Abstract: An anchorage kit 100 includes components which may be assembled in various ways to provide anchorages 101-107 suitable for connection in series between a safety line and any of various structural members. The kit 100 includes opposing brackets 120, 140 which are interconnected by bolts 170 extending therebetween, and which may be supplemented by one or more braces 160 secured to the intermediate portion of one or more of the bolts 170.

Abstract: A moveable structural reinforcement system is described including a moveable panel, a metal frame structure connectable to the frame structure of a building opening, the frame structure including a top support member and lateral supports connected on a first end to the top support member, upper load members disposed on the top support member proximate the lateral supports, bottom load members disposed on the second ends of the lateral supports, and load transfer members disposed substantially diagonally on said panel and adapted to releasably engage the upper and lower load members. The load transfer members providing a substantially continuous load path when the panel is in a closed position and the building or structure is subjected to a lateral force.

Abstract: A method for introducing a ground anchor into the ground, comprising the step of screwing an elongate anchor body into the ground by means of an extension tube that is to be connected to the proximal end of said anchor body. The distal end of a tension line is connected to the anchor body at a location that is positioned between the two ends of the anchor body and excentrically relative to the cross section of the latter. The tension line extends outwardly through the connected extension tube. The extension tube is unscrewed from the anchor body after the latter having arrived at a predetermined depth. A pulling load is then applied to the free proximal end of the tension line, said load being large enough to cause the anchor body to turn through the ground about the attachment point of the tension line, after which the proximal end of the line is attached to the structure to be stabilized.

Abstract: A lockdown system for a low rise building including a roof structure with sheathing disposed over a plurality of roof rafters, the roof structure forming eaves around the periphery thereof, the system comprises a loop of rafter cable for being secured around the eaves of the roof; and a plurality of anchor cables operably secured to the rafter and to the ground, the anchor cables being adapted to exert a downward force on the rafter such that lift forces generated during high winds are counteracted.

Abstract: An antenna support consisting of a mast resting on a mast plate adjacent a building and including an adjustable length wall bracket secured to the building and bracketed to the mid-section of the mast, a guy arm secured to the mast and extending about 180.degree. from the wall bracket, a bowed guy wire connected from the antenna mast top through the guy arm to the mast plate, and two or more guy wires connected in spread array between the mast top and the adjacent building.

Abstract: A form for making a concrete fence post supported by the ground is disclosed. The form has two elongated halves which are hinged together and clamped along one edge. The form is supported over a post hole and concrete is poured into the form. Reinforcing bars or mesh is inserted in the wet concrete and the concrete is permitted to set. The form is then opened and removed resulting in a reinforced concrete fence post. The process of using the form is also disclosed.

Abstract: A frangible guy attachment adapted to be connected between a cable guy and a stationary guy anchor includes first and second elongated coaxial rods. The rods can either be formed as separate elements or can be formed integrally. In both cases the rods are constructed of an elongated rigid structural material. An intermediate coupler is coaxially fixed between the rods. The rigidity of the coupler exceeds that of the rods to concentrate shock bending stresses at an axial transition between one rod and the more rigid coupler. This stress concentration will cause the rod to fracture and break as a result of the sudden impact. A special clevis interconnects the lower end of the lower elongated rod and a conventional guy anchor, preventing subsequent attachment of additional cable guys to the anchor.

Abstract: A system for improving the horizontal fracture resistance of older chimneys and fireplaces comprised of units of brick, stone, and the like, in response to seismic, wind, and other external lateral forces, by placing the units under a vertical internal compression stress, increasing the shear capacity between the units, by means of a clamping action. Said clamping action is the results of providing one or more elongated members attached to an element affixed at the top of the chimney and an element affixed at a lower level, said elongated members being placed under predetermined tension creating a vertical internal compression stress.

Abstract: A general purpose sand anchor, including: a paddle shaped anchor base, curved like the face of a spade shovel, for use as a hand-held shovel for digging the hole into which it will be placed; a line, with one end joined to the anchor base at the center of its wider part and the other end joined to the anchor base at the end of its narrower part; a hook, which attaches to an object to be secured, joined to the line at a point above its connection to the center of the wider part of the anchor base; and a handle, which is used to remove the anchor base from the sand, joined to the line at a point above its connection to the end of the narrower part of the anchor base.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing a guy wire to a utility pole including a belt having a plurality of links wrapped in pressed abutment with the pole, means for drawing the belt in pressed abutment with the pole and at least one guy wire attachment connected to one or more selected links and depending below the belt for receiving and partially supporting a guy wire in pressed abutment with the pole.

Abstract: An improved stake device is provided which is capable of prolonged or even permanent ground position and location in a manner which is completely submerged below ground level at all times. The stake device allows for engaging and holding a securement line which may be removed from the stake device without movement of the stake device from its ground location and position. The stake device includes a longitudinal stake member which is attached to an open cylindrical housing member. A line receiving member is extended laterally from the frame of the housing member into an interior cavity therein for releasable fastening by a corresponding connection member of the securement line.

Abstract: A super high-rise tower is disclosed which is formed from a central rigid core supported by a pretensioned cable network.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for anchoring a mobile home utilizes an extender strap. The extender strap connects between a conventional anchor buried in the ground and an overhead tie that has ends that have been cut off too short. The extender strap secures to an extender plate by a loop that passes through a slot in the extender plate. The loop is crimped. The shortened end of the overhead tie loops through another slot in the extender plate. This end is also crimped. Reinforcing plates will be bent and located in the loops prior to crimping. The lower end of the extender strap connects to an anchor in a conventional manner.

Abstract: CMR (Cellular Mobile Radiotelephone) equipment is disposed in a configuration that facilitates both transportation to a cell site and, at the site, rapid installation of the CMR equipment and accompanying antenna tower. The CMR equipment incorporates a foundation that includes (i) a rectangular center structure formed from a front horizontal section, a rear horizontal section, a left vertical section, and a right vertical section, and (ii) a nose structure attached to and extending vertically from the front horizontal section. A self-contained CMR equipment edifice, having four walls, a floor and a roof, is secured to the rectangular center structure of the foundation by a plurality of flanges positioned at predetermined locations on the edifice and affixed to both the foundation and walls of the edifice. Several antenna tower sections are attached to the edifice by a number of identical antenna mounting assemblies.

Abstract: A three point tree bracing collar is formed of a planar, elongate plastic material including a slot near one end through which the other end is passed in order to wrap the collar around a tree to be braced. The other end includes a reinforced eyelet for attaching an anchoring line with the other anchoring lines being disposed around the outside of the collar. A two point tree bracing collar includes first and second ends and a slot in said collar intermediate said ends through which one of said ends is passed in order to wrap the collar around a tree. Each end includes an eyelet for attaching an anchoring line thereto. Both embodiments include notches along the extent to the end to be passed through the slot so that the collar holds itself in place when it is initially positioned on the tree.

Abstract: An anchor for supporting guy wires for transmission towers and other structures. The anchor includes a cradle or base skid which supports a plurality of modular deadweight bodies which may interlock to increase the overall stability of the anchor.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting non-rigid members comprising two collapsible poles, each pole comprising two tubes having substantially equal outside diameters, and joined by a connecting tube inserted inside. The connecting tube functions to secure the two tubes in coaxial alignment. A pair of earth anchors, attached to the assembled poles by guys and placed in a triangular relationship with the poles, supports the poles in a substantially vertical position. When the apparatus is in a collapsed state, the connecting tube, guys, and earth anchors can be conveniently fitted inside the two tubes to facilitate transport and storage.

Abstract: A support device suitable for flying a pennant, flag or burgee from an elongated support element. The pennant support of this invention is characterized by its provision of elements for removably attaching the pennant support to the support element in a fashion whereby the pennant support is free to pivot, or rotate, about the support element. Thus, when a pennant, flag or burgee is connected to the pennant support there is virtually no chance of the connected indicia becoming tangled or twisted around the support element. Alternative embodiments of the pennant support are also disclosed whereby it may be used for attaching such indicia to shrouds, stays or halyards as the support element so that the indicia may be raised and lowered with respect to the support element.

Abstract: A building construction system that permits the erection of a modular-skeleton structure type building in a very short time utilizing relatively unskilled labor. The construction of vertical metal profile posts which extend from the foundation to the horizontal roof girders in a single unit of uniform cross-section. The roof girders are attached by means of slotted tension bolts. The one-piece vertical profile posts have a cross-section which is essentially the combination of a T-section and an U-section. In the lower part of the building, basement wall elements extend into the vertical profile posts with their angled legs on the inside of the building. In this position, they are secured by a bracing tube.

Abstract: This apparatus relates to anchoring self-supporting tall structures such as asts, towers or the like in a foundation. The structure (2) is supported in the foundation (5) at its lower end on a pivot bearing (10). The weight of the tower is borne on this bearing. The structure is furthermore elastically clamped to the wall of the foundation at a location above the pivot bearing by elastic clamping device (11) operatively interposed between the wall of the foundation (5) and the sides of the tower. The clamping device generally comprises spring damper elements for damping and suppressing vibrations. The spacing between the pivot bearing and the elastic clamping device, and the characteristics of the elastic damping material are selected to lower and suppress resonance frequencies in the structure.

Abstract: The device features the elimination of bending moments in all members to ow a design of minimal weight, and depends on the use of an existing structure to provide stabilizing reactions when erected. A rigid mast is pivoted at its lower end on the existing structure, and supports a block and tackle at its upper end. A rigid triangular spreader and cable assemblies support the mast.

Abstract: A cable structure comprising a cable provided with a cable sheath in the form of a flexible corrugated or undulated tube. Between the cable and the sheath there are arranged guide bodies at predetermined locations. The guide bodies are fixed at the inside of the sheath and are provided with domed or arched guide surfaces at the side of the cable, in order to guide the cable both in a straight and bent condition.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in guying transmission towers or the like which comprises an assembly of a plurality of lengths of wire strands which are anchored to a tension equalizer device at one end of the strand lengths and terminate in a single wire rope socket at the other ends thereof.

Abstract: An anchoring system for use in anchoring structures such as mobile homes to the ground by use of elongated flexible belts. The belt is wound so as to be firmly clamped by its own tension.

Abstract: A clamping device is provided from which various structural systems can be built comprising poles or tubular members, panels or a combination of the same. The clamping device comprises a pair of socket-forming assemblies hinged for pivotal movement preferably about a common hinge axis which enables the socket axes to be progressively varied between positions where they are parallel to a selection of positions where they are perpendicular to one another. Means are provided for selectively locking the socket-forming assemblies in any one of their adjusted positions. Each of the socket-forming assemblies comprises a pair of confronting members having confronting surfaces forming a socket for receiving a panel or rubber-like insert member having a slot adapted to receive a panel therein. The socket-forming surfaces of each pair of confronting members terminate to form an entryway into the socket of appreciable size and preferably asymmetrically related to a line at right angles to the hinge axis.

Abstract: A device to prevent application of destructive torsion forces to Guy Strain Insulators. This device completely eliminates the twisting effect applied to the fiberglass rod during tensioning of the stranded guy wire. The function of the device is such that as tension is increased, the fiber-glass rod is allowed to remain in its most favorable operating mode of straight tension only, with all torsion, torque or twisting forces removed.

Abstract: An anchoring system for use in anchoring structures such as mobile homes to the ground by use of elongated flexible belts. The belt is wound so as to be firmly clamped by its own tension.

Abstract: A tangle composed of the end of a guiding rope and of a wire is formed and driven into the soil by a device which forms this tangle by subsequent operations and drives it into the soil.

Abstract: As a masonry or block wall is constructed, plates are placed through the wall between courses. Anchor assemblies are then secured to the ends of the plate and extend downwardly and outwardly at approximately 45.degree. from the vertical and are secured to anchors within the ground. Vertically extending plate portions depend from each end of the plates and engage the faces of the wall and support the wall until it can be braced by the installation of the roof assembly. At this time, the anchor assemblies can be removed and the plate driven outwardly from between the courses with the resultant apertures then being mortared in the usual way.

Abstract: Bracing apparatus for supporting vertically disposed structures, in particular wall constructions, prior to their connection with other components of a construction system. The apparatus includes an anchoring member, secured to a lower portion of the wall to be supported, through which a stay member, e.g., cable, is guided and each end of the cable is connected to distal end portions of a diagonal member. The anchoring member is first secured to the wall and the cable is threaded through a guide portion of the anchoring member. The diagonal member is then placed so that one end contacts the wall and the other end is supported by the surface adjacent to the wall. Each end of the cable is then attached to end portions of the diagonal member and tension applied to the cable by means of a turnbuckle or winch so that compressive forces are simultaneously exerted against the wall and the adjacent surface.

Abstract: A hyperboloidal cooling tower has a central post from which is suspended an upper horizontal ring centered on the post. A network of cables strung from the upper ring define a generally hyperboloidal surface, with the cables criss-crossing and the intersections clamped together with clips. A plurality of corrugated aluminum plates is secured inside the array of cables at the clips with the corrugations of the plates extending upwardly. The corrugations of each plate are spread to a greater and lesser extent at different regions along the plate together so that these plates may form a uniform three-dimensional shape. Each of the plates is secured at its central region fixedly to at least one clip and otherwise secured to the clips via stringers which can slide on these clips so as to allow thermal expansion of the plates relative to the cable network and relative to one another.

Abstract: A high-voltage overhead transmission line with masts, insulator chains and conductor cables attached to high-strength guy lines and with ground wires is disclosed comprising a plurality of guyed masts with thrust footings forming support positions each with at least two support points in a plane normal to the conductor cables. Each guy line passes over at least two support points and is anchored to the ground at its ends. The guyed masts of each support position and the guy wires in the rigging field are tied together in an approximately horizontal plane by catenary-arranged insulators. The conductor cables are suspended from the network thus formed.

Abstract: A system for guying a tower on which a force is exerted in a direction transverse to the elongate dimension thereof includes a plurality of guys interconnected between the tower and respective anchors. The guys are placed under a tension load to oppose the force exerted on the tower. An extensible device, such as a hydraulic piston and cylinder assembly, is serially interconnected with the guys at a location between the tower and the anchor. Before a force is exerted on the tower, the piston and cylinder assemblies are pre-pressurized with hydraulic fluid so as to retract the pistons and thus reduce the effective length of the guys. When the load on the guy bearing the greatest tension load reaches a predetermined value, hydraulic fluid is relieved from its associated piston and cylinder assembly, allowing the assembly to extend and increase the effective length of that guy.

Abstract: A tower structure wherein said structure comprises a series of rings stacked in end to end relationship with sealing means between adjacent rings to form a tubular section, anchor means are provided exterior and interior of said section and stabilizing means connect said section at spaced locations along its length to said anchor means.