Patent classifications
E04B1/162
Multi-Flex Forming System
Apparatuses and methods associated with creating a form to construct a concrete structure (e.g., a concrete building). In embodiments, an apparatus may comprise a number of forming system components, including but are not limited to a plurality of fixed or adjustable posts; a plurality of fixed or adjustable roof struts, a plurality of fixed or extensible frames; and/or a plurality of mounts. The fixed/adjustable posts, the fixed/adjustable roof struts, and the fixed/extensible frames are selectively and adjustably coupled together to create a form of selected dimensions to construct the concrete structure/building on site with reduced number of pours, e.g., a single pour. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.
Concrete saferoom and method of manufacture
A saferoom has a concrete floor, plurality of concrete walls, and concrete roof/ceiling connected without seams or joints. Pouring the concrete floor, the plurality of concrete walls, and the concrete roof/ceiling may be part of an integrated pour molded by forms. The method may further include vibrating at least one of the concrete floor, plurality of concrete walls, or concrete roof/ceiling to control the rate of change in viscosity and structural strength of the concrete. The integrated pour may further include pouring a footing. The forms may be reusable. Some of the forms may be angled and chamfered. The integrated pour may be a single pour. The method may further include attaching a sliding door. The method may include placing steel rebar reinforcing prior to starting the integrated pour.
Multi-flex forming system
Apparatuses and methods associated with creating a form to construct a concrete structure (e.g., a concrete building). In embodiments, an apparatus may comprise a number of forming system components, including but are not limited to a plurality of fixed or adjustable posts; a plurality of fixed or adjustable roof struts, a plurality of fixed or extensible frames; and/or a plurality of mounts. The fixed/adjustable posts, the fixed/adjustable roof struts, and the fixed/extensible frames are selectively and adjustably coupled together to create a form of selected dimensions to construct the concrete structure/building on site with reduced number of pours, e.g., a single pour. Other embodiments may be disclosed or claimed.