Abstract: A lightweight forming system and the method of using same that can be used to construct concrete columns of various external shapes and sizes. The system includes a reusable, flexible securement jacket that can be wrapped around a concrete receiving component having a concrete receiving chamber into which the concrete is poured. Load is exerted on the concrete receiving component in a novel manner through the use of elongated load tubes that are affixed to the spaced apart edges of the securement jacket. A plurality of draw-latches of novel construction are affixed to the load tubes at vertically spaced apart locations and when closed by the workman function to forcefully pull the load tubes together to positively pre-load the concrete receiving component prior to pouring concrete. The securement jacket of the system can be quickly and easily removed as soon as the concrete has sufficiently cured and can then be immediately reused to pour another column.

Abstract: An easy to use form bracing apparatus and the method of using same that can be quickly and easily used to accurately plumb and securely brace a generally vertically extending member such as a column form into which concrete is to be poured to form a concrete column. The bracing apparatus includes a collar assembly constructed and arranged to be secured about the member and first and second supporting surface engaging braces that are connected to the collar assembly. The collar assembly includes a strap that is selected from a plurality of straps of different lengths and a pair of spaced apart brace support assemblies that are connected to the selected strap. Each strap is provided with a plurality of strategically spaced apart locating elements that are used to locate the brace support assemblies at strategic locations along the length of the belt.

Abstract: A lightweight forming system and the method of using same that can be used to construct concrete columns of various external shapes and sizes. The system includes a reusable, flexible securement jacket that can be wrapped around a concrete receiving component having a concrete receiving chamber into which the concrete is poured. Load is exerted on the concrete receiving component in a novel manner through the use of elongated load tubes that are affixed to the spaced apart edges of the securement jacket. A plurality of draw-latches of novel construction are affixed to the load tubes at vertically spaced apart locations and when closed by the workman function to forcefully pull the load tubes together to positively pre-load the concrete receiving component prior to pouring concrete. The securement jacket of the system can be quickly and easily removed as soon as the concrete has sufficiently cured and can then be immediately reused to pour another column.

Abstract: A lightweight forming system and the method of using same that can be used to construct concrete columns of various external shapes. The system includes a reusable, flexible securement jacket that can be wrapped around a rigid concrete receiving component having a concrete receiving chamber into which the concrete is poured. The securement jacket of the system can be quickly and easily removed as soon as the concrete has sufficiently cured and can then be immediately reused to pour another column. Following use, the securement jacket can be rolled into a tight bundle for transport and storage.