of arrow A to lever the picket out of the ground, pulling it upwards. A similar process removes the other picket to allow the prop 100 to be moved.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that numerous variations and/or modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments, without departing from the broad general scope of the present disclosure. The present embodiments are, therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive.

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CLAIMS:
1. A prop for supporting form work for concrete comprising:
a base plate, the base plate defining means for anchoring the base plate to ground using ground engaging means and/or means for anchoring the base plate to plywood concrete or the like for forming a suspended slab;
a face plate hinged to the base plate, the face plate defining a means for attaching a board to the side plate, typically in the form of an array of holes;
an adjustable prop arm extending between the base plate and the face plate for fixing and maintaining the orientation of the face plate relative to the base plate; and preferably
means for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means.
2. A prop as claimed in claim 1 wherein the prop is made of metal, most preferably steel.
3. A prop as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the means for anchoring the base plate to ground includes one or more apertures formed in the base plate for receiving ground engaging means in the form of posts.
4. A prop as claimed in claim 3 wherein the one or more apertures have star shaped cross-sections having three points for receiving ground engaging means comprising star pickets.
5. A prop as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the means for controlled adjustment of the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means comprises plates located adjacent the ground engaging means which define internally threaded holes in which threaded screws, bolts or the like are mounted whose ends are in engagement with the ground engaging means, such that adjustment of the screws, bolts or the like adjusts the position of the base plate relative to the ground engaging means.
6. A prop as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the prop arm comprises a rigging screw or turnbuckle.
7. A prop as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the base plate defines holes for receiving bolts or screws for fixing the base plate to surfaces other than ground, including concrete, plywood or steel, for the manufacture of suspended slabs.
8. A prop as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the prop is attached to a board using screws, preferably tek screws.
9. An attachment for the prop as claimed in claims 1 to 8, the attachment being for use in forming a rebate and comprising:
a first member for attachment to a face plate of the prop;
a second arm member extending generally perpendicular to the first member; and wherein a distal end of the second member defines a second face plate, which is oriented generally perpendicular to the arm member and parallel to the face plate, in use.
10. A method of forming a concrete slab using a prop as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.
1 1. A method as claimed in claim 10 comprising the steps of:
setting a desired position for the slab using a string line;
connecting a plurality of props 10 to shutter boards/panels or the like;
lining the panels being lined up to the string line; and
driving stakes/posts into the ground to hold the props in position.
12. A method as claimed in claim 1 1 further comprising adjusting the position of the face plates relative to the base plate by adjusting the length of the turnbuckle.
13. A method as claimed in claim 11 or 12 further comprising adjusting the position of the base plates relative to the stakes/posts.
14. A prop as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 further including a pole attached to its face plate and one or more arms extending laterally from the pole perpendicular to the axis of the pole for attaching string lines thereto.
15. A prop as claimed in claim 14 further including a non-conducting cable support mounted on top of the pole.
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