Abstract: A composite building system includes a special joist having a lower flange in one embodiment and a special ladder reinforcement in another embodiment, a plurality of special masonry blocks defining a longitudinal trough, the blocks having mutually co-planar upper surfaces and at least one stepped upper edge, the stepped upper edges of the plurality of blocks running substantially transverse the trough in a grid-like pattern, a network of wire lateral reinforcement disposed in at least some of the stepped edges; and a flowable or fluid grout filling the stepped edges and the trough and, when cured, binding the joist or ladder reinforcement and the plurality of blocks to form an integral steel reinforced concrete structure having a substantially planar surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded brick module including two opposite outer surface portions and a middle connecting portion. The surface portion each is integrally formed from two offset strata, such that two pairs of adjacent edges of the outer stratum respectively project beyond and withdraw from two corresponding pairs of adjacent edges of the inner stratum. Engagement of the projected edges on one molded brick module with the corresponding withdrawn edges on the other molded brick module permits two modules to fit together. Cylinders with insertion holes are provided on inner side of two opposite inner strata. The connecting portion has a concavo-concave cross section and includes a central connecting circle and two side connecting semicircles to form communicable passages in the brick module for mounting conduits, bar reinforcements, etc. and for grouting concrete. Epoxy resin may be applied on the surface portions for paving the modules with tiles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connecting structure of concrete blocks and a method for connecting the concrete blocks in which a special structure for use in connecting the concrete blocks is not required, a rigid connection can be carried out with a simple connecting structure, a removal of the connector is eliminated, a workability is remarkably improved, a productivity of buildings is improved and at the same time it has a superior anti-disaster effect. The connecting structure is comprised of either a hollow rod-like connection member, a plurality of concrete blocks, a pair of connecting holes bored at abutting surfaces between concrete blocks, and adhesive agent poured at one end of the connector flowed out the opposite end and thus filled between the exterior surface of said connector and circumferential walls of said connecting holes.

Abstract: A concrete form system in which a plurality of foam panels are interlocked transversely, horizontally and vertically by a plurality of connectors. The panels have opposed upper and lower ends, with a plurality of coplanar passages extending into the upper ends at regularly spaced intervals. An equal plurality of coplanar passages extend into the panels' lower ends at the same regularly spaced intervals to vertically align each upper end passage with a corresponding lower end passage. Each connector has a first bar which interconnects transversely opposed first and second parallel, vertically extending planar segments; and, a second bar interconnecting identical transversely opposed third and fourth parallel, vertically extending planar segments. A latticework interconnects the two bars in spaced parallel relationship and maintains separate coplanar alignment of (i) the first and third planar segments, (ii) the second and fourth planar segments, and (iii) the two bars.

Abstract: An insulated wall construction is provided utilizing spaced planar rigid foam plates, each foam plate including an upstanding rib formed about an upper and forward edge of each section, with a complimentary groove formed through each rear and bottom edge of each section. The construction includes a spacer rod positioned medially of the sections, the spacer rod receivable within a rod support, the rod support fixedly secured orthogonally to an external support plate, wherein the rod is directed through each section to receive the spaced rod therewithin. The spacer rod includes a plurality of apertures between each lock pin and capture an internal support plate between each lock pin and each interior space of each section. A temporary support member is provided to provide support to stacked sections for reception of concrete between the spaced sections to permit curing of concrete in a fixed orientation.

Abstract: A modular wall construction system includes a box-like block form of expanded foam plastic material such as polystyrene having opposite, parallel, spaced apart sidewalls and endwalls extending between upper and lower surfaces and defining an internal cavity for receiving concrete slurry. A plurality of transverse bridge members maintain spacing between the sidewalls at spaced locations along the length thereof. Each bridge member includes a central web extending between opposed tongues which are slidably received in T-grooves formed in the sidewalls. A cylindrical boss member is integral with the central web and substantially equidistant between the opposed tongues and has an outer peripheral surface and a vertically extending bore for slidably receiving a vertical reinforcement bar.

Abstract: A concrete form tie comprises a pair of laterally displaced sidewall support assemblies with a reinforcing web extending therebetween. The support assemblies bite into the exterior sidewall surfaces as positioned thereat by the web transversely extending between the support assemblies. The web comprises a pair of brackets as formed by a support strut extending through a notch at the top of the form sidewall with a hanger element depending therefrom. A bridge extends between the depending hangers and across a vertical cavity formed between the sidewalls. The tie resists pressures acting on the sidewalls to preclude blow out along the horizontal joints of form courses as well as lateral displacement of the sidewalls. A starter tie is disclosed for respectively securing the lower end of the first course of sidewalls to a footing. A finish tie is disclosed for maintaining the displacement of the sidewalls of the top course of forms.

Abstract: A system of components for constructing a wall or other portion of a building from insulated masonry blocks, and method steps of using the same. The blocks are sandwiches having outer masonry wall sections surrounding a core of rigid insulating material. External surfaces of the blocks are flush. Top and bottom edges of the masonry sections have holes for accepting ties which join the outer masonry wall sections of each block to one another. Ties may also span adjacent blocks and courses of blocks. Ties are provided in two types. H-shaped ties span both adjacent blocks and adjacent courses. U-shaped ties cooperate with blocks laid on a slab or foundation surface. A joist anchor is provided which enables a joist to be fastened directly to an exterior wall. Variations of configuration of the blocks offer wall pieces, corner pieces, and reinforced lintels.

Abstract: The present facade wall consists of superposed courses of tile blocks which rest directly on the underlying tile blocks and which are maintained in front of a building wall with a predetermined gap by different types of clips. The several courses have a shingle lap with each other. The resulting facade is practically weatherproof and is easily erected. Each tile block has a peripheral groove for insertion of the clips and of interconnecting strips. This groove is in a plane parallel to the inside face of the block and nearer the latter than the outside face. The portions of the top and bottom edge faces of the block which are external to the groove constitute rest faces while the portion of the bottom edge face which is internal to the groove is recessed for free passage of the clips which do not support the load of the blocks.

Abstract: A connector member for a concrete form includes connecting mechanisms adjacent its top and bottom edges for holding two connecting members together.

Abstract: A fitting is intended for mounting and joining horizontal tongue-and-grooved panels to form an inner wall and an outer wall respectively in a timber building structure. The fitting includes two parts which can be moved linearly in relation to one another in the directions of arrows A and B. Each of the two fitting-parts includes a flanged dowel which is intended for insertion into holes pre-drilled in respective inner and outer panels. The fitting also includes two upper dowels which are intended to be firmly screwed onto the lower dowels. Further inner and outer panels are mounted on the upper dowels with the aid of the pre-drilled holes. This building method results in two free-standing walls, i.e., the inner and outer walls respectively.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an insulating construction member having top and bottom edges and interconnecting members on the top and bottom edges. The interconnecting members comprise alternating projections and recesses, the projections and recesses being of substantially the same dimension. The interconnecting members on the top and bottom edges are symmetrically arranged whereby the insulating construction member can be interconnected with a like member in a bi-directional or reversible manner.

Abstract: The present invention describes a unique wall construction and spacer for use by unskilled labor in such construction. The wall comprises a plurality of blocks arranged in layers one above the other, each of the blocks having first and second sides, an exterior face, an interior face, a top and a bottom, and at least one cutout extending through the block between the top and bottom. The tops of adjacent blocks in each layer are adapted to be located in a common plane and each block is adapted to be separated from an adjacent block in the layer by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A wall in which hollow units analogous to blocks are built up in overlapping superimposed courses, each unit having two spaced parallel vertical panels of skins of rectangular form, the units being held by concealed fastening members; characterized in that each panel has edge grooves extending along its upper and lower horizontal surfaces to be contiguous with those of adjacent panels, and each fastening member has a body portion to extend between spaced panels, the ends of the body portion each having hook portions extending upwards and downwards respectively into adjacent grooves of the panel edges, while said body portion between adjacent panels has two upper lugs extending into contact with respective upper panels, and two lower lugs extending down and into contact with respective spaced lower panels, the fastening member, constituting a one piece connector and spacing member.

Abstract: This invention relates to building blocks, and more particularly to building blocks having greater strength in the individual blocks, and which are capable of embodying greater strength between side edges of the blocks. The inside vertical edges of the blocks are slotted with rounded end portions to receive on the inside portions of the wall to provide the contoured side ends of the cross members to provide a strong rigid support, and firm connection between the side members and the connection between the cross pieces. In this way the outer edges of the wall members can be formed smooth with no interruptions except for the side edges of the blocks.

Abstract: The invention provides a construction element having a front face (1), a back face (2), a top face (3), a bottom face (4) and end faces (5) and (6). Each of the top (3), bottom (4) and end faces (5) and (6) contains a channel (7) having side walls (8) joined by a base (9) and arranged so as to surround the periphery of the construction element. An aperture (12) is formed between the top face (3) and bottom face (4). The aperture (12) is hexagonal in cross-section. In each channel (7), each side wall (8) forms an angle of 120 degrees with the base of channel (7).

Abstract: The present invention describes a unique wall construction and spacer for use by unskilled labor in such construction. Preferably, the wall comprises a plurality of blocks arranged in layers one above the other, each of the blocks having an exterior face, an interior face, a top and a bottom, the top and bottom of each block having a wedge-shaped longitudinal groove therein aligned with the grooves of adjacent blocks. The spacer comprises a base supported against the interior faces of adjacent blocks, and first and second arms extending transversely from the base and supported against the tops of said adjacent blocks. Each arm includes at its distal or medial end upper and lower wedge-shaped tabs, the lower tab for extending downwardly into the groove or opening of a block underlying the arm and the upper tab for extending upwardly into the groove or opening of the block overlying the arm.

Abstract: An insulated wall construction is provided utilizing spaced planar rigid foam plates, each foam plate including an upstanding rib formed about an upper and forward edge of each section, with a complementary groove formed through each rear and bottom edge of each section. The construction includes a spacer rod positioned medially of the sections, the spacer rod receivable within a rod support, the rod support fixedly secured orthogonally to an external support plate, wherein the rod is directed through each section to receive the spaced rod therewithin. The spacer rod includes a plurality of apertures between each lock pin and capture an internal support plate between each lock pin and each interior space of each section. A temporary support member is provided to provide support to stacked sections for reception of concrete between the spaced sections to permit curing of concrete in a fixed orientation.

Abstract: This invention provides a block to be used with the block means of similar character to create a form for a concrete wall. The blocks are of lightweight plastic and are of substantially rectangular shape, and have opposite ends, opposite sides, upper and lower interlocking surfaces, a substantially hollow interior compartment, and opposite end walls and opposite side walls. The upper interlocking surfaces comprise an elongated longitudinal rib having a rectangular base and an inverted V-shaped upper surface. These ribs have a width less than that of the side walls, and have a substantially horizontal ledge adjacent either side thereof. Lateral extending ribs spaced from each other extend across the ledges and ribs. The lateral extending ribs also have an inverted V-shaped upper surface which extends from a lower rectangular base portion. A plurlaity of cylindrical plugs extend upwardly in spaced relation from the ribs. The lower interlocking surface is a mere image of the upper interlocking surface.

Abstract: The present invention describes a unique wall construction and spacer for use by unskilled labor in such construction. Preferably, the wall comprises a plurality of blocks arranged in layers one above the other, each of the blocks having an exterior face, an interior face, a top and a bottom, the top and bottom of each block having a longitudinal groove therein aligned with the grooves of adjacent blocks. The spacer comprises a base supported against the interior faces of adjacent blocks, and first and second arms extending transversely from the base and supported against the tops of said adjacent blocks. The arms are preferably cut-out portions of the base. Each arm includes at its distal end a tab projecting transversely from the arm and having first and second portions, the first portion for extending downwardly into the groove of a block underlying the arm and the second portion for extending upwardly into the groove of the block overlying the arm.

Abstract: A reinforcing apparatus (8) is fitted in each n-th bed joint (4). The horizontal reinforement (10) of the reinforcing apparatus is embedded in a mortar layer (20) of the bed joint (4). Vertical reinforcing elements (16, 18) of adjacent reinforcing apparatuses (8) are arranged two by two in the vertical recesses (22) of the building stones (2) overlapping each other at least in part and embedded in a mortar mass (26). This way, a horizontally and vertically reinforced masonry wall is obtained, which can be constructed in practice in accordance with the usual method of construction.

Abstract: An improved insulating block form for use in the construction of concrete wall structures wherein the block form is formed from expandable polystyrene material to provide a lightweight, rigid, box-like structure having a pair of oppositely disposed side walls and end walls which together define a body cavity to receive concrete therein. A plurality of transverse strut members integrally support the side walls and further define a plurality of cells. Each end wall includes a pair of inserts which are adapted to be mounted to the transverse strut member when the elongated block form is required to be cut for a particular installation. The side and end walls are further provided with interlocking members whereby they are readily stacked one above the other and side-to-side in a secure interlocked arrangement.

Abstract: An concrete form system includes opposed polystryrene panels stacked to form a pair of parallel, spaced-apart walls, at least one of the walls having panels which are smooth on their inward surface. Tie slots are formed in the upper and lower edges of the panels and are spaced evenly such that slots in vertically abutting panels are aligned. The panels are horiziontally staggered to strengthen vertical joints. A single tie is utilized to interlock two vertically abutting panels in each wall. A special tie design is used with the smooth-faced panels to allow the panels to be removed after a concrete wall has been formed. Another embodiment of the tie design utilizes an enlarged outer paddle with a projecting rib which allows connection of vertical walers directly to the tie.

Abstract: There is disclosed an insulating formwork for casting a concrete wall, the formwork having a pair of sidewalls each of which is made-up of a plurality of coplanar edge-abutting modular panels made of insulating foam material. Each panel has upper and lower edges with coplanar slits provided therealong, and a pair of vertical end edges respectively provided with a tongue-and-groove to form vertical tongue-and-groove joints with other like adjoining panels. A rabbet opens onto the panel inner face and onto the panel lower edge. The panels are interconnected by a first group of angle-irons having vertical branches fitting into the upward slits, of the panels, and horizontal branches, pierced with holes, extending toward the panel inner face.

Abstract: A synthetic plastic wall tie of variable lengths for use with concrete forms. The tie has a pair of T-shaped end sections at its opposite ends. Each of the T-shaped end sections including a stem having a sufficient thickness for receiving an end of a screw in threaded engagement therewith. The T-shaped end sections have parallel cross pieces at opposite ends of the tie. An intermediate wall tie section connects the T-shaped end sections together. The intermediate wall tie section has a pair of round flange-like water-stops extending radially outwardly out of the intermediate wall tie section and are joined therewith in integral one-piece assembly therewith. The water-stops serve to inhibit water flow axially of the wall tie and through a concrete wall structure where the tie is embedded. The round flange-like water-stops further serve to provide means for locating reinforcing rods extending at right angles to the wall ties when the wall ties are mounted in a concrete form.

Abstract: A modular concrete-block form which is shaped in a rectangular configuraiton and has a pair of oppositely disposed side panel members and end enclosure panels to define a body cavity to receive poured concrete therein. The side panels are held in a fixed parallel relation to each other and are further prevented from side-to-side movement relative to each other by a plurality of strut members which are fixedly mounted transversley from one side panel to the other. The unique arrangement of the strut members contributes to a very stable block framework. Each strut member is formed with substantially "H"-shaped tenon members that are slidably engaged with spaced-apart, "T"-shaped slots formed in the inner surfaces of said side panels. The panel structure is firmly grasped within the pair of opposed stud members that define the tenons. The tenons are integrally connected together by means of truss members that further define passages therethrough for flow of wet concrete therebetween.

Abstract: A composite masonary wall structure is formed of inner and outer wall panels stacked and formed on either side of a reinforcing framework formed in a vertical aligned position. Novel cross-tie brackets are provided to secure the upper edges of each panel in proper position equidistant on either side of the reinforcing frame work and tied securely to this framwork. A hardenable or expandable bonding filler material is introduced into the cavity formed between the panels and reinforcing framework structure to bond the panels and framework securely into a homogeneous structure. The cross-tie brackets allow precise positioning of the wall panels with respect to the framework and securely ties the structure together allowing for rapid construction of a composite masonary wall.

Abstract: A constructive assembly is provided comprising separate assembly parts with side-projections and corresponding side-recesses. Moreover the assembly parts comprise cooperating recesses at their top for accommodating coupling elements for holding together assembled assembly parts.

Abstract: Two panel members, preferably with different thickness, made of foamed, hardened plastic material, are connected together by means of cross members made of metal, whereby the connecting flanges of the cross members have small dimensions and are foamed into the panel members with a high resistance to be pulled out. Each panel member comprises, on the upper side, a plurality of plugs and, on the lower side, a plurality of corresponding recesses. Further, there is provided an upper sealing rib and a lower sealing groove. Thereby, a plurality of formwork components can be sealingly assembled to form a shuttering for the erection of a concrete wall. Dovetailed grooves at the inner surface of the panel members ensure a reliable adhesion of the concrete on the panel members. These grooves also serve to receive separating members to form a wall termination.

Abstract: A modular synthetic plastic concrete form structure which comprises a pair of modular concrete impervious forming panels each comprised of a series of modular concrete forming sections stacked on top on one another and also disposed in end-to-end relation. The sections each having means on its upper and lower edges and its opposite vertical edges for interlocking the sections in engagement with one another. The panels each being comprised of a synthetic plastic and the panels are positioned in spaced opposed relation. Tie slots are provided in the opposed sections positioned in longitudinally spaced relation along the upper and lower edges. Synthetic plastic ties are provided with each having opposite enlarged tie ends retainingly engaged in the tie slots securing the sections in opposed spaced relation.

Abstract: A forming system for construction includes thin shell concrete block elements and connecting tie members which can be assembled into forms of various shapes and sizes to receive poured concrete. The block elements are dimensioned and configured to be produced in a standard concrete block machine mold, and include alternating dovetail-shaped grooves for receiving connecting tie members and tapered grooves for breaking the vacuum between the block elements and the mold, all of the grooves being parallel to permit the blocks to be slid out of the mold. The tie members have dovetail-shaped end portions received in the dovetail grooves and a plurality of apertures which can receive a stop member to support the tie member to project a selected distance above the block elements and serve as guides for the next course of elements. The wall system is held together by a top plate bearing on the top course of block elements and anchored directly to the foundation with flexible, coilable cables.

Abstract: An insulated wall is made of spaced-apart, parallel, foamed plastic sheets between which concrete is poured to form a concrete wall faced with such sheets. Before the concrete is poured, these sheets, which comprise numerous, small panels that are interconnected edge-to-edge are secured together by numerous ties. Each of the ties is formed of a pair of parallel, vertically-elongated, thin, rigid, sheet metal plates that are connected together by thin, horizontally-elongated sheet metal strips whose opposite ends are connected to their respective plates. Each plate is snugly inserted within aligned edge pockets formed in the abutting edges of adjacent panels so that the plates assist in aligning and interconnecting the adjacent panels.

Abstract: A connector guide system for the constructing of block walls (12) is disclosed. The blocks (14) are uniformly notched (20,22,24,26) to allow for the placement of connector guides (16). The guides include platforms (18) upon which the blocks (14) rest. Based on constant placement of notches (20,22,24,26) and connector guides (16), the wall (12) is constructed to allow for uniform mortaring.

Abstract: A hollow building wall including two wall components comprised of vertical arrays of stacked, integrally formed, hollow building blocks, which arrays are connected by vertically oriented, rigid separator splines that extend continuously from top to bottom of the wall at frequent horizontal intervals along the wall, to securely engage and support the two vertical arrays of building blocks. Each edge of an individual spline is secured in one of a plurality of vertical grooves on the inner surfaces of each wall component. Each building block is attached positively at each end to one or more horizontally adjacent building blocks. The positive attachment of horizontally adjacent building blocks and the separator splines forms in effect a structural "tube" that extends from top to bottom of the wall and is connected positively with other similar "tubes" disposed along the length of the wall.

Abstract: Interfitting structural modules are built up in overlapping courses or tiers on a horizontal foundation into the desired building wall formation and either used as such or as a form assembly into which concrete may be poured. Each module includes a pair of laterally spaced elongated parallel vertical panels interconnected at their tops and ends by wire grating spacers. Corner constructions are provided which may be utilized for right angle corners or corners with obtuse angles, there being a suitable joint provided for the intersecting inside and outside panels together with special corner wire grids for stabilizing the related parts of the corner constructions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wall element for use in constructing walls, and a wall system constructed of two parallel rows of a plurality of the wall elements laid in courses in interconnecting relationship, the wall system being used as construction forms for retaining fluid concrete poured into the space therebetween, whereby the two walls remain as a permanent part of the completed wall system, and a method of constructing the described wall system from the wall elements and accessory parts. The invention includes a wall element for use in association with other similar wall elements in the construction of a wall. The wall element has a top, a bottom, two side and two end surfaces, and at least one longitudinal groove in the top or bottom surface thereof, and a matching longitudinal ridge in the opposite top or bottom surface thereof, and second and third horizontal longitudinally extending grooves on at least the top surface of the wall element, both being parallel to the first longitudinal groove.

Abstract: Each module includes a block body and an outer wear surface joined by one or more separator webs. The block body either is massive as constructed, or receives a massive filling, such as concrete, at the job site. Provision is also made for providing a filling of thermal insulation such as foamed synthetic plastic for the module. Modules are stacked and coursed to make walls. Mortar may be used between adjacent modules, and/or the module walls may be facially coated with a substance which securely interconnects the modules. Such walls have a high interior mass, insulated on the exterior and protected exteriorly of the insulation by the wear surface. The high mass tends to assume room temperature and perform as a thermal energy flywheel. Some measures for partial prefabrication of module parts are disclosed.

Abstract: A prefabricated consumable assembly for forming a concrete wall structure includes a pair of spaced apart side plates interconnected on their ends by transverse tie members. A single or a pair of insulating panels is positioned within the side plates and structure is associated with each tie member which defines grooves for receiving and holding the side edges of the insulating panel or panels. The groove defining structure may be formed by a detachable clip mounted on the tie members or entirely or in part integral with the tie members. Mechanism is provided for interlocking assembled ones of the prefabricated assemblies to form a wall structure including an inside corner. The side plates may be arranged for bending to form corners.

Abstract: A footing is poured with an inner row and an outer row of upwardly projecting tie legs set therein. An inner course and an outer course of blocks having appropriate downwardly opening sockets are respectively placed on the footing, with the tie legs being received in those sockets. The blocks also have upwardly opening sockets. Downwardly projecting legs of H-shaped ties are mounted in those sockets, each tie uniting an inner block and an outer block in the same course. The upwardly projecting legs of these H-shaped ties then receive the downwardly opening sockets of the next upper inner and outer courses of blocks, and so on until the desired number of block courses are in place. No mortar is used in setting the first course on the foundation or in setting each succeeding course. However, when the courses are in place, concrete or equivalent settable composition is poured in the space between the inner and outer block rows to fill the space and thus create an integral wall.

Abstract: There is provided a veneer anchor for use in a dry wall construction system. The veneer anchor comprises a plate member having a vertically projecting bar portion secured thereto and disposed in substantially parallel relationship with said plate member. The anchor is employed to secure a wall board to a vertical channel or standard framing member. Thereafter, a mason inserts a wall-tie between the plate member and projecting bar portion and the wall-tie is built into the outer wythe of the wall system. The wall-tie is capable of vertical movement and thus, vertical adjustability along the length of the projecting bar portion.

Abstract: Interfitting building blocks are disclosed of both T-shaped and Z-shaped configurations and both blocks define external slots, internal openings and corner bevels for receiving expandable locking elements. The blocks are arranged in a wall in stacked, overlying relationship in horizontal courses of blocks, and the courses of blocks are locked together with U-shaped clips extending between adjacent ones of the blocks in a single course, and vertically extending laterally expandable locking elements extending through adjacent courses of blocks. Mortar is poured down through the aligned openings in the blocks and the locking elements to hold the locking elements in their expanded positions.

Abstract: A building panel comprises a rectangular substantially flat block of foam material having a plurality of parallel grooves in the inner face thereof. A plurality of similar panels are assembled in edge-to-edge relationship to form a wall and a spacer is received within the aligned grooves of a plurality of building panels. A second wall spaced from the first wall is formed of a similar plurality of panels and the spacer member is received within the opposed grooves of the inner faces of both walls so that a space is formed between the walls. Opposed blocks in the walls are clamped together to align the walls.