Buildings are constructed using the tilt-up technique from concrete elements that have contours that are at least partially curved. The concrete elements are made by casting in molds. The molds are assembled from mold pieces selected in a kit that contains a limited set of shapes. Molds assembled differently can produce concrete elements with a large variety of contour shapes.

Buildings are constructed using the tilt-up technique from concrete elements that have contours that are at least partially curved. The concrete elements are made by casting in molds. The molds are assembled from mold pieces selected in a kit that contains a limited set of shapes. Molds assembled differently can produce concrete elements with a large variety of contour shapes.

A form for curable construction materials, comprising an elongated, substantially planar wall having a selected thickness, the wall having inner and outer surfaces, a flange region extending from the wall, the flange region having a flange substantially running the length of the wall, wherein a bore substantially running the length of the wall is formed adjacent the wall and the flange, the flange region further having first and second angled surfaces extending therefrom, wherein a channel extending to the bore is formed between the first and second angled surfaces, wherein one form may be assembled with other forms using pins inserted into respective bores to create a containment system for construction materials.

The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first removable concrete form having a concrete forming face and a first insulating panel insert having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, wherein the second primary surface of the first insulating panel insert contacts the concrete forming face of the first removable concrete form. The product also comprises an elongate anchor member having an enlarged portion and an elongate portion, the elongate portion having a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the enlarged portion is disposed adjacent the first end and contacts the second primary surface of the first insulating panel insert and wherein the elongate portion extends through the first insulating panel insert and extends outwardly from the first primary surface of the first insulating panel insert. A method of using a removable insulated concrete form system is also disclosed.

The insulating concrete form system includes longitudinal and corner block assemblies each having a pair of side panels configured with tie receivers interacting with panel spacing ties to hold the side panels in an opposing manner and leading edges with an alternating arrangement of projections and recesses for interlocking with neighboring block assemblies. Each panel spacing tie includes a mid-support section interposing in between and connecting to a pair of end sections by a living hinge with each end section being configured with a flange member for placement within an opposing spatial wedge of the tie receiver, whereby the living hinge possesses the capability of allowing the side panels to move inwardly toward one another in a racked position to yield compactness of the longitudinal block assembly for economical transport. The corner block assembly also includes corner panel spacing ties to supplementally reinforce its structure to withstand hydrostatic blowout caused by poured concrete.

A building assembly configured to assist in the preparation of material such as sand or snow for the subsequent sculpting or formation of an object therefrom. The present invention includes a body that has elements that are releasably secured to create an interior volume for receipt of sand or snow and subsequently be removed to expose the compacted sand or snow. The building assembly of the present invention includes a base member having external wall members surroundably mounted thereto creating the interior volume foe the sand or snow. Disposed within the interior volume are vertical support members that are secured to the bottom of the base member and extend upward therefrom. A top assembly is secured to the upper end of the vertical support members to ensure alignment thereof. The external walls are removable after filling the interior volume with sand or snow providing access to be sculpted.

A building assembly configured to assist in the preparation of material such as sand or snow for the subsequent sculpting or formation of an object therefrom. The present invention includes a body that has elements that are releasably secured to create an interior volume for receipt of sand or snow and subsequently be removed to expose the compacted sand or snow. The building assembly of the present invention includes a base member having external wall members surroundably mounted thereto creating the interior volume foe the sand or snow. Disposed within the interior volume are vertical support members that are secured to the bottom of the base member and extend upward therefrom. A top assembly is secured to the upper end of the vertical support members to ensure alignment thereof. The external walls are removable after filling the interior volume with sand or snow providing access to be sculpted.

The object of the invention are the device and method for the creating of supports, formworks, and structures made of foamed plastics, and the method for the creating of constructions, which can be used especially for the incremental creation of concrete structures, as well as the device and method for the creating of concrete constructions, especially in the incremental technique, where the supports, formworks, and structures are made of foamed plastics using the incremental technique.

The object of the invention are the device and method for the creating of supports, formworks, and structures made of foamed plastics, and the method for the creating of constructions, which can be used especially for the incremental creation of concrete structures, as well as the device and method for the creating of concrete constructions, especially in the incremental technique, where the supports, formworks, and structures are made of foamed plastics using the incremental technique.

A sheet 100 of water-soluble material such as polyvinyl alcohol comprises a plurality of individual, sealed pockets 110, each containing concrete admixture. The sheet is cut to size and attached to the interior of a formwork structure 200 with, for example, PVA glue. After concrete is poured into the formwork, covering the sheet 100, the sheet dissolves, releasing the admixture onto the surface of the concrete as it sets. In another arrangement, a sealed container 300 formed from a water-soluble material contains concrete admixture. The external wall of the container has a plurality of regions 320 where a thickness of the wall is reduced. The container is attached to interior walls of a formwork structure 200 or to reinforcing bars inside a formwork structure. After concrete is poured into the formwork, submerging the container, the container dissolves, with the thinner regions dissolving sooner, releasing the admixture into the concrete.