Abstract: A mobile communication tower comprising a trailer comprising a chassis, mounted on two or more wheels, a hitch, a plurality of chassis guy wire attachment points and a plurality of leveling mechanisms; a telescopic tower pivotally mounted on the trailer; a mechanism to raise and lower the tower; a plurality of tower guy wire attachment points located on the tower; and a plurality of guy wires each with an upper end attached to one of the tower guy wire attachment points and a lower end attached to one of the chassis guy wire attachment points.

Abstract: A series of static structures formed from a plurality of interconnected rigid compression members or struts and flexible tension members or guys (e.g. wire cables, chains or elastic cords) is disclosed. The struts are discontinuous in several embodiments of the invention, intersect at an internal or peripheral point in others, or radiate outwardly from an internal central point in still others. Different configurations of guy arrangements may be described and claimed for each of the embodiments of this invention. Self Guyed Structures (SGS's) can be utilized as a stand-alone module or modules can be combined by connecting them at any point on a strut or guy in a nested, or an adjacently attached configuration to assemble composite SGS 's.

Abstract: A guyed tower is used to support wireless communication equipment and/or other types of loads. The guyed tower is fixedly attached to a foundation, and a pole tower is erected within a middle region of the guyed tower. This pole tower is also fixedly attached to the foundation. The pole tower supports the guyed tower by absorbing bending moments that are applied to the guyed tower. Thus, the presence of the pole tower within the middle region of the guyed tower enables the guyed tower to support additional wireless transmission equipment and/or other types of loads.

Abstract: A system and kit of components for winterizing plants and trees, where the invention comprises a skeletal frame formed by plural first tubular members, each having an upper end and a lower end. When assembled, the respective lower ends are spaced apart and positioned vertically and anchored within the ground surrounding the plant or tree. Joined between adjacent first tubular members are plural second tubular, horizontally oriented, members to form a generally square skeletal frame. About the skeletal frame is a light-transmitting plastic wrap. Overriding the skeletal frame is a top frame, preferably pivotal about a pair of upper ends, to allow access to the protected plant or tree. Additionally, the invention contemplates a cover, such as a plastic wrap or canvas-like material over the top frame to ensure complete protection of the plant or tree.

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing at least one load-bearing section of a tower assembly which apparatus includes two leg members, at least one brace member for connection to both of the leg members, and at least one connecting plate for attachment to a respective flange plate of the section of the tower assembly and for attachment to an end of one of the leg members, which flange plate is attached to or integral with the section of the tower assembly. The apparatus components form a reinforcing panel which is attachable to the load-bearing section of the tower assembly, so that the two leg members bear at least a portion of the section load when the panel is attached. The apparatus may include adjustable length leg members which enable the length of the panel to be adjusted and at least a portion of the section load to be transferred to the legs.

Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing one or more load-bearing sections of a tower assembly, which apparatus comprises two leg members, a plurality of brace members, sized and configured for connection to both of the leg members and at least one connecting plate sized and configured for attachment to a respective flange plate of the section of the tower assembly and for attachment to a leg member, which flange plate is attached to or integral with the section of the tower assembly. The leg members, plurality of brace members and at least one connecting plate are sized and configured for attachment to one another to form a panel or a plurality of panels so that the two leg members bear at least a portion of the section load when installed. Related methods of reinforcing load-bearing sections of a tower assembly are also described.

Abstract: A method for moving a wall from a first position to a second position and anchoring the wall in the second position, according to which a portion of an elongated assembly is placed through an opening in the wall. An auger is provided on one end portion of the assembly and torque is applied to the assembly to cause the auger to penetrate the ground, and a nut is advanced along the assembly to engage the wall and force the wall from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: Rapid deployment of a suspension cable is a supportive system to several high-rise building rescue methods. A cable is pre-attached in a peelable manner to the building side and rigidly attached to the building top. An emergency chase vehicle is dispatched to the building base, attaches to the lower end of the cable and then moves away from the building. The cable peels off the building and suspends from the building top to the ground at approximately a 45 degree angle. A high-rise building rescue method now utilizes this deployed suspension cable.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an aerial service wire includes a mast capable of attachment to an aerial service wire. The mast may be extendable between at least a first position and a second position and connected to a clamp capable of attachment to a support structure. A method for supporting an aerial service wire includes attaching an extendable aerial service wire mast to a support structure, attaching an aerial wire to the extendable aerial service wire mast, and adjusting the height of the extendable aerial service wire mast.

Abstract: This concerns a 1000 foot stainless-steel Cross. This is a multi-faceted building including an I-beam internal structure for the tower and the arms, a cable structure within and without the building, and stainless-steel panels as the external “skin” of the building.

Abstract: A roof-screen system for supporting a roof screen on a roof, comprises a plurality of frame elements of round galvanized steel tubing configured as separate frames. The frames have a front element, a bottom element, and a diagonal brace element. A plurality of base supports are secured to the frame elements and sleeve connectors, including a base connector, an end connector, and a field connector which secure the frame elements together and to the base. A plurality of support elements are used for supporting the face panels to the front element of the separate frames.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular screening assembly for a piece of equipment on the roof of a building. The assembly includes two perpendicular sets of channels that are rigidly secured to and cantilevered from a base of the equipment. Each channel set has one or two sets of common ends. A vertically oriented framework formed by a number of frame sections is secured to the common ends. Each frame section is secured to one set of common ends and spaced a uniform distance from the equipment. Each frame section is formed by one or more like-shaped frame segments. Each frame segment holds one like-shaped panel. Two or more modular screening assemblies can be combined to form an integrated screening assembly around several pieces of equipment. Two or more tiers of framework and panels can be stacked vertically to attain a desired screening height.

Abstract: A tie-down apparatus for building structures, including mobile homes. The structure is constructed with a plurality of structural members including channel members disposed therein. In one embodiment, channel members are formed in both the roof structural members and the sidewall structural members. A tie-down cable is disposed within the channels and the two terminal ends thereof releasably engaged with hooks. The hooks are further attached to ground anchors located within the ground adjacent structural sidewalls. A tensioning mechanism is disposed near one terminal and of each of the tie-down cables for simultaneously applying a tensioning force to the tie-down cables, that in turn directs a downward force on the roof structural members thereby retaining the roof in place during high wind conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of using the apparatus to temporarily support a utility pole is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of structural elements which are hinged together to form an articulated frame. The frame is adapted to be connected to a pole and caused to conform to the slope or angle of the pole with respect to the ground. The frame is also adapted to conform to the slope of the ground in which the pole is embedded. The articulated frame of this invention finds particular utility in supporting a utility pole installed in ground subject to collapse due to excavation in the vicinity of the pole. In this regard, the frame is useful to obviate the need to temporarily reroute a power line erected in the vicinity of earth removal operations.

Abstract: An attachment member is connected to a channel member to stabilize and restrict movement of the channel member when the channel member is suspended. The attachment member includes a plurality of attachment member plates, at least some of the attachment member plates being angularly disposed relative to one another. One of the plates engages a leg of the channel member and another of the plates projects outwardly from the channel member for attaching stabilizing structure.

Abstract: A snow and ice diverting apparatus for protecting a roof stack, the snow and ice apparatus having a base angle for securing the apparatus to a roof, a fin for cutting through sliding snow and ice and for diverting snow and ice from the roof stack, and an adjustment device for securing the fin to the roof stack. The fin is attached between the base angle and the adjustment device. The adjustment device is operable to allow infinite adjustability over a predetermined range of roof stack sizes. In addition, the adjustment device has a cable, which has an eye end and a free end, and a retainer device for securing the eye end and the free end of the cable. The cable is in communication with the roof stack and the retainer device. The retainer device is attached to said fin.

Abstract: A device to inexpensively repair a wooden post that has rotted or failed. The device comprises a plate which has a plurality of holes drilled or punched in it for attaching above ground level to a side of a wooden post and at least two rods depending out and down from the face of the plate. At least one of the rods depends near the top of the plate and at least one of the rods depends near the bottom of the plate. This location of the rods allows them to work cooperatively in tension-compression to counteract a moment tending to overturn the post. The rods extend into a hole dug in the soil adjacent to the existing post footing. After the fence has been aligned as desired, the hole is filled with concrete surrounding the rods.

Abstract: An adjustable support column for an architectural panel has a vertical column, an angular support and outriggers for attachment of panels. The support column is used as a component in an architectural disguise for radio antennae.

Abstract: A roof-screen system for supporting a roof screen on a roof, comprises a plurality of frame elements of round galvanized steel tubing configured as separate frames. The frames have a front element, a bottom element, and a diagonal brace element. A plurality of base supports are secured to the frame elements and sleeve connectors, including a base connector, an end connector, and a field connector which secure the frame elements together and to the base. A plurality of support elements are used for supporting the face panels to the front element of the separate frames.

Abstract: A brick or masonry structure is drilled to receive an elongate reinforcing assembly comprising a core with one or more fabric sleeves over most of its length. The sleeves are injected with grout that seeps through the fabric to bond to the drilling wall. It may bond directly to the core or to a tube through which the core extends. The core is anchored to the structure at or near the mouth of the drilling while a tube farthest from the mouth may have a connection to the core that allows the core to be pulled towards the mouth with progressively greater resistance.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a manufactured building to a desired location and securing it to a foundation. The apparatus includes elongate members extending through the exterior walls and secured to upper beams above the upper building plate and lower beams below the building lower plate. The elongate members are placed in tension compressing and holding together the wall plates and studs. An eyelet is secured to each upper beam and/or elongate member. The building is lifted using cables secured to the eyelets. The lower beam is selectively detachably attachable to the transporting trailer for rigidly securing the building thereto. After placing the building on a foundation, the lower beams are also selectively attachable to the foundation for securing the building thereto.

Abstract: A method for preparing a footing for a foundation of the type for emplacement of a prefabricated building over a pattern of footing excavations, including suspending a block of rigid, but dissolvable material within each footing excavation with a prescribed distance between the lower end of the block and the bottom of the footing excavation, and pouring an unhardened load-bearing material around the sides of and under the block. When the load-bearing material has hardened, the block is dissolved so that the footing is ready to receive a vertical support stanchion.

Abstract: A guyed tower is used to support wireless communication equipment and/or other types of loads. The guyed tower is fixedly attached to a foundation, and a pole tower is erected within a middle region of the guyed tower. This pole tower is fixedly attached both to the foundation and to the guyed tower. Bending moments are transferred from the guyed tower to the pole tower via the collar that is disposed about the guyed tower. Thus, the presence of the pole tower within the middle region of the guyed tower increases the load capacity and stability of the guyed tower.

Abstract: A series of static structures formed from a plurality of interconnected rigid compression members or struts and flexible tension members or guys (e.g. wire cables, chains or elastic cords). Each strut is in pure compression (i.e. no bending or twisting forces) and each guy is in pure tension. The struts are discontinuous in several embodiments of the invention, intersect at an internal or peripheral point in others, or radiate outwardly from an internal central point in still others. Three or four configurations of guy arrangements are described and claimed for each of the five embodiments of this invention. Self-Guyed Structures (SGS's) can be utilized as a stand-alone module or modules can be combined by connecting them at any point on a strut or guy in a nested (overlapping) or an adjacently attached configuration to assemble composite SGS's.

Abstract: An apparatus for mitigating seismic load imposing an overturning bending moment upon a multi-level structure comprises a tensioned tendon having a first end fixedly connected to one of the levels proximate one side of the structure and a second end fixedly secured to another of the levels proximate an opposite side of the structure, wherein the tendon is oriented in space between its first and second ends along a predetermined curve selected to provide optimum reaction to said load by running the tendon through intermediate story levels at calculated locations. The apparatus further comprises a supplemental system for connecting the second end of the tendon to the structure. The supplemental system preferably includes a mechanical energy dissipating device and a sacrificially yielding fuse element arranged in parallel with the mechanical energy dissipating device.

Abstract: An adjustable bracing system is configured for supporting poured concrete wall systems and includes a vertical brace for engaging the wall. A slider slides vertically along a channel of the vertical brace. An adjustable length leg member connects at an upper end to the slider and extends outward away from the brace and connects at a lower end to a foot member. The leg is rotatably mounted at one end to a threaded member, wherein rotation of the leg in a first direction extends the threaded member and the length of the leg member, and rotation in a second opposite direction retracts the threaded member and shortens the length of the leg member. When needed, scaffolding framework mounts along a first edge to the slider.

Abstract: A guyed tower is used to support wireless communication equipment and/or other types of loads. The guyed tower is fixedly attached to a foundation, and a pole tower is erected within a middle region of the guyed tower. This pole tower is also fixedly attached to the foundation. The pole tower supports the guyed tower by absorbing bending moments that are applied to the guyed tower. Thus, the presence of the pole tower within the middle region of the guyed tower enables the guyed tower to support additional wireless transmission equipment and/or other types of loads.

Abstract: A roof screen system comprises a number of triangular frames assembled from aluminum beams held together with pivotable clamps. Such clamps also bolt down onto roof footers with flashing boots that prevent roof leaks. A number of clips are attached to the upright triangular frames. Horizontal rails are then attached with the clips to the triangular frames, and screen panels are hung and attached to the rails. The pivotable clamps allow a slip-connection anywhere along the aluminum beams that can be locked down with ordinary wrenches. As such, the screen panels can be tilted back or forward to accommodate painted signs, electric signs, advertising, and even solar photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: A boot system and method are described for preventing water or debris from entering a hole in the ground in which a pole has been placed prior to filling the hole with dirt or concrete. A flexible sheet is attached to the pole above the ground, and the lower edge of the sheet is secured to the ground around the pole. The side edges of the sheet are connected together. This system sheds water and keeps all foreign material out of the hole.

Abstract: A roof screen system for securing a roof screen to a roof is provided. The system includes a plurality of mounting units that are secured to the roof by means of cylindrical supports. A weatherproofing assembly is disposed about each support and its base to prevent the roof from leaking, due to mounting of the supports on the roof. The weatherproofing assembly includes a collar that extends around the support to prevent water from flowing down the support and to a base cover that inhibits water from collecting on the base to prevent the roof from leaking. The cylindrical configuration of the support and weatherproofing assembly coact to prevent water and debris from collecting about the support and its base, to aid with maintaining roof integrity and to prevent the roof from leaking. Each mounting unit comprises a plurality of braces affixed in a triangular relationship. The triangular relationship of the braces aids with supporting the roof screen in the presence of extreme natural forces.

Abstract: A soffit lock retains a facing stone or shutter to a cap stone soffit. The soffit lock attaches on the inner surface of the shutter and includes a hook portion wrapping around and over the top of the shutter. A shelf portion includes an orifice formed therethrough which is threaded to receive a stud member. The stud member extends upward and can be raised to engage a bore formed in the soffit.

Abstract: Stabilizer bars (28) and (30) extend across the lengths of the I-beam joists (12) and (14), beneath the piers (16) and (18). Tie down anchors (32) and (34) are placed in abutment with the outer ends of the stabilizer bars, so that the anchors cannot be pulled and bent toward the manufactured home due to the forces in the anchor ties (101) and (110). Tie down shoes (50) and (51) are mounted at the lower portions of the piers (16) and (18), and ties (101, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110) are connected to the tie down shoes so as to increase the resistance of the manufactured home (11) from shifting laterally and from lifting off the foundation.

Abstract: A pier platform and cleat assembly (28) for supporting a pier (14) upon which a manufactured home (12) is supported. A substantially planar platform (30) is placed upon the ground surface and the pier is supported upon the platform. One or more cleats (40) hold the platform against the ground surface and prevent the platform from shifting in position. The cleats can be attached by U-bolts (50) to the platform after the platform is placed into position and the cleats are detachable from the platform.

Abstract: A service protection enclosure (SPE) for a cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications transceiver site is disclosed. The site has at least one antenna (3) which transceives communication signals, radio equipment for receiving and sending radio signals from and to the antenna, transmission means (37, 39) for connecting the radio equipment and the antenna so as to carry the signals therebetween, AC power service lines (47) for providing power to the site, and telephone lines (48, and/or 115) for connecting the site with a telephone or other communication network. The services protection enclosure comprises a cabinet (35) adapted to be secured to a suitable foundation (29), the cabinet having side walls (55, 57), a top (53), and at least one door (61 or 63) providing access to the interior of the cabinet. The cabinet houses an AC power distribution panel (101) and receives the AC service lines (47), the telephone lines (48), and the RF transmission means (37, 39).

Abstract: A door frame fixturing and bracing apparatus for fixturing and bracing a metallic door frame having two opposed jambs and a connecting header above a floor and typically between masonry walls. The apparatus includes a single fixturing frame having an upper member, a lower member, and at least one brace member disposed between a pair of opposed side members, the members being connected together to form an integral rectangular fixturing frame generally conforming to at least a width wise extending interior portion of the metallic door frame between its jambs. Legs are pivotally connected to the side members for swinging movement which is lateral to the plane of the door frame. A fastening means for temporarily securing the fixturing frame to the door frame includes a screw means for engaging apertures in the door jambs.

Abstract: A manufactured home stabilizing foundation system includes a plurality of soil anchors (18) arranged on the outside of the foundation connected by ties (20) to I-beams (16) on the underside of the manufactured home (12). A plurality of cleated plates (22a, 22b) are arranged under the piers upon which the home is supported and the cleated plates are connected to the anchors (18) by outer stabilizer bars (24). The cleated plates are further connected to each other by an intermediate stabilizer bar (90). The resulting system is a plurality of stabilizer systems crosswise of the home, each including a pair of opposed anchors, a pair of outer stabilizer bars, a pair of piers, cleated plates, and an intermediate stabilizer bar. With the system, forces on one side of the home can be transferred through the system to the anchor on the other side of the home. A bracket (140) connects the outer stabilizer bar to the anchor.

Abstract: A bracing apparatus for use with a partially or fully built wall. The wall extends upward from a base surface and has a top surface, a first face and a second face. The wall is constructed from a plurality of stacked masonry forms. The bracing apparatus includes first and second support members, a lock and a base securing mechanism. The first support member rests on the top surface of the wall and has a first brace extending downward adjacent the first face. The second support member is movably connected to the first support member and has a second brace extending downward adjacent the second face. The lock is connected to the first and second support members and is capable of securing the first and second support members in a position substantially equal to the width of at least one of the masonry forms. The ground securing mechanism is connected to at least one of the first and second support members and the base surface.

Abstract: An anchoring device for retrofitting a possibly rot weakened wood post consisting of a slanted metal stake welded to a vertical attachment plate; where the device is bolted via the plate to the base area of the post above the ground; while the method includes digging an offset footing hole, then setting the bottom half of the stake in the footing hole with poured concrete after plumbing the post, temporarily bracing it, and mounting the device on it.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle awning tightener including a generally planar rigid plate sized for receiving a user's foot thereon, the plate having an upper surface and a lower surface bounded by a front edge, a back edge, and a pair of side edges extended therebetween and with the rear edge of the plate positionable upon a recipient surface and the front edge extended upwards to thereby create an acute angle between the lower surface and the recipient surface; a hook removably couplable to an outboard portion of a cover of an awning; and a generally taut line having one end coupled to the hook and another end coupled to the plate, whereby when the user's foot is placed upon the plate and then applies a downward force, the hook pulls the outboard portion of the cover of the awning downwards.

Abstract: A panel (10) for covering a slat board (12) of a slat wall (11) includes a face portion (22) having a hook member (23) at its lower end and another hook member (24) at its upper end. The hook members (23, 24) are adapted to engage the lateral edges of the slat board (12) so that the face portion (22) is adjacent to the slat board (12). Graphics (40) may be applied to the slat wall (11) by cutting the graphics (40) into strips (40A-40J) with a portion (41) therebetween being removed and discarded. Each strip (40A-40J) is then inserted into a panel (10) between hook members (23, 24), and each panel (10) is sequentially installed on a slat board (12) to recreate the graphic image (40). In another embodiment, opposed upper and lower tabs (29, 30) can be provided at the ends of face portion (22) so that graphic or other decorative material may be held therebetween.

Abstract: An anchor structure for fixedly securing a mobile home or trailer tongue relative to an underlying ground support is provided, wherein the organization includes respective right and left parallel legs mounted to a base arranged for subsequent mounting in a subterranean orientation relative to the associated trailer, with each leg pivotally mounting a respective right and left pivot leg and the pivot legs arranged for latching an upper and lower support plate relative to one another, wherein the upper and lower support plates each include a mirror image concave semi-cylindrical recess arranged to receive the trailer tongue therethrough. A modification of the invention includes spaced confronting members, each mounted to a central plate arranged for securement, or alternatively bedding within a cementious or other suitable base material.

Abstract: A portable fence system including a snow fence panel having a wood frame of 2".times.6" posts bolted together at the corners, with a 4-foot wide strip of plastic snow fence material pulled taut across the center. Each panel is 8 feet long, with a height of 6'-8" or 8'-0", depending upon the application. In both cases the geometry of the frame is optimized for maximum snow trapping efficiency and maximum snow storage, and an opening at the bottom is optimized to eliminate the tendency for snow deposition at the fence. Panels are connected to one another by rebar pins passing through specially designed rotatably mounted U-clips, which also provide attachment to rebar anchors driven into the ground. The U-clip-and-pin connections allow rapid installation and take-down, and add flexibility needed for proper installation in irregular terrain. Panels can be overlapped at either the top or bottom as required to limit space between panels to 11/2", which improves trapping efficiency.

Abstract: A high building is provided with a permanent bracing system which also serves for accessing upper levels of the building. The bracing system includes inclined guys permanently attached at mounting points at an upper level of the building and being anchored on the ground at points spaced apart from the building. At least one of the bracing guys supports a transportation device commuting along the guy between the ground and the upper level.

Abstract: A CMR (Cellular Mobile Radiotelephone) Cell Site includes a foundation for a CMR equipment edifice. The foundation, together with the edifice, rests on a leveled surface. An antenna tower is mounted on the roof of the edifice and is secured by an antenna mounting brace embedded in the roof of the edifice. The antenna is guyed at three elevations along the antenna's height to three points on the foundation. The edifice encloses a 10-inch-square, steel support column, positioned within the edifice directly beneath the antenna mounting brace, for supporting the antenna tower. Four-inch-thick slabs of concrete are inserted between the floor of the edifice and the support column and between the support column and the roof so as to isolate the interior of the building from electrical disturbances such as lightening.

Abstract: Apparatus for anchoring an end of a cable to a structure like a concrete pillar comprises a tubular body having an opening in one end into which an end of a cable may be inserted. Means are provided for gripping an end of a cable within the tubular body. A threaded post is rotatably mounted to the other end of said body. The apparatus also includes an insert that is adapted to be embedded in the concrete structure to which insert the post may be threaded.

Abstract: A guyed stack has a system of horizontal rings and vertical struts surrounding it to which the guy wires are attached. The rings and struts allow free expansion and contraction of the stack. The vertical struts support the vertical components of the guy tensions. The stack supports wind induced bending moments and shear forces. Friction between the stack surface and the horizontal rings under wind induced motion acts as a damping mechanism to suppress the motion and reduce the risk of dynamic instability.

Abstract: An improved plant support device includes means for folding and/or disassembly for storage and comprises an anchor angle for added support. The improved plant support can be used in spaced apart multiples with additional supports therebetween. One form includes a translucent cover means to define a hot house type structure.

Abstract: A reservoir assembly (10) which has transversely extending frame assemblies (11) which support opposed side walls (12/12a). The frame assemblies (11) each have wall supporting members (15) integral with a relatively lightweight base member (16) which extends beneath the bottom wall of the reservoir. A pressure pad (18) disposed centrally above the base member (16) and beneath the bottom wall prevents upward buckling of the base member (16).

Abstract: A guy yoke for use in a guyed structure terminate two support guys coupled to said structure and to transfer loads entered on said supported guys to anchor means, said guy yokes includes two arms pivotally coupled to an anchor plate at one end and coupled to guy wires at the other end. A spreader arm is coupled to the arms to maintain them in a fixed position for forces transmitted by the guy lines which are below a predetermined level. The spreader arm is coupled to the two arms by shear bolts or pins. When the forces transmitted to the yoke are at or exceed the predetermined level, one or both of the shear bolts or pins is severed permitting the two arms to swing toward each other and thereby add effective length to the guying.

Abstract: A tie for connecting together parts of a structure, for example a stay for suspending the deck of a bridge from a tower, is constructed so that its length can be adjusted in a simple manner with the tie in service. The tie is made up from several stressed steel tendons, enclosed in a protective sheath filled with hardened material. At its ends the sheath incorporates anchoring devices for the transfer of the pull from the tie to the structure. The sheath forms a conduit whose ends are fixed securely to the anchoring devices. The conduit is isolated, throughout its length, from the structure so as to be capable of sliding longitudinally with respect thereto. At least one of the anchoring devices includes connection means for the active part of a tensioning apparatus and also includes means for bearing against the structure. This bearing means is adjustable on the anchoring device in the longitudinal direction of the tie. .Iadd.