Abstract: A snap tie for use in maintaining a predetermined spaced relation between opposed forms prior to and during the pouring of a concrete wall therebetween comprises a steel rod of predetermined uniform cylindrical section having at each end an integrally formed head of substantially larger cross sectional dimensions. The rod also includes a portion interconnecting the inner side of each head with the remainder of the rod which has cross sectional dimensions intermediate those of the heads and of the remainder of the rod.

Abstract: An adjustable hanger for supporting a concrete form which includes a first bracket having a downwardly-extending portion for engaging an edge of an I beam flange, a second bracket for engaging an I beam flange, and a threaded rod screwed into and extending between the first and second brackets so that the second bracket can be adjusted in spacing from the first bracket to enable the hanger to accommodate a variety of I beam flange widths. In the preferred embodiment, the second bracket includes an upwardly extending portion having a wedge-shaped slot and an outer arcuate bearing surface. The upwardly extending portion receives a bolt for supporting cantilevered formwork and the bolt is retained within the slot by a nut which rests against the arcuate bearing surface. The retained bolt can be pivoted throughout a range of angular orientations relative to the second bracket as the circumstances of use may require.

Abstract: An apparatus for casting an anchor in a concrete unit in which the head of the anchor is gripped by a plurality of resiliently-biased gripper elements pivotally attached to a cylindrical mandrel, the mandrel is drawn within the bore of a void former sleeve having a hemispherical outer end, and the sleeve is withdrawn within the channel of a support sleeve attached to associated formwork such that the hemispherical outer end protrudes from the formwork. After the concrete unit is cast, the void former sleeve is withdrawn from the unit so that the outer end leaves a hemispherical void in the unit and the mandrel is disengaged from the head of the anchor, leaving the head exposed within the void. The support sleeve includes a spring-loaded detent pin which is positioned to engage detent slots in the void former sleeve and a detent recess in the mandrel to hold the sleeve and mandrel in position during casting and to hold the sleeve in position as the anchor is attached to the mandrel.