An apparatus for use in construction to assist in the support of suspended concrete during at least a curing phase of the concrete. The apparatus comprises a base member and a support member coupled to the base member and moveable relative to the base member between a first relative position (“first position”) and a second relative position (“second position”). A biasing mechanism is operatively coupled to the support member to bias the support member toward the second position. In use, the support member is positioned to engage and support the suspended concrete and move from the first position toward the second position as the concrete cures and contracts, to maintain substantially continuous support to the concrete during at least a substantial period of the curing phase. In the preferred embodiment the apparatus is configured for use with a support prop.

The invention relates to a method for constructing a roof, the roof being intended for a building having a perimeter enclosure, the method having the production of a formwork configured to support the roof during its construction and to allow the casting of a slab, the construction of a supporting structure configured to ensure that the roof is mechanically resistant and that the roof is attached to the building receiving the roof, the casting of the slab performing a bonding material function, the slab being configured to transfer mechanical stresses within the supporting structure, and the construction of an external girdling, referred to as a cornice, connecting the roof to the building by girdling both a portion of an outer surface of the perimeter enclosure of the building and a portion of the girdling structure attached to the building, in order to increase the mechanical resistance of the roof to being torn off.

The invention relates to a method for constructing a roof, the roof being intended for a building having a perimeter enclosure, the method having the production of a formwork configured to support the roof during its construction and to allow the casting of a slab, the construction of a supporting structure configured to ensure that the roof is mechanically resistant and that the roof is attached to the building receiving the roof, the casting of the slab performing a bonding material function, the slab being configured to transfer mechanical stresses within the supporting structure, and the construction of an external girdling, referred to as a cornice, connecting the roof to the building by girdling both a portion of an outer surface of the perimeter enclosure of the building and a portion of the girdling structure attached to the building, in order to increase the mechanical resistance of the roof to being torn off.

The invention relates to a method for displacing a ceiling formwork (10) for a nearest concreting section (9), wherein first (11) and second (12) supporting devices for supporting the ceiling formwork (10) are arranged below the nearest concreting section (9). Said supporting devices each have a shuttering position (EP) and a stripping position (AP), wherein the ceiling formwork is raised to a concreting level in the shuttering position (EP) and lowered relative to the concreting level in the stripping position (AP). The first supporting device (11) is moved into the stripping position and the second supporting device is moved into the shuttering position, and a collision protection element (15, 15) is arranged between the second supporting device (12) and an end face (17, 17) of the ceiling formwork (10) when the end face (17, 17) of the ceiling formwork (10) strikes the second supporting device (12) after passing over the first supporting device (11), so that the collision protection element (15, 15) forms a flank (15a) rising in the displacement direction (VR) for guiding the ceiling formwork (10) in the displacement direction (VR). The end face (17, 17) of the ceiling formwork (10) is then liftedguided by the collision protection element (15, 15)to the concreting level so that the ceiling formwork (10) passes over the second supporting device (12).

The invention relates to a supporting device (14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15) for the construction industry. Said device has a fixing element (14a, 15a) which rests against a side wall (2a) and is fixed at a fixing point (FP) of the side wall (2a). Said device also has a cantilever (14b1, 14b2, 14c; 15b1, 15b2, 15c-15e) which is connected to the fixing element (14a, 15a) and, when the fixing element (14a, 15a) is in the fixed state, projects from the side wall (2a) such that a load element (10) can rest against a bearing point (AP) of a bearing element (14b1, 14b2; 15b1, 15b2) of the cantilever. The load element (10) can now be displaced in a displacement direction (VR) substantially parallel to the side wall (2a) relative to the cantilever and, when the load element (10) rests against the bearing element of the cantilever, the cantilever is coupled to the load element (10) such that a displacement force component acts on the cantilever in the displacement direction (VR) when the load element (10) is displaced, said displacement force component resulting in a torque on the cantilever. The device also comprises an anti-rotation element (16, 16, 17, 17) which is connected to the cantilever. When the load element (10) is displaced, another end of the anti-rotation element should rest against the side wall (2a) in order to counteract the torque.

The invention relates to a supporting device (14, 14, 14, 15, 15, 15) for the construction industry. Said device has a fixing element (14a, 15a) which rests against a side wall (2a) and is fixed at a fixing point (FP) of the side wall (2a). Said device also has a cantilever (14b1, 14b2, 14c; 15b1, 15b2, 15c-15e) which is connected to the fixing element (14a, 15a) and, when the fixing element (14a, 15a) is in the fixed state, projects from the side wall (2a) such that a load element (10) can rest against a bearing point (AP) of a bearing element (14b1, 14b2; 15b1, 15b2) of the cantilever. The load element (10) can now be displaced in a displacement direction (VR) substantially parallel to the side wall (2a) relative to the cantilever and, when the load element (10) rests against the bearing element of the cantilever, the cantilever is coupled to the load element (10) such that a displacement force component acts on the cantilever in the displacement direction (VR) when the load element (10) is displaced, said displacement force component resulting in a torque on the cantilever. The device also comprises an anti-rotation element (16, 16, 17, 17) which is connected to the cantilever. When the load element (10) is displaced, another end of the anti-rotation element should rest against the side wall (2a) in order to counteract the torque.

An apparatus for use in construction to assist in the support of suspended concrete during at least a curing phase of the concrete. The apparatus comprising: a base member, a support member coupled to the base member and moveable relative to the base member between a first relative position (first position) and a second relative position (second position), a biasing mechanism operatively coupled to the support member to bias the support member toward the second position, and a preloading mechanism operatively coupled to the support member to releasably lock the support member in a preloaded position relative to the base member at or proximal to the first position.

An apparatus for use in construction to assist in the support of suspended concrete during at least a curing phase of the concrete. The apparatus comprising: a base member, a support member coupled to the base member and moveable relative to the base member between a first relative position (first position) and a second relative position (second position), a biasing mechanism operatively coupled to the support member to bias the support member toward the second position, and a preloading mechanism operatively coupled to the support member to releasably lock the support member in a preloaded position relative to the base member at or proximal to the first position.

Example aspects of an indicator for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method for using a compression post are disclosed. The indicator for a compression post can comprise a leg configured to engage a support plate of the compression post; and an indication portion supported by the leg and comprising; a first visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in an uncompressed configuration; and a second visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in a compressed configuration.

Example aspects of an indicator for a compression post, a compression post for a building, and a method for using a compression post are disclosed. The indicator for a compression post can comprise a leg configured to engage a support plate of the compression post; and an indication portion supported by the leg and comprising; a first visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in an uncompressed configuration; and a second visual indicator configured to indicate that the compression post is in a compressed configuration.