Abstract: The lightweight concrete masonry unit of the present invention contains, before being mixed with water, about 11 to 11.5% by weight of cement, about 47 to 47.5% by weight of pumice lightweight aggregate, about 22.5 to 23% by weight of other aggregate, about 18 to 18.5% by weight of sand, liquid color pigment as required to provide a desired color, and liquid admixture(s) as required to meet water impermeation standards.

Abstract: Insulated wall forms that remain in place and include an exterior wall covering such as stucco or a brick facade, an interior wall covering such as gypsum board or both an exterior wall covering and an interior wall covering greatly simplify wall construction using a hardenable material such as concrete and reduce steps needed to put a finished wall in place.

Abstract: Provided is a composite building material which is more improved in the bonding capability of a cement mortar material itself with a foamed synthetic resin plate layer, furthermore prevents the occurrences of exfoliations and cracks and has higher strength compared with conventional composite materials. Plural concave grooves are formed in parallel on at least one of the surface and backface of a foamed synthetic resin plate layer and a net-like groove lathing material corresponding to the size of each groove is arranged within each groove. A cement mortar material is filled in the groove so as to bury the groove lathing material, a net-like surface lathing material is then stretched over all of one surface and a cement mortar material is further laminated to form a composite building material in which the foamed synthetic resin plate layer and the cement mortar layer are integrated with each other.

Abstract: A building assembly for efficiently and economically constructing walls and roofs for a building assembly that utilizes a prefabricated building panel. The prefabricated panels utilize miter-cuts when joined, form cores, interior and exterior walls, and roofs, when placed together. The walls are pre-formed, offsite according to the required size dimensions and then transported to the job site. The panels are made essentially of a expanded polystyrene panel having cores and channels. Each building panel also includes vertically disposed parallel voids that are approximately 4 in. in diameter, spaced approximately 2 to 4 ft. apart, and receive poured concrete and steel rebar to provide structural rigidity to the entire building assembly. The poured concrete includes rebars that protrude through the entire channel and coring system and are embedded in the slab, and which may be extended above the wall height to bend and overlap the roof for added structural support.

Abstract: A concrete structure formed using an extender that connects to a web member at least partially disposed within a side panel. The extender may be used to extend the length of a connector that interconnects opposed side panels, used to provide additional surface area to which concrete can bond if, for example, forming a tilt-up wall, or used as a strapping location with a flexible linking member. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A concrete structure formed using a web member that includes a latching system to frictionally hold connectors or the like in position. The latching system preferably has less frictional resistance to attaching the connector than for removing the same connector. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims pursuant to 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A self-supporting construction element (1, 101) of expanded plastics, in particular for manufacturing floor elements and walls of buildings in general comprises: (1) a central body (2), substantially parallelepipedic in shape and having two opposite faces (6, 7); at least one reinforcing section bar (8,9) transversally extending across the central body (2) between the faces (6,7) thereof and embedded in the expanded plastics; a lath (16) for supporting at least one layer (17) of a suitable covering material, associated to a fin (11,12) of the reinforcing section bar (8,9) lying flush with and substantially parallel to at least one of the faces (6,7) of the construction element (1,101).

Abstract: A building block for constructing masonry block walls includes a concrete block formed with first, second and third spaced parallel rectangular side walls, where the second side wall is intermediate the first and third side walls. First and second vertical end cross webs connect the first and second side walls; and a notch is formed in the upper surface of each of these vertical end cross webs. First and second spaced intermediate vertical cross webs are located in planes between the planes of the end cross webs and connect the second and third side walls. These intermediate cross webs each also have a notch extending downwardly from the top thereof. A first insulating core is dimensioned to fill the space between the first and second side walls and first and second end cross webs. Ears or protrusions extend outwardly from the insulating core to fit into the notches in the end cross webs.

Abstract: An insulated concrete wall structure having a concrete wall with opposing wall surfaces. The concrete wall has several vertically and horizontally spaced wall ties imbedded within the concrete wall and extending between the wall surfaces. Positioned between the vertically spaced wall ties are a series of elongated retaining strips such that the retaining strips are substantially parallel to the wall surface. Insulating panels such as polystyrene foam boards are located between the horizontally spaced wall ties and retained in position by the retaining strips. In one aspect of the invention, each insulating panel has a groove formed along its vertical edge for receiving and engaging the elongated edge of the retaining strips. The present wall system is advantageous in that an insulated concrete wall can be readily formed using conventional wall forms in approximately the same amount of time as conventional uninsulated poured concrete walls.

Abstract: By using a thermal insulation foam/film laminate wherein each major planar surface of a foam panel has a facer film bonded thereto that meets certain performance criteria rather than a foam panel by itself, composite walls that have a foam panel sandwiched between concrete layers can be made with fewer steps.

Abstract: Building element including of two parallel welded wire grid mats (1, 2), of straight web wires (7) which hold the wire grid mats at a predetermined distance apart and are joined at each end to the two wire grid mats, and of an insulating body (8) which is arranged between the wire grid mats and through which the web wires pass, wherein at least one of the wire grid mats is in the form of a grid reinforcement mat which possesses a minimum strength of the weld nodes which complies with the static requirements applicable to the building element, corresponding mechanical strength of the grid mat wires (3, 4) and also corresponding diameters and mutual spacings of the grid mat wires, and wherein the web wires are arranged in predetermined directions relative to the wire grid mats, and the insulating body is held at a predetermined distance from each of the wire grid mats.

Abstract: Disclosed is a panel building component, method of making same, and method of fabricating a load-bearing, insulating building wall using the panels and concrete pour after the panels are positioned on site. The panel includes at least one foam core, vertical C-studs, a channel shaped foot member in engaging relationship with the bottom edge of the foam core and the bottom end of the C-studs, two siding members, spacers to keep the foam core centered between the siding members prior to filling the panel with concrete, and the concrete itself. The foam core and C-studs are fabricated shorter than the finished height of the panel so that rebar steel reinforcing rods can be laid horizontally such that when the panel is filled with concrete, the top portion will be a concrete and rebar tie beam. The method of making same is simply assembly of the foregoing components, less the concrete.

Abstract: Precast insulated concrete wall panels are made by pouring a first concrete layer into a form. An insulation layer is then supported above the first concrete layer so as to create a space therebetween. The second concrete layer is then poured on top of the insulation layer before the first concrete layer has cured. Connectors are anchored in the first and second concrete layers so as to tie the layers together. After the first and second concrete layers have cured, the wall panels can be lifted, transported, and assembled into a wall structure. An intermediate layer of concrete can be poured into the air gap of the wall panels such that the panels define the form for the intermediate concrete layer and become an integral part of the wall structure. The wall structure may extend below or above grade and may be multi-tiered. The edges of the wall panels are contoured so as to interlockingly matingly engage when assembled into the wall structure.

Abstract: A roofing system incorporating lightweight concrete. The system includes a deck and an insulation board. Lightweight concrete is placed between the deck and the insulation board. The deck includes upper and lower flutes and the insulation board has a plurality of channels formed therein. The lower flutes and channels form ribs in the concrete layer that strengthen the roofing system. The concrete layer may be attached to the deck by a series of protrusions in the deck that extend into the concrete. Alternatively, the concrete layer may float above the deck to prevent cracking. A release agent may be used to prevent the concrete layer from adhering to the deck.

Abstract: An improved mounting for attaching an outer and inner facing material to a wall. The wall comprises a plurality of interlocking foam blocks with each of the plurality of interlocking foam blocks having an inner and an outer block surface for defining an outer and inner wall surface. Each of the plurality of interlocking foam blocks has a vertical aperture for filling with a curable material. A plurality of grooves are defined in the outer and inner block surface of the plurality of interlocking blocks. The plurality of grooves are aligned with the plurality of grooves in an adjacent layer for providing a plurality of continuous wall grooves. A plurality of outer and inner mounting strips are insertable within the plurality of outer and inner continuous wall grooves.

Abstract: A form assemblage for making concrete and other building walls is disclosed. The form assemblage includes interlocking interior and exterior wall panels that are connected at a predetermined spacing with panel connectors that interlock with the interior wall panels and the exterior wall panels. The panel connectors have means for holding insulating foam panels at a position intermediate to the interior and exterior wall panels. Cavities between the insulating foam panels and the exterior and/or interior wall panels can be filled with concrete or other load-bearing materials. In certain aspects, the form assemblage can be used as a wall structure without the use of the load-bearing material.

Abstract: A specific type of preassembled lightweight floor panel comprising, a subassembly of steel trusses separated by panels of insulation panels, with the edges of the insulation panels beveled in such a manner as to expose the top and bottom chords of the trusses, the first cementitious layer cast on the lower face by forcably immersing this subassembly in a thin layer of cementitious fluid until the bottom chord of the steel trusses is encased, then after the floor panels and all of the surrounding structural elements are instaled, a second layer cementitious cast over these floor panels providing these panels with a finished floor surface and permanently attaching this floor panel to the walls above and below the floor these specific floor panels are used above grade on dwarf walls, piers, on floors over basements, on floors between upper levels and on flat roofs.

Abstract: A masonry wall system is disclosed incorporating a plurality of courses of masonry blocks, each block consisting of interlocking dovetails 12 along with vertical an horizontal mating surfaces (11,15,16,17). The main block, has two stabilizing holes running at a vertical axis through the center. Steel reinforcement rods or square tubes are loosely inserted into these stabilizing holes (14) at predetermined intervals. Comer blocks (26) are employed to connect the walls at right angles and are so used in conjunction with short blocks (28) to staggered the vertical joints from course to course. The predetermined tolerances between the masonry components and the loosely placed rods or tubes permit the wall to have a fluid property. Forces such as settling, hydrostatic pressure and seismic disturbances are then automatically absorbed and systematically distributed across the entire wall. When all of the masonry components reach the end of their tolerance, the wall locks up as a solid interconnected mass.

Abstract: A building panel includes a central core and a pair of opposed coating surfaces formed integrally with the core. The method of forming the building panel includes the application of a flowable, settable coating material to respective surfaces of at least two baffles (100), placing the baffles in a substantially parallel, spaced interrelationship, at least substantially filling the space between the two baffles (100) with a settable core material prior to setting of the core material, and allowing the core material and coating material to set.

Abstract: A constructing method for underground continuous double-row walls and a structure of continuous double-row walls includes a plurality of steps. The steps are used to prepare guide walls, to dig ditches, to check verticality, to remove dirt and mud on the bottom of the ditches and to wash end plates, to prefabricate wall units of continuous double-row walls, and to place wall units in the ditches until the continuous wall is finished. The structure of a wall unit includes two base plates, two frameworks having plural auxiliary frames vertically between the two base plates, plural lateral bars fixed laterally with each auxiliary frame, plural net members fixed between two auxiliary frames, plural steel bars fixed between every two auxiliary frames, outer mold plates fixed on the outer sides of the framework, and concrete poured in the space between the mold plates and the net members.

Abstract: A prefabricated building system for constructing a building structure. The prefabricated building system includes a plurality of panels each comprising an outer shell substantially surrounding an inner core. The outer shell comprises a concrete material. The inner core comprises a mixture of a concrete material and particulate foamed polystyrene. A pair of reinforcing meshes are embedded in the outer core so that the inner core is interposed between the reinforcing meshes. Each reinforcing mesh has a plurality of wires arranged in a grid-like fashion forming a plurality of generally square spaces therebetween.

Abstract: A structural panel system that has two skin members that are separated by a plurality of semi-flexible support members disposed therebetween. The support members and the skin members are adhered together by a semi-flexible core member. The outer skin member is movable relative to the inner skin member. The first skin member may be perforated and encapsulated by either the core member or a cementitious material to provide a variety of panel surfaces.

Abstract: A building panel may be used for constructing walls, floors, ceilings or roofs. The panel has a wire frame with wire mesh surfaces on opposing sides. The interior of the frame carries a layer of insulation sandwiched between stucco or concrete exterior layers. Spaces are placed between the layers for air flow as for instance in heating or cooling the interior wall of the panel, and conduits may be encased within the insulation or in the spaces for utilities. The method of panel construction uses a grooved planar surface to hold elements of the frame while the insulation layer is sprayed into place. The wire mesh is completed after the insulation is placed and finally the stucco or concrete is placed engaging the wire mesh exterior of the wire frame to provide exterior surfaces of the panel.

Abstract: A novel insulated wall structure is formed with upright hollow thermoplastic extrusions connected together in a row, with the extrusions presenting a row of compartments (15,22,30) adapted to receive concrete (39) extending along the length of the wall structure and a row of compartments (16,23,33) containing or adapted to receive insulation (38) material also extending along the length of the wall along side or in parallel with the row of concrete receiving compartments (15,22,30) whereby when the compartments (15,22,30) adapted to receive concrete (39) are filled with concrete (39) and the insulation (38) receiving compartments (16,23,33) are filled with insulation (38) the insulation (38) in said insulation (38) receiving compartments (16,23,33) is positioned to block heat transfer through the wall.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention relates to fiber reinforced cement (GRC) frontage panel heat isolated by foam concrete and a method for producing this. After putting steal stude frame which is secured to cassette by flexible anchorage, into GRC cassette which has 10 mm section width and formed by spraying GRC (Glassfiber reinforced Cement) to a mold in the form of panel, by filling cassette with foam concrete there is obtained heat isolated light, monoblock GRC outer frontage panel.

Abstract: An insulated concrete block and wall assembly. The primary element is an insulated block which consists of two rectangular concrete facings and a rigid solid insulating core. The concrete facings are attached by adhesive to the insulating core. The insulating core has apertures within it to allow vertical reinforcing rod support in a constructed wall. The invention additionally provides an indentation along the top of each insulating core to provide for horizontal re-rod support within the wall itself. The invention provides optimal decrease in thermal conductivity coupled with simplicity of design and transport.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a concrete building system with a method for fabricating composite panels using an improved design plastic connector and assembling them at the construction site to a structure which will be shotcreted on both sides to a concrete building which is highly insulated, is fire and termite proof, hurricane, earthquake and flood resistant and fulfills the requirement for flexible design. The Composite Panels are composed of two concrete layers, enclosing an insulative foam core. The skins are reinforced with wire mesh as structurally required and are connected through the foam core by structural highly insulative plastic connectors using the snap connection on both ends of the connectors so they form a tri-dimentional system and hold the wire mesh in place for the onsite shotcrete application, which includes an application of fiber for shrinkage and cracking.

Abstract: A construction form for building an insulated concrete reinforced wall includes separable and independently usable lintel block and post block sections, made from injection molding Styrofoam. The lintel block section includes a channel extending horizontally and fully along its top portion. The channel includes multiple knock-out plugs within the bottom wall. The lintel block section also has multiple parallel and vertically spaced apertures with one end opened at a lower end, and extending upward to a closed end terminating at one plug within the bottom wall of the channel. The post block section is stackable with the lintel block section.

Abstract: To improve sound damping in prefabricated building elements having two parallel welded wire mesh mats 1, 2, interconnected by web wires 7, 7′ enclose, therebetween, an insulating body (8) for example of foam plastic. Concrete is then sprayed on both sides over the mesh wires to form inner and outer shells. These concrete shells are interconnected by forming the insulating body with through-holes, which, upon concrete spraying, will form concrete webs or plugs (14, 14′) interconnecting the two shells, thus preventing resonant sound vibrations of the concrete shells. The through-holes (10, 11, 11′) can be molded during manufacture of the insulating body (8) or drilled or stamped therethrough, and may extend at right angles through the major extent of the foam body or obliquely, preferably downwardly and distributed randomly.

Abstract: An insulated concrete structure including at least one longitudinally-extending side panel and at least one web member partially disposed within the side panel. The web member extends from adjacent the external side of the side panel through and out of the interior surface of the side panel. The first embodiment of the present invention uses opposed side panels that form a cavity therebetween into which concrete is poured and cured. The second embodiment uses a single side panel as a form, onto which concrete is poured. Once the concrete cures on the single side panel, it is used as a tilt-up wall, floor, or roof panel.