Abstract: A grounding electrode for use in building construction to provide a ground for electrical systems in the building, comprises an elongated metal plate dimensioned to lie within the space filled by footing material when the footings are poured. A metal rod is secured to the plate and is dimensioned to extend upwardly, when the metal plate is in place, to a position above the footings, for grounding connection to an electrical system.

Abstract: A support shoe for a pole or post, comprising an anchor member (1) in the form of a rod for embedding in a vertical position in a concrete foundation, and a fork-shaped holder (2, 4) for retaining the lower end of a post or pole that can be screwed or nailed to the holder's two vertical support plates (4). Each of the vertical support plates (4) is formed with a horizontal guide and fastening member (4a) disposed at a right angle thereto. Utilizing said guide members (4a), the vertical support plates are adapted to be movable and securable in relation to each other, for varying the fork width according to the dimension of the pole.

Abstract: This invention relates to a structure and method of coupling a precast concrete member to a contiguous deck or other objects. The precast concrete member has a partial inwardly flaring longitudinal groove therethrough and sequential coupling rods which extend within the groove. U-shaped deck rods also extend from the deck within the groove sequentially. A locking bar is inserted longitudinally through the groove in locking relationship with the coupling rods and the U-shaped deck rods. Grout is then injected throughout the longitudinal groove and allowed to harden, thus providing a sealed and locked joint.

Abstract: Means for anchoring a prefabricated, modular building to a foundation wall takes the form of an integral sheet metal strap formed with a base flange and intermediate body section for embeddment in the foundation wall and an exposed upper, plate-like building attachment section extending outwardly from the intermediate body section above the foundation wall and formed with a weakened, bendable intermediate portion and an outer perforated plate portion for fastening to the base of the building.

Abstract: A modular housing construciton consists of pre-cast concrete footer/foundation components; modular floor panel elements; interior/exterior modular wall panel units; and a roof. The floor panel elements, wall panel units, and foundation components have preformed wedge/lock receiving openings and the pre-cast concrete footer/foundation components and the wall panel units have preformed wedge-lock operating openings provided therein. Certain of the wall panel units are provided with windows and certain of the wall panel units are provided with doors. Electrical receptacle and wiring are fabricated in selected wall panel units. The wall panel units, the floor panel units and footer/foundation components are preferably preformed in four foot sections whereby the size of the housing is determined by the selected number of such units.

Abstract: A post support and protector includes a pair of members having first portions for attachment to a post and second portion for anchoring within the earth.

Abstract: A bracket 13 for use at a node point in a framework between two horizontal members 11, 11' and vertical member 12, said bracket comprising a first channel member 19 having a base 20 and two upstanding side walls 23, 25, the longitudinal axis of which is aligned with the axis of said two horizontal members, said channel member 19 being provided with means defining two transverse partition walls 27, 28 defining a space within the first channel member intermediate the ends thereof for accommodating the base of the substantially vertical member 12, and defining spaces between the partition walls and the ends of the channel to accommodate the ends of the horizontal members, a further element 14 being provided for mounting said channel member 19 on a sub-structure 1.

Abstract: A windmill installation (10) includes a windmill (12) supported on a tower (18) that includes three legs (20, 22, and 24). The connections of the legs (20, 22, and 24) to their respective bases (36, 37, and 38) are provided by compliance members (30, 32, and 34) that are compliant enough that the natural frequency of axial bending of the windmill installation is less than the frequency with which blades (14) of the windmill (12) pass behind the tower (18). Also, a windmill compliance assembly (28) provides the connection between the windmill (12) and the tower (18) and has enough compliance that the natural frequency of pivotal bending is also below that frequency. As a result, vibration at a resonant frequency of the structure is avoided during normal operation.

Abstract: An adjustable support for manufactured buildings or the like for anchoring and levelling such buildings to a solid foundation such as a concrete slab. The support comprises a lower shaft formed by three triangularly positioned threaded bolts which cooperates telescopically with an upper shaft formed by a stanchion attachable to the building. The stanchion is capable of lateral and angular rotational movement as well as vertical movement relative to the bolts so that all stresses on the stanchion can be readily compensated for.

Abstract: A building framework is erected from prefabricated metal elements by securing vertical uprights to a lower belt by means of vertical lugs and positioning keys. An upper belt is likewise secured to the tops of the vertical uprights. The lower belt is formed by U-sections which rest horizontally on one arm so that the opening of the U-section faces the inside of the building. The horizontal top face of the other arm is provided with the lugs. Concrete is poured in the space inside the lower belt thereby forming a shuttering. Trusses having two support plates each adapted to rest on the top of a vertical upright are secured to the uprights by means of lugs and keys. The framework is rapidly assembled without the need for bolting, rivoting, or welding. The monolithic structure however, is stable and resistant to seismic movements.

Abstract: A building construction comprising a concrete footing in situ having a plurality of metal members extending outwardly therefrom. At least one module for each wall and each ceiling of the construction is formed by bending an open wire mesh in a substantially U-shaped configuration and closing the open end thereof with a joist. At least one core is disposed within each module and the one is maintained in place with wire ties connected to the mesh and extending through the core and spacing blocks between the core and mesh. Each joist is connected to at least one projecting metal member and the modules are connected by interconnecting the joists thereof. A layer of concrete is formed around the mesh and completely surrounding the core and joists.

Abstract: A structure and method for reinforcing a wall including a plurality of blocks having vertically aligned passages and a sill plate positioned on top of the blocks. An opening is formed into one of the passages and lower and intermediate reinforcing bars are inserted through the opening and into the vertically aligned passages. An aperture is formed in the sill plate above the vertically aligned passages and an upper reinforcing bar is extended through the aperture and positioned partly within the vertically aligned passages, wherein it is connected to the lower and intermediate reinforcing bars, thereby forming an elongate reinforcing member. A cementous material which cures to a hardened state is placed in the vertically aligned passages whereby the elongate reinforcing member is fixedly attached to the wall therein. An upper portion of the upper reinforcing bar is threaded and adapted to threadably receive a nut which engages the sill plate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for leveling a storage structure. A plurality of pairs of anchor bolts project upwardly from the footing of the structure and each pair is positioned in radially spaced relation. A support bar is connected to the threaded upper ends of each respective pair of bolts, and through threaded adjustment, the bars can be leveled in a radial direction, as well as leveled so that all of the bars lie in the same horizontal plane. Foundation angles are bolted to the support bars and carry a series of foundation sheets which comprise the lowermost tier of the storage structure. The bolts connecting the foundation angles to the support bars extend through slots in the lower flange of the angle, as well as slots in the bar to provide an adjustment for the foundation angle in a circumferential, as well as radial direction. By proper adjustment of the bolted connections, the foundation sheets can be properly leveled to insure the plumb condition of the storage structure.

Abstract: A base support installation for structures such as runway approach light towers to support the latter normally in a vertical orientation while permitting pivotal movement about a horizontal axis at or near the base to provide ground-level access to the upper end thereof. The support installation includes a concrete slab, a pair of brackets anchored to the slab, and a unitary, Y-shaped member pivotally attached at the extremities of two of its arms to the anchored brackets along a common axis. Mounting means for each of the three legs of the tower, or other supported structure, are provided at equally spaced positions on the three arms of the Y-shaped member. No potentially damaging or misaligning stresses are placed on the supported structure as it is moved about the pivotal mounting of the Y-shaped member and remains attached thereto to all three points.

Abstract: A singleside sheetmetal mudsill anchor for anchoring a sill plate to a concrete foundation having an embedded leg and a pair of laterally spaced arms connected to the upper end of the leg extending in a vertical plane parallel to each other and to the embedded leg. The arms are adapted for bending around the sill member and have fastener openings for connecting the anchor to the sill member.

Abstract: A bolt anchor assembly including an anchor member to be imbedded in concrete, the anchor member having a hollow tubular portion and a base plate, the base plate projecting outwardly from the tubular portion, and a bolt projecting axially through the base plate and tubular portions for attachment to the base of a piece of machinery.

Abstract: A singleside sheetmetal mudsill anchor for anchoring a sill plate to a concrete foundation having an embedded leg and a pair of splayed arms connected to the upper end of the leg extending outwardly to one side. The arms are adapted for bending around the sill member and have fastener openings for connecting the anchor to the sill member.

Abstract: An anchor bracket (10) for supporting the lower end of a vertical column (12) spaced slightly above a concrete bed (14) includes an upper, channel-shaped section (16) for receiving the lower end of column (12). Anchor bracket (10) also includes an elongate, upright, post section (18) extending downwardly from channel section (16) into concrete (14). A flat, relatively thin necked-down portion (34) is formed intermediate the ends of post section (18) to serve as a reaction member reacting against concrete (14) to thereby prevent anchor bracket (10) from rotating about or moving longitudinally along the length of post section (18).

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener adapted for joining a structural member such as a post, rafter, girder, or wire tie downs to concrete or masonry structures. The fastener of the present invention comprises a generally planar elongated member of steel or the like having at least one hole therethrough near one end of the member and having lateral edges near the other end of the member which are inwardly directed scallops. Preferably, the member also includes a hole near the end of the member which has the inwardly directed lateral edges and a hole near the central portion of the member.

Abstract: A footing box has notches for receiving an end of grooved grade beams. The end of each beam includes an aperture for receiving a reinforcing rod extending lengthwise from a grooved column supported on the ends of the beams in the footing box, to enable the grade beams and column to be unified when grout is poured into the footing box. Grooved roof beams are supported at their ends by the column and connected to the column by a reinforcing rod extending through an aperture in the end of each roof beam. Wall panels are positioned in the grooves of the column and the beams.

Abstract: A shear wall of a building is tied down to an underlying concrete slab by a single tie rod at each end of the wall. The upper end of each rod is secured to a bracket attached to a shear wall stud, and the lower end of the rod extends through a slot in the upper flange of a channel-like lower bracket. The lower flange is provided with a plurality of slots extending in a common direction and up through which bolts anchored in the concrete foundation extend. The upper slot in this lower bracket extends in a direction at a right angle to the lower slots, and at least one of the several slots extends lengthwise of the shear wall. The slots in the bottom of the lower bracket permit its adjustment on the foundation to position it for receiving the lower end of the rod in the upper slot.

Abstract: The mounting means for the storage containers consists of an upper strip of stainless steel, a lower strip of ordinary structural steel and connecting posts which are welded between the two strips. The upper end of the posts are formed as fastening bolts for storage containers or are adapted to receive fastening bolts for securing a storage container in place.

Abstract: An improved anchor is provided for use with a mobile home having an underframe with an I-beam and wherein the mobile home is mounted above a base. The anchor comprises a pair of spaced clamping elements, each clamping element having an upper flange engaging portion for engaging the I-beam and a lower downwardly depending portion. One end of a chain is positioned between the downwardly depending portions of the clamping elements while a clevis is inserted through registering apertures in the downwardly depending portions and also through a link of the chain to thereby secure said end of the chain to the clamping elements. The other end of the chain is attached via a turnbuckle to the base.

Abstract: A building constructed of corrugated sheet metal panels defining upright side walls, a roof and a connector for securing the roof to the side walls. The connector is a part of or integrally constructed with the side wall, has the same corrugations as the side wall, and is curved or bent inwardly towards the center of the building. The roof is secured to the inwardly directed end of the connector and the connector forms the sole support and force transmitting member between the roof and the side wall so that substantially the full space enclosed by the side walls and the roof is unobstructed. The side walls and the roof are constructed of multiple panels secured to each other and end walls attached to ends of the side walls and the roof complete the enclosure of the interior space. Also disclosed is a method for forming or bend the connector as well as for forming a curved crown portion of the roof.

Abstract: A prefabricated house is provided which includes wall and corner support posts erected on a foundation, which posts are connected in their upper portions by frame members and carry wall elements. Each of the posts are formed of an inner and an outer stud which are clamped together with a fishplate mounted at the foundation, in such a manner as to also clamp the vertical edges of the wall elements supported thereby.

Abstract: A base for poles comprises a first block of concrete of predetermined shape, having lateral walls covered with a layer of asbestos cement or plastic, a second smaller block, of predetermined shape, having lateral walls covered with a layer of asbestos cement or plastic and partly submerged into the first block of concrete, and a tubular sleeve embedded vertically in the first concrete block and extending into a hole of predetermined diameter in the first block. The second block and the portion of the tubular sleeve located within the second block serve as a socket for receiving a pole.

Abstract: A foundation structure for supporting a high rising light pole in which a plurality of vertically extending reinforcing rod assemblies are arranged in a circle with the tops bolted to a base plate on the bottom of the pole and extending downwardly into a vertical earth bore of relatively small diameter, each rod assembly comprising a bottom section of conventional carbon steel which is connected by a threaded coupling to a top section of high tensile strength heat treated steel, the assembly being set in the bore hole which is then filled with concrete.

Abstract: A cluster of working bin modules resembling the cells of a honeycomb is used for storing tons of particulate commodities. This structure eliminates the need for corrugated sheet metal walls thereby reducing the explosion hazard. The bins share common smooth walls which are joined where they intersect by connectors which form hollow vertically-extending prisms. After the hexagonal modules have been erected and connected, the prisms are filled with concrete to form a watertight seal between adjacent bins and to permit the prisms to support heavy equipment mounted on top of the cluster. The hexagonal working bins are mounted on columns formed by concrete-filled vertical tubes. Each column is attached to the foundation by a ground anchor having a structure providing high shear strength to resist earthquake damage. Each column includes at its top a short hollow hexagonal prism; horizontal struts connect the hexagonal prisms of adjacent columns.

Abstract: A tower is hinged to a base, positioned at one side of a well, so the tower can be lowered to the ground in a direction away from the well. A lateral platform at the top of the tower extends over the well and the tower is rotatable, about a vertical axis, to swing the platform laterally and clear of the space over the well.

Abstract: A device for establishing and maintaining a predetermined gap spacing between a post which is supported in an upright orientation and a supporting base. The device is adjustable to permit lateral movement of the supported post while maintaining the gap spacing constant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prefabricated modular building composed of a roof, a floor and vertical panels assembled together, said building further comprising four vertical corner elements placed respectively at the four corners of the building, extending over the whole height of the vertical panels and forming ties between the roof and the floor, and vertical securing members anchored, at one of their ends, in one of the horizontal elements (roof or floor), passing through each corner element and blocked, at their other ends, in the other horizontal element (floor or roof).

Abstract: In a base anchorage for heavy machinery, in particular converters, an anchoring plate is concreted into a base and is firmly connected with at least one bolt, whose end projecting out of the base is provided with a screw thread. The at least one bolt is produced of high-tensile strength material and, at its lower end, it is screwed through a threaded bore in the anchoring plate and contacts, with at least one flattened side, a corresponding face of a securing plate fixed relative to the anchoring plate, the bolt thus being secured against rotation.

Abstract: An anchor bolt assembly is provided and comprises an anchor bolt having a threaded end and an anchor end wherein the anchor end is embedded in a suitable base material while the threaded end protrudes upwardly and outwardly from the base material. A tubular resilient sleeve is positioned annularly around the anchor bolt between its ends so that the sleeve is disposed between the base material and a portion of the anchor bolt. The resilient sleeve permits radial displacement of the anchor bolt relative to the base material while maintaining firm engagement between the anchor bolt and the base material.

Abstract: A foundation for supporting a superstructure in which the foundation comprises precast concrete beams mounted on and supported by at least two non-precast pier elements. Each of the pier elements is poured in place in specially formed vertical holes in the ground at the construction site and have an axially aligned reinforcing rod which extends upward above the top of the pier. Each precast beam has at least two spaced-apart apertures which overlie the respective pier elements. In one embodiment, these apertures receive the reinforcing rods of the pier elements when the beam is mounted upon the piers during construction, and cementing material is introduced into each aperture to effect a bond between the beam and each pier element associated therewith. Each precast beam is thereby supported in an upright position with the beam parallel to the ground. In another embodiment, a tubular pedestal is affixed to the top of the pier and the reinforcing rod of the pier extends into but not above the tubular pedestal.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a spun metal lower pole terminal portion having a plurality of apertures formed toward its lower edge. The terminal portion is placed over a concrete slab or other appropriate base having a plurality of spaced upstanding bolts protruding therefrom. The apertures are large enough to enable the installer to insert a special clamp through each aperture. The clamp has a bifurcated end portion which straddles one of the bolts whereas its other end portion protrudes somewhat through the aperture and has a portion in a vertical plane which acts to prevent lateral movement of the lower terminal portion. The installer then screws nuts over the bifurcated portion and the increased downward pressure is transmitted to a number of protuberances formed on the lower surface of the clamp which act to crush any small pebbles or solid aggregate appearing on the upper horizontal surface of the concrete slab.

Abstract: A hinged base attachable to a foundation and providing hinge means whereby a lighting pole can be tilted, and readily installed, removed and replaced. The base includes a pair of hinge plates, one of which carries a hinge pin and the other of which carries a hinge clevis. The hinge clevis has a channel with a first and a second channel width. The hinge pin has a first and a second pin width. The second widths are larger than the first widths and the first and second pin widths are no larger than the respective first and second channel widths. The pole is attachable to one of the hinge plates. When the other hinge plate is attached to the foundation, the pole can be tilted, and attached or detached thereto by passing the pin through the clevis channel with the first widths aligned. The pole is then tilted upright, and the first widths are no longer aligned. The clevis and pin are thus engaged, and the pole is firmly held to the foundation.

Abstract: Plates of a tension ring and launch connectors are pressed radially outwardly relative to a circular dome supporting structure by thrust bolts mounted by bearing plates secured to anchor bolts embedded in a bond beam supported by columns to pre-tension the tension ring and load the bond beam in compression. The tension ring plates bear against bolts trapped in connector plates clamped to the bearing plates.

Abstract: A metal supporting pier for modular houses and mobil homes rests on a solid foundation having an upwardly projecting threaded bolt. The pier has a downwardly depending threaded rod that engages the bolt, preferably by use of a turnbuckle. This tie-down structure so tightly holds the piers to the foundation that there is no lateral shifting under seismic jolt, nor is there any vertical movement. The pier, accordingly, can be used to meet the most stringent building code requirements for housing supports.

Abstract: An upright standard assembly for failing when subjected to horizontal impact forces while solidly supporting an upright standard under normal conditions. The assembly includes a generally vertical standard, a base member, a connection member to releasably attach the standard to the base member, at least one fracture initiating slot formed in the coupling body, and a washer having one or more teeth formed therein for receipt by the fracture-initiating slot(s) of the coupling body. The washer is made of harder material than the coupling body, and has a smooth bore extending therethrough so that no positive holding action is provided between it and the connection member extending therethrough. The coupling body also does not have any threads formed on the portion thereof between the longitudinal termination of the slot(s) and the connection member receiving end thereof.

Abstract: A prestressed concrete tank having a core wall comprising elongated panels of precast concrete having on their outer face a sheet of sheet metal presenting parallel, longitudinal, undercut channels, is shown. The precast panels are assembled and spaced, in side-by-side relationship. Two, laterally extending metal flanges which run parallel with the elongated sides of the panels are provided. The flanges on adjacent panels overlap one another and are fastened by means of sheet metal screws. The joint formed is sealed with an elastomeric material. The advantages of the tank configuration are that expensive cover plates as have heretofore been used are avoided and the joinery is reduced by approximately one half thereby reducing the cost of sealant material and the labor required to apply it, as well as substantially reducing the likelihood of leakage from the tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a building panel connector assembly operable to secure prefabricated building panels to one another while permitting rectilinear movement of the panels in response to natural conditions, for example. A footing mounting means is operable to secure the building panels to a footing for example.

Abstract: An improved breakaway coupling is provided which is particularly suitable for use in assemblies which are subject to impact such as roadway lamp standards, highway signs and the like. A number of longitudinal grooves provide fracture-initiating regions which provide relatively high compressive and tensile strength in a fracturable coupling.

Abstract: A bedplate is rigidly affixed relative to the tunnel floor and includes a centrally disposed shaft extending upwardly therefrom. A rotatable base member is mounted on the bedplate for rotation about the central shaft. A boring machine adapted to bore upwardly is secured to the rotatable base member. The boring machine is swung upwardly along a selected arc of vertical circle and the base member is rotated to a selected azimuth. Following rotation, the rotatable base member is itself rigidly affixed relative to the tunnel floor.

Abstract: A tying device for tying wooden plate members, or the like, to masonry and concrete structures, including walls, floors, roofs, beams and foundations constructed of either masonry or concrete, the tying device being formed from a flat strip of bendable sheet metal stock, such as sheet metal, or the like having a part which provides an anchor portion for anchoring the tying member to a masonry or concrete structure and having another part which is slit lengthwise of the flat strip of metal stock to provide a pair of bendable tying arms which may be bent around the sides and over a portion of the top of a wooden plate member, or the like, to which the bendable tying arms may be attached by fastening means, such as nails.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support for use in setting anchor bolts, and the like, in a monolithic poured concrete slab and the method of using the same. The support has a plate with a plurality of elongate legs extending from one side thereof. A wooden block is attached to the other side of the plate by nails extending through bores in the plate. A template is provided with a plurality of bores of a size to receive anchor bolt assemblies therein. The bores in the template have a spacial relationship according to the desired location of the anchor bolts in the slab. A central referencing hole is provided in the center of the template for releasably attaching the template to the upper surface of the wooden block during the installation procedure. To use the apparatus, the legs of the support are first embedded in the subsoil of the slab before the slab is cast. The upper surface of the block is leveled in position at a desired height. A nail is inserted in the wooden block at the theoretical center of the column.

Abstract: A complete concrete structure, especially houses, having any desired architectural form and appearance is constructed in a series operations wherein the foundation, the interior and exterior walls, and the floor are constructed at the situs from a single basic, monolithic pre-cast modular concrete beam. Each beam is an elongated concrete member having a generally rectangular cross-section, and having a central aperture extending through the length of said beam. In addition, two opposite sides of the beam are provided with a plurality of lateral holes, and said sides are configured to have a longitudinally extending tongue and groove arrangement so that abutting modular concrete beams will interfit with one another. Either one or both of the other two opposite sides of the beams may be architecturally finished, depending on whether the beam is to be employed as forming a portion of the foundation, the upstanding walls, or the roof structure.