Abstract: A high-capacity beam includes interoperable features conformant with the pretexting modular grid shoring system including conformant interface rails and conformant end caps that removably engage with the conformant interface rails. The truss portion of the high-capacity beam has the same width and a greater height compared to the truss portion of the low-capacity beam. The high-capacity beam may also include a conformant T-slot and beveled end faces on respective opposing sides of the high-capacity truss portion. A nominal 8-foot length of the modular high-capacity beam weighs less than about 50 lbs., while a nominal 6-foot length of the low-capacity beam weighs less than about 40 lbs. A grid shoring assembly utilizing the high-capacity main beams is rated for supporting a nominal 13-inch concrete platform, while a grid shoring assembly utilizing the low-capacity main beams is rated for supporting a nominal 6-inch concrete platform.

Abstract: A universal prop system for grid shoring provides increased versatility and cost effectiveness over conventional grid shoring systems for building construction, such as concrete parking garage construction. The universal props include a variety of interchangeable prop stands, interchangeable drop heads, and interchangeable stringer jacks with a variety of different types of stringer heads. The interchangeable drop heads interconnects the interchangeable stringer jacks with the interchangeable prop stands. The interchangeable drop heads are designed to support a variety of different types of rails, such as beams, joists, rafters, pipes, etc. The interchangeable stringer jacks include a number of different stringer heads configured to support a variety of different stringers. The different stringer heads include, for example, U-heads, spindle forks and jack plates, with and without detachable threaded shafts.

Abstract: A universal prop system for grid shoring provides increased versatility and cost effectiveness over conventional grid shoring systems for building construction, such as concrete parking garage construction. The universal props include a variety of interchangeable prop stands, interchangeable drop heads, and interchangeable stringer jacks with a variety of different types of stringer heads. The interchangeable drop heads interconnects the interchangeable stringer jacks with the interchangeable prop stands. The interchangeable drop heads are designed to support a variety of different types of rails, such as beams, joists, rafters, pipes, etc. The interchangeable stringer jacks include a number of different stringer heads configured to support a variety of different stringers. The different stringer heads include, for example, U-heads, spindle forks and jack plates, with and without detachable threaded shafts.

Abstract: A universal prop system for grid shoring provides increased versatility and cost effectiveness over conventional grid shoring systems for building construction, such as concrete parking garage construction. The universal props include a variety of interchangeable prop stands, interchangeable drop heads, and interchangeable stringer jacks with a variety of different types of stringer heads. The interchangeable drop heads interconnects the interchangeable stringer jacks with the interchangeable prop stands. The interchangeable drop heads are designed to support a variety of different types of rails, such as beams, joists, rafters, pipes, etc. The interchangeable stringer jacks include a number of different stringer heads configured to support a variety of different stringers. The different stringer heads include, for example, U-heads, spindle forks and jack plates, with and without detachable threaded shafts.

Abstract: A joist for a formwork grid construction component system is disclosed. Typical joists (sometimes referred to as secondary beams) span a distance of approximately six feet (when fully connected). By strengthening the joist using an altered profile while maintaining interoperable external dimensions, the span distance may be increased. That is, by forming the joists with the disclosed profile, joists can be made longer (e.g., have an eight foot connected span) and maintain appropriate strength or even have an increased weight tolerance. Formwork grid systems are used in construction of buildings and other structures. Interoperability with existing components is maintained by the disclosed joist profile adhering to the same external functional form factor as existing joists. The external form factor being the same allows joists constructed in accordance with this disclosure to properly function with existing formwork grid construction components.

Abstract: A main beam for a formwork grid construction component system is disclosed. Typical main beams work with secondary joists (sometimes referred to as secondary beams to support a decking surface for pouring of concrete or cement. By strengthening the main beam using an altered profile while maintaining interoperable external dimensions, the span distance of each joist may be increased. By forming the main beam with the disclosed profile, joists can be made longer (e.g., have an eight foot connected span to increase grid size) and maintain appropriate strength (or increased weight tolerance). Formwork grid systems are used in construction of buildings and other structures. Interoperability with existing components is maintained by the disclosed main beam adhering to the same external functional form factor. The external form factor being the same allows main beams constructed in accordance with this disclosure to properly function with existing formwork grid construction components.

Abstract: A drophead nut for use with formwork building components is disclosed. The disclosed drophead nut maintains standard outward dimensions to allow interoperability with existing systems. The hitting surface of the drophead nut is typically used to align a gap in the nut with a retention pin and thus allow the nut to drop. This in turn allows a mid-plate to fall releasing pressure on a beam (joist and/or main) to allow that beam to be removed. The impact surface of the disclosed drophead nut has been enlarged, reinforced, and possibly repositioned to increase leverage. The resulting drophead nut may allow for reduction in number of impacts on an impact surface to provide alignment of the gap and retention pin, and thus activate compression of the drophead nut.

Abstract: A main beam for a formwork grid construction component system is disclosed. Typical main beams work with secondary joists (sometimes referred to as secondary beams to support a decking surface for pouring of concrete or cement. By strengthening the main beam using an altered profile while maintaining interoperable external dimensions, the span distance of each joist may be increased. By forming the main beam with the disclosed profile, joists can be made longer (e.g., have an eight foot connected span to increase grid size) and maintain appropriate strength (or increased weight tolerance). Formwork grid systems are used in construction of buildings and other structures. Interoperability with existing components is maintained by the disclosed main beam adhering to the same external functional form factor. The external form factor being the same allows main beams constructed in accordance with this disclosure to properly function with existing formwork grid construction components.

Abstract: A joist for a formwork grid construction component system is disclosed. Typical joists (sometimes referred to as secondary beams) span a distance of approximately six feet (when fully connected). By strengthening the joist using an altered profile while maintaining interoperable external dimensions, the span distance may be increased. That is, by forming the joists with the disclosed profile, joists can be made longer (e.g., have an eight foot connected span) and maintain appropriate strength or even have an increased weight tolerance. Formwork grid systems are used in construction of buildings and other structures. Interoperability with existing components is maintained by the disclosed joist profile adhering to the same external functional form factor as existing joists. The external form factor being the same allows joists constructed in accordance with this disclosure to properly function with existing formwork grid construction components.

Abstract: A pass-through head assembly is provided. The pass-through head assembly may include a central shaft, a plurality of support bars, a seat, and a seat support plate. The central shaft may extend between a first end plate and a second end plate. Each end plate may define an aperture that aligns with an interior cavity of the central shaft. The plurality of support bars may extend from the central shaft and the second end plate. The seat and seat support plate may each be circumferentially disposed about the central shaft and define apertures that are sized to allow the seat and the seat support plate to pass over the central shaft and the plurality of support bars. The seat may be configured to support one or more beams. The seat support plate may be disposed between the seat and the second end plate.