Abstract: A wetland crossing bridge assembly is disclosed having a plurality of interconnected lower box support members with upstanding columnar members extending from the base thereof. Slab members are laid on the top of these column members in an overlapping arrangement and side members having a general L-shaped configuration line on each side. A conventional road surface is applied over the structural members. The structure allows the bridge assembly to absorb or dissipate stress from shifting caused by wind, water levels, etc. and the even weight distribution through the interlocking arrangement allows construction without requiring pilings sunk to underlying bedrock and with minimal adverse environmental impact.

Abstract: A mat construction usable in the construction, mining and the like industries wherein tire beads from used tires are tied together into an array with the use of strips of used tire casing. The mat can be used as an underlayment for roadways built over unstable ground surfaces, or a number of the mats can be superimposed one upon the other to form a blasting mat. The mats can be formed by inexpensive laborers at the construction site, for example.

Abstract: A method of converting a conventional grid deck to an exodermic deck is disclosed. The method includes the steps of removing existing concrete if the deck is a filled grid. Tertiary load bearing bars are placed on top of the grating parallel to and between the primary load bearing bars. Shear members are vertically mounted on the tertiary load bearing bars to provide structural integrity. The interstices of the grating are filled to prevent concrete from penetrating the grating. A concrete overlay is poured and cured on the top surface of the grating and the interstice filling is removed.

Abstract: A reinforcing semi-rigid, resin impregnated continuous filament fiberglass grid is incorporated into a paved road or surface to provide increased strength and resistance to cracking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a building material and to its application in particular for embankments, surfacings, or mass foundation over loose ground.Said material comprises at least one flexible continuous element distributed tri-dimensionally in random manner in a mass of solid particles (such as sand) so as to contribute to creating a certain cohesion between the different parts of the mass of particles by entwining these parts.The invention finds an application in the production of road surfacings or as foundation mass over a loose ground.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for forming continuous slabs having parallel longitudinally extending post-tensioned tendons therein.

Abstract: Reinforced cement structures are provided which are reinforced in three dimensions and comprise at least one nonwoven spatial fabric reinforcing material encapsulated in a cementitious composition which preferably has controlled water bleed characteristics. The cementitious composition comprises, for example, hydraulic cement, a gelling agent, water and optionally a dispersing agent. The nonwoven fabric reinforcing material can extend substantially throughout the whole of the cement structure. Alternatively, a plurality of reinforcing layers can be utilized in a sandwich or composite type structure in which the various reinforcing layers are separated by a layer of cementitious composition. The nonwoven fabric reinforcing material can also have, on at least one of its surfaces, a woven or non-woven scrim reinforcing material to impart additional strength properties to the structure.The structures can take the form of panels which can be cold formed into curved structures.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing pavement involves the orientation of a sheet of elastomeric material reinforced by a plurality of substantially parallel, high tensile strength tire cords embedded therein and bonded thereto on a roadbed so that the tire cord fibers extend in the direction of the stress on the roadbed. The elastomeric material and the tire cord fibers are bonded to the existing roadbed and the roadbed is paved.

Abstract: A geotextile fabric, method of manufacture and method of use, are provided. The composite geotextile fabric has a first group of uncrimped synthetic weft threads, a second group of uncrimped synthetic warp threads not interlaced with the first group, and a knit yarn stitch bonding the warp and weft threads loosely together. A nonwoven filtration fabric may also be included. The composite geotextile fabric may have a controlled extensibility, which preferably is equal to or less than the two to four percent extensibility of asphalt paving, making the fabric suitable for use in repairing cracked road surfaces and the like.

Abstract: Repair of pot holes in public roads, streets and highways is facilitated and improved by the use of a simple holding device which is firmly anchored in place in the pot hole before filling the hole with conventional road patching material which then permanently unites with the holding device.

Abstract: A geotextile fabric, method of manufacture and method of use, are provided. The composite geotextile fabric has a first group of uncrimped synthetic weft threads, a second group of uncrimped synthetic warp threads not interlaced with the first group, and a knit yarn stitch bonding the warp and weft threads loosely together. A nonwoven filtration fabric may also be included. The composite geotextile fabric may have a controlled extensibility, which preferably is equal to or less than the two to four percent extensibility of asphalt paving, making the fabric suitable for use in repairing cracked road surfaces and the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved woven geotextile for use immediately under a pavement overlay. It comprises a high bulk entangled yarn interwoven with tape. It has a shrinkage force of less than 100 gm/inch at 300.degree. F. at constant length in both warp and weft directions, most preferably less than 5 gm/inch.

Abstract: Described is a universally usable and durable cover structure formed of a framing and a flexible plastic sheet. The framing consists of a metal grid structure onto which the flexible plastic sheet is shrunk or welded. In a preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a thinner and closer-meshed mesh structure overlays the grid structure 1. This embodiment employs an upper and a lower plastic sheet 2a and 2b, respectively, connected to one another in such a manner that the grid structure and mesh structure are sealingly enclosed therebetween. Further described are preferred uses of the cover structure as for the construction of water retention structures.

Abstract: Polyamide resins are used as primer for highway repairs using asphaltic membranes.

Abstract: The disclosure embraces a method, system and means for controlling or conveying away liquids or moisture that may permeate or penetrate asphalt-surfaced roadways, pavements, bridge deck constructions and the like and includes a membrane or membrane construction functioning as a moisture or liquid barrier or control means disposed between a roadway, pavement or bridge deck wear surface layer and a concrete substrate for retarding, resisting or preventing deterioration of roadways, pavements, bridge deck constructions and the like.

Abstract: A reinforced asphalt layer, consisting of an asphalt-forming mixture of bitumen with mineral particles, in which is embedded a reinforcing network of elongated reinforcing elements which, where they intersect one another, have a connection to one another which at least to a certain degree fixes the cross-bond, in which the reinforcing elements at least locally have a cross-section of maximum linear dimension of the order of the particle size, and a shape such as to exhibit a change of direction longitudinally from location to location of their engagement of the surrounding material of the layer, the arrangement being such that in a finished, rolled asphalt layer the reinforcing elements have adjusted locally to the mineral particles by deformation, on the one hand, and the reinforcing network has largely retained its elasticity, on the other.

Abstract: This invention provides for an apparatus and method for prestressing concrete. The apparatus includes a tendon with a tensionable peripheral member and core members that can be releasably latched against the peripheral member in tension or compression. Methods are provided for constructing prestressed concrete slabs for joining the slabs to form a prestressed concrete pavement.

Abstract: A concrete slab is provided with prestressing cables to be post-tensioned upon setting of the concrete. The post-tensioning cables or strands are equally spaced on predetermined centers and are angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the slab. All of the strands are parallel and are substantially co-planar with all other strands. The angle between the longitudinal axis of the slab and the strands ranges from approximately 2.degree. to approximately 60.degree..This application is a continuation-in-part application of an application entitled "PRESTRESSED CONCRETE ROADWAY", filed July 12, 1977, assigned Ser. No. 814,993, and describing an invention made by the present inventor now abandoned.

Abstract: Reinforced concrete is prepared by embedding within it a reinforcing element of at least one rigid plastic gridwork (which is optionally filler reinforced) of integrally molded struts.

Abstract: A method of replacing an existing roadway on structure in which at least one of the lanes of the roadway is cut into rectilinear sections during a first nonpeak traffic period. The sections are left in place, and temporary traffic bearing members are positioned over the cuts to permit the flow of traffic over all of the lanes of the roadway during an ensuing peak traffic period. Orthotropic roadway modules are preformed and paved at a factory or other remote location, and each of these modules has a width equal to that of the one lane. During a second nonpeak traffic period one or more of the modules is transported to the site, the traffic bearing members and the rectilinear sections are removed and the module is connected in place. The foregoing steps are repeated during successive traffic periods until the entire roadway has been replaced.

Abstract: A modular structure for supporting weight loads and traffic in extensively used turfgrass areas comprising a plurality of identical modules having open cells defined by vertical wall portions and a bottom wall. The modules are disposed in laterally adjacent interengaging interlocked relation to form the modular structure which is imbedded in the turfgrass area to a depth slightly less than the height of the module cells so that the upper edge portions of the cell side walls extend into the turfgrass to support and bear the weight and wear of traffic passing over the area.

Abstract: Each one of a plurality of parallel horizontal beams has longitudinally spaced vertical slots extending transversely through it, with the lower wall of each slot formed by the top of the free end portion of a tongue struck out of the beam. Resting on these tongues are parallel cross bars that extend through the slots and have notches extending downwardly from the tops of the bars receiving the portions of the beams above the slots, with those portions substantially engaging the bottoms of the notches. The height of the tongues is great enough to permit the bars during assembly to be inserted in the slots while the tongues are bent laterally out of the beams, whereupon the bars can be raised in the slots and the tongues bent back beneath the bars to support them.

Abstract: A method of producing a fiber reinforced concrete structure of desired thickness including the steps of extruding a sheet of concrete substantially free of fibers, distributing an effective amount of reinforcing fibers on the sheet, repeating the foregoing steps until the desired thickness is approached and before the concrete sheets have set up, and extruding a further sheet of substantially fiber-free concrete over the structure resulting from the foregoing steps to achieve the desired thickness. The amount of fiber distributed over each sheet may be varied to concentrate the fiber in the areas where the greatest stress concentration is expected. Also disclosed is an apparatus for performing the method.

Abstract: A wire grid shaped with brick size spaces which may be transported or stored as a roll, and which is adaptable for serving as a permanent guide and reinforcement when unrolled onto a flat path with bricks subsequently individually mounted in each of the grid spaces.

Abstract: A process for developing surfaces to determined elevations upon sound surfaces, whether or not these said sound surfaces are level or regular, said development to be done by the use of pre-set points and pre-set screeds, used either alone or in conjunction with one another, formed upon the said sound surfaces, which pre-set points and pre-set screeds become part of the new surfaces being developed.

Abstract: A matting comprised of a plurality of continuous amorphous synthetic thermoplastic filaments having an equivalent diameter of about 0.1 to 2.0 millimeters is disclosed to be used for the ground stabilization of road beds. The filaments comprising the matting are arranged in a number of superimposed contacting rows with an overlapping intersection of the loops of adjacent filaments in at least the same row with superficial bonding of the filaments at their points of intersection.