Abstract: A metal anchor bracket which is embedded into the surface of a semi-solid concrete wall before the concrete has set. The bracket has a reference surface which when flush with the surface of the concrete wall produces a vertical surface which is perpendicular to the surface of the wall. The vertically extending surface provides an anchor for steel super structural members which are attached thereto. A second vertically extending leg is immersed into the soft concrete to anchor the bracket in the concrete.

Abstract: An improved system and method for constructing buildings, or other structures, which are capable of withstanding substantial natural forces. Interlocking expanded polystyrene forms are used to create an initial shell structure. The expanded polystyrene blocks are coupled to a foundation using, for example, dual "J" tracks and stacked one on top of another to form one or more wall structures. The polystyrene blocks, when coupled together, form a plurality of hollow, interlocking, horizontal and vertical columns therebetween. These columns are adapted to receive and distribute concrete as it is poured into the wall structure. These columns are also adapted to receive and support steel reinforcing bars. Once an initial structural shell has been constructed using the polystyrene blocks, and once any required steel reinforcing bars have been properly positioned therein, concrete is pumped into the top of the wall structure.

Abstract: An anchorage device for keeping a truss in place with respect to a poured concrete body having an elongated housing including a longitudinal slot and anchorage members rigidly mounted to the elongated housing thereby permitting the anchorage device being anchored in the poured cement. The anchorage device also having a connecting plate assembly with a strap including several openings for fastening a truss to the plate assembly. A lifted spacer area with two slots or cuts allows the strap through. The plate assembly is slidably mounted along the slot for its proper positioning after the truss are positioned.

Abstract: In outdoor equipment having at least one supporting body (S) for mounting the outdoor equipment body thereon and for fixing the same to the surface of the ground, a floor or wall, it is characterized in that the supporting body (S) is composed of a plurality of body plates (1) which have been machined beforehand in given shapes, and mounting plates (3) which are fixed to the body plates (1) by way of bolts (4) and to the outdoor equipment body, the wall or the ground. As a result, it is possible to provide outdoor equipment which is improved in the problems of maintenance, manufacturing labor, product accuracy, moving and exchanging.

Abstract: A novel, rapid assembly secure burglar resistant building construction. More particularly, this invention pertains to a unique and inexpensive prefabricated building which is constructed of unique wall panels, floor and roof truss systems, secure locking doors and secure locking windows. A building construction comprising: (a) a foundation; (b) a roof; and (c) a wall extending from the foundation to the roof, wall being constructed of an interior corrugated metal sheet, insulation covering both sides of the metal sheet, a wall covering on an interior surface of the insulation and a wall covering on the exterior surface of the insulation.

Abstract: A structure of base of column and a construction method for base of column formed by installing a lower end of column steel frame on a foundation formed under the ground. Plural column main reinforcing-bars, which have bottom bent portions and are incorporated in a foundation concrete at specified positions corresponding to a sectional shape of column, are protruded upward out of a top face of the foundation concrete and a lower end base plate of the column steel frame is combined to upper protruding portions of the column main reinforcing-bars. As combining measures, there are such measures that a tightening nuts are screwed onto male threaded portions provided on the protruding portions of the column main reinforcing-bars, or caulked portions are formed on the protruding portions of the column main reinforcing-bars.

Abstract: An adjustable support system for joining structural members which includes a sheet metal base member formed with a drawn and threaded opening for threadably receiving an elongated support member threaded at one end for threadably engaging the threaded opening in the sheet metal base member. In one form of the invention both support members have openings for the receipt of the elongated support member. In another form of the invention, only one of the support members has an opening and adjustment is accomplished by providing another threaded portion on the support member which then threadably engages an adjustment nut.

Abstract: A foam block wall system is formed from a plurality of interconnected individual foam blocks. The individual foam blocks have a plurality of vertically oriented, quadrilateral core members spaced evenly within the block. The spaces between the core members define a plurality of vertically oriented chambers which receive liquid concrete.A plurality of connectors serve to connect the individual blocks into an integrated structure. A generally U-shaped bracket is secured to the floor or other supporting structure to provide support for the bottom layer of blocks. A generally H-shaped connector rests between successive vertical layers to provide both vertical and lateral stability. Generally U-shaped connectors connect adjacent blocks to provide vertical and lateral stability. A cabling system secures the individual blocks to the floor, also providing vertical and lateral support.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new and improved apparatus and method for forming a cast-in-place and on-the-ground support system. The support system is especially useful in maintaining a levelled and secure undercarriage structure for dwellings. The support system consists of unitized foundation assemblies. A given assembly is comprised of a flexible fabric container, disposed to ground surface, that contains a cementitious material or binder having a pier partly embedded within the cementitious material. There is further disclosed a new and useful foundation assembly for a perimeter beam which is comprised of a flexible fabric container, situated on ground surface, that is furnished with a cementitious material having a stanchion partially embedded within the cementitious material.

Abstract: A frame structure is strengthned against earthquake shock and disastrous winds by extending some of the foundation rebars above the foundation walls and clamping on extension lengths of rebar and securing them to the ceiling joists. Special clamps are used which tightly secure the rebar and which also may be attached to other frame members of the structure.

Abstract: A stiffness decoupling assembly (22) is provided for the protection of buildings or other structures (20) subject to earthquakes, in order to prevent collapse or catastrophic failure of such structures (20). The preferred decoupling assembly (22) includes a plurality of elongated, relatively flexible, concrete-filled pipes (28) rigidly connected to the structure (20) and extending downwardly toward an underlying foundation (26), with at least certain of the pipes (28) being coupled to the foundation (26) for resisting overturning of the structure (20). A primary load-bearing column (46) rests upon the foundation (26) and receives the array of pipes (28); bearing means (32) is interposed between the upper end of the column (46) and structure (20) for permitting relatively lateral movement therebetween. The invention serves to decouple the lateral stiffness from the load-carrying strength of the column (46), to thereby reduce the transmissibility of ground acceleration to the protected structure (20).

Abstract: An anchor frame for securely fastening a remote housing to a concrete pad, formed from one piece of sheet-metal to hold anchor bolts and wires in place when pouring a concrete pad for a remote enclosure, so that the bolts are properly aligned for attaching to the remote enclosure. The anchor frame speeds construction of concrete mounting pads for remote enclosures.

Abstract: Fixing members are mounted, at predetermined intervals, on the top portion of a footing that is built along a road. A concrete-type board having vertical through-holes is mounted on the footing through the fixing member. Steel rods each having top and bottom threaded portions are inserted into the respective through-holes of the board with the bottom threaded portions being threadedly engaged with the respective fixing members. Upper nuts are engaged with the top threaded portions of the respective rods, to thereby fix the board onto the footing.

Abstract: A series of metal connectors each have parallel anchor rods welded to the shorter flange of a right angle section, a cavity defining member attached to the wider flange, and right angle mounting brackets welded to opposite ends of the angle section. The connectors are attached to the base form for tilt-up concrete wall panels and become embedded in the wall panels. After each cured wall panel is erected and seated on a concrete foundation, a hole is drilled on an incline into the foundation through the cavity and a hole within the wider flange of each angle section. A threaded anchor rod is inserted into the hole and secured to the foundation by adhesive, and a nut is threaded onto each rod within the tubular member for securing each wall panel to the foundation.

Abstract: A roof stabilization system for securing the roof of buildings to prevent loss during storms and other natural disasters. A plurality of metal bands are provided which extend across the roof of the building and down the sides to be secured in or near the foundation of the building. For installation in new constructions utilizing footers, an anchor is embedded in the foundation and extends through the sill. The metal bandings are attached to the anchors between the foundation and the sill. For installation in new structures which do not utilize footer, for example, buildings with cinderblock walls, the anchors are embedded into the foundation and extend through the bottom of the wall. In this case, the metal bandings are secured to the anchors between the wall and the foundation. For installation onto existing structures, footers are buried below the ground level running the length of the building with anchors embedded therein which extend above ground.

Abstract: An improved mounting apparatus which is adjustable for providing a safety breakaway capability for the attachment of post assemblies normally adjacent to a road or highway location wherein the vertical post assembly includes mounting holes located in a foundation therebelow. The improved breakaway apparatus includes a plurality of anchors fixedly secured to the foundation and a breakaway coupling interconnecting the anchor to the vertical post assembly. The breakaway coupling includes a weakened section to facilitate breaking thereof responsive to a lateral force exerted adjacent to the lower end of the vertical post assembly. Securement of the breakaway coupling to the anchor is provided by a unique lateral and vertical adjustment design by providing of a lateral clearance space between the lower support member and the collar aperture while at the same time providing an annular clearance space between the coupling support shoulder and the collar lip within the containment bore.

Abstract: A holdown strap connection including a sheet metal holdown strap connector for joining a generally vertical frame member such as a post or stud to a concrete foundation made from one piece of sheet metal that installs easily to otherwise identical left and right corner vertical frame members with the same load values for resistance to uplift forces. The one-piece, in-line sheet metal holdown strap connector includes a foot section embedded in the concrete, a transition section connected to the foot section and an elongated strap section integrally connected to the transition section that extends in registration with the side face of a vertical frame member and attaches thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to a precast concrete wall consisting of a plurality of precast concrete, retaining wall segments used as a retaining wall, used to buttress against earth forces, used to abate noises, and a method of constructing such a wall. The wall can be economically constructed from the precast wall segments which are adapted to be easily and rapidly stacked and joined in series to save on the cost of labor and materials. Each of the wall segments is capable of being varied in height, width or length, but having a generally similar cross-section. The wall segments also have members which form a stay-in-place form when two wall segments are placed end to end. Cast-in-place concrete is poured into the form and, upon hardening, becomes an integral structural support column for the wall.

Abstract: A hollow, cylindrical pier foundation is constructed of cementitious material poured in situ between inner and outer cylindrical corrugated metal pipe shells. The foundation is formed within a ground pit and externally and internally back filled. The lower end of the foundation has a circumferential ring fully embedded therein and sets of inner and outer circumferentially spaced bolts have their lower ends anchored to the anchor ring, their upper ends projecting up outwardly of the top of the foundation and a majority of the midportions thereof free of connection with the cementitious material of which the foundation is constructed. The base flange of a tubular tower is positioned downwardly upon the upper end of the foundation with the upper ends of the inner and outer sets of bolts projecting upwardly through holes provided therefor in the base flange and nuts are threaded downwardly upon the upper ends of the bolts and against the base flange.

Abstract: A pre-cut building structure and method of erecting the same, wherein there is a plurality of vertical columns, each having vertically aligned grooves to receive end portions of related timbers. The columns are located, and the wall sections are formed by stacking the timbers in aligned slots of pairs of columns. The timbers are bonded to one another and to the columns to form the building structure, and loads on the building structure that would tend to deform the wall structure in a plane parallel to the length of the timbers are resisted by the bonded connections between the timbers.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus for securing a truss member to a concrete structural member includes a U-shaped member including an elongate plate bent end to end to form a curved portion and two leg portions, an abutment plate including a pair of spaced apart, parallel slots, so that when the apparatus is to be assembled, the leg portions of the U-shaped member are fitted through the parallel slots to protrude through the abutment plate, and a structure for anchoring the abutment plate to the U-shaped member, including tabs cut and bent out of the U-shaped member and oriented generally toward the curved portion of the U-shaped member, for engaging the abutment plate, so that the abutment plate slots ride along the leg portions and over the tabs, and the tabs block the abutment plate against moving back along the leg portions.

Abstract: A modular wall panel assembly comprising a plurality of generally rectangular shaped elongated horizontal slabs. Each slab has a series of vertical through-going apertures, a sloping outwardly front surface and a vertical rear surface. A plurality of wallboards are provided with each wallboard secured to the rear surface of each slab. Each wallboard will overhang a bottom end and a rear end of each slab and will be set back from a top end and a front end of each slab. A plurality of siding sheets are also provided, with each siding sheet secured to the front surface of each slab. Each siding sheet will overhang the bottom end and the rear end of each slab and will be set back from the front end of each slab. The slabs can be interconnected one upon the other and side by side, with the through-going apertures in the slabs above in alignment with the through-going apertures in the slabs below. The wallboards abut each other and the siding sheets overlap each other.

Abstract: A house is anchored to the ground by extending a plurality of metal rods from anchors buried in a foundation to the upper framework of the house and clamping the house to each rod by a pair of spaced clamps, which includes a washer in each device around the rod jammed at an angle against the rod so as to be immovable in the tensile direction between the spaced clamps. The lower clamp is threaded onto the buried threaded anchor extending through the sole plate. A bolt extends through at least one top plate of an outer wall adjacent at least the outer corners of a building and threads into the upper clamp beneath the top plate.

Abstract: A wall structure is disclosed comprising a plurality of wall modules, a wall module including a post integrally cast with an attached wall panel. A vertical channel is provided in a post side, the vertical channel receiving an end of an adjoining panel. A vertical orifice is provided in the post. A post support is provided to support each post, the support including an anchor. A bar inserted through the post orifice is threaded into the anchor. The bar is threaded at its upper end. A disk member is provided external of the bar near its upper end, the disk member resting on a post surface. A nut is threaded on the bar and tightened thereby inducing tension in the bar between the anchor and the disk member and fixedly attaching the post to the support.

Abstract: A block wall system is presented for use in building construction whereby a foundation wall can be quickly and economically prepared for a metal or other type building. A unique top wall block which has a notched face section and a laterally offset horizontal support section for retaining floor joists or concrete slabs form the upper row of the wall.

Abstract: A column base structure formed by integrally joining a column base metal fitting having a raised portion and a base plate to a steel-frame column, and joining the column base metal fitting joined to the steel-frame column to a concrete foundation via anchor bolts embedded in the concrete foundation, in which an anchor-bolt retainer having an upper anchor plate and a lower anchor plate is fixedly fitted to support members installed on a concrete subslab, anchor bolts are hold in position via the anchor-bolt retainer, and the anchor bolts are embedded, together with the anchor-bolt retainer, into the concrete foundation.

Abstract: A structural joint and connector for securely connecting a vertical post to a foundation wall. The structural joint and connector comprise a lower plate firmly connected to the foundation wall, a middle plate positioned on top of the lower plate 1, and an plate. The lateral positioning of the middle plate is adjustable to accurate position the post relative to the foundation wall.

Abstract: A structural building panel and building system for constructing preformed or modular housing and other structures comprising a sandwich construction of an outer skin including a pair of parallel spaced opposed panels with an attached inner core comprising a third panel in combination with a plurality of fourth panels secured and arranged in spaced side by side relation transversely on either side of the third panel. A tongue like projection co-extensive with one side edge of the third panel defines a male end and a grooved section co-extensive with the opposite side edge of the third panel defines a female end. The male and female ends are adapted to interlock with respective female and male ends, which are bonded together, on adjacent like panels that are formed in a modular fashion to erect a wall, floor or roof component of the structure. Elongated channels are provided along the top and bottom portions of each individual panel to accommodate interlocking support members.

Abstract: Disclosed is a roof anchor system for preventing lifting of a building roof from the walls by high winds for use in building structures having a roof constructed of wood rafters and joists supported by walls and also having a cast concrete foundation footing with at least one perimetric reinforcing bar therein. The roof rafters and joists are connected to each other and anchored to the foundation for preventing lifting of the roof from the walls during high winds. The roof anchor system comprises a plurality of identical rafter connectors, a connector being attached to every rafter of the roof. A horizontal tie bar extends through all rafter connectors on a side of the building. A plurality of identical metal T-shaped reversible couplings is evenly spaced along the horizontal tie bar and a second plurality of reversible couplings is cast within the concrete foundation footings, each coupling being spaced along the reinforcing bar directly under a corresponding coupling on the horizontal tie bar.

Abstract: An embedded unit for a concrete foundation is used for the fixing of elastic machine bearing elements in the concrete foundation. The embedded unit is constructed from a plurality of rods and metal sheets which are fitted together while forming damping joints. This type of an embedded unit dampens the machine vibrations entering into the foundation, may have a high impedance, and can be sufficiently anchored in concrete material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tilt-up concrete pad and the method or process for forming the tilt-up concrete pad and erecting a building comprised of a series of such tilt-up concrete pads. The precast concrete pad includes reinforcing rebar and embedded angled anchor plates that are secured to the embedded rebar and project therefrom where a portion of the angled anchor plates referred to as weld pads lie flush with the backside of the precast concrete pad. The respective precast concrete pads are placed around a foundation and are connected together by a series of connecting bars that are welded or secured on opposite ends to respective weld pads exposed on the back side of adjacently disposed concrete pads. The present disclosure also shows a work station used for pouring and manufacturing the concrete pads that form the present invention.

Abstract: A foam block wall system is formed from a plurality of interconnected individual foam blocks. The individual foam blocks have a plurality of vertically oriented, quadrilateral core members spaced evenly within the block. The spaces between the core members define a plurality of vertically oriented chambers which receive liquid concrete.A plurality of connectors serve to connect the individual blocks into an integrated structure. A generally U-shaped bracket is secured to the floor or other supporting structure to provide support for the bottom layer of blocks. A generally H-shaped connector rests between successive vertical layers to provide both vertical and lateral stability. Generally U-shaped connectors connect adjacent blocks to provide vertical and lateral stability. A cabling system secures the individual blocks to the floor, also providing vertical and lateral support.

Abstract: A wind resistant concrete building is disclosed. The building includes a concrete base section and a wall section that has a plurality of discrete concrete wall panels. Each wall panel interengages and extends substantially perpendicularly from at least one other wall panel to reinforce the wall section. Each pair of interengaging wall panels are fastened together and the wall section is secured to the base. A precast concrete roof section including at least one roof panel mounted to the wall section and the roof section is attached to each of the wall panels.

Abstract: The process for anchoring securing elements in drill holes, particularly screws, nails, anchors, clamp irons, and bolts, by using two-component adhesives and metal additives, is such thata) the drill holes optionally rebored, cleaned and degreased in advance are filled up to from half to three quarters with a compressible mixture of highly wear-resistant fibers or chips made of metals, polymers and/or ceramics with an average length smaller than half the drill hole diameter, subsequently, a blocker is optionally added, then both adhesive components are introduced successively or simultaneously, and then the residual portion of the required amount of fibers or chips is filled in, orb) a kneadable mixture is prepared from a compressible mixture of highly wear-resistant fibers or chips with an average length smaller than half the drill hole diameter and both adhesive components, and the mass is forced into the drill holes,and subsequently, the securing elements are inserted and optionally secured.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus is provided for securing a beam to a structural member, including a first vertical support having a top end and a bottom end, a second vertical support generally parallel to the first vertical support having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the bottom end of the first vertical support is affixed to the bottom end of the second vertical support. The anchoring apparatus further includes a structural member formed from concrete for engaging the first and the second vertical supports, wherein the bottom ends of the first and the second vertical supports form an engaging portion for insertion into the concrete member before said concrete cures, to anchor said engaging portion to the concrete.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of construction hardware, and more particularly, to an adjustable post base for supporting a construction post relative to a concrete footing or the like. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such an adjustable post base.

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for providing a building with good wind resistance by the use of a reinforcing structure. Specific reinforcing structure is also disclosed. The technique involves affixing a tethering device over a portion of the roof frame and securing the ends of the tethering device to the building foundation.

Abstract: A serpentine noise barrier wall containing abutting concrete panels wherein the end panels of the wall are seated on concrete pads and supported in an upright position by angle irons. Adjacent panels are joined together at the shared joint region by connector plates that are mounted in recesses formed in the adjacent panels and are drawn tightly in place by threaded fasteners. Concrete footings are used to support the upper panels of two abutting panels where a pronounced change in grade occurs.

Abstract: Pre-fabricated building sections made up of gypsum board laminated to either a double or triple layer of a length of U- or C-shaped corrugated cardboard in approximately two foot widths are fastened together by angled metal stays. The completed sections are used in homes or building constructions. Within the shaped cardboard is a sheet of fireproof foam. Metal stays bolted in place at the ends and corners of corrugated cardboard, used to attach adjacent sections, assist in the rigidity of the resulting building structure.

Abstract: A junction for connecting a steel member to a structural member, such as a beam in a steel framed construction to a column in a reinforced concrete construction, a steel framed concrete construction or a steel framed construction. Junction hardware connect to the steel member and a rod-like orthogonal metal connector is provided in concrete structural members. The elements are connected by tightening bolts or by screw joints through a coupler. Since the metal connector is in a form of rod, the concrete member has a high packing property. Field welding work is omitted by connecting the metal connector to the junction hardware by a bolt connection method or by a screw joint method to facilitate assembly.

Abstract: An outside STYROFOAM.upsilon. polystyrene plastic wall or fence is constructed by anchoring each of at least two styrofoam H-columns to a concrete base in the ground supporting a steel reinforcing bar which extends up into a hollow of the column by filling the hollows with concrete. A STYROFOAM.TM. polystyrene plastic panel is supported within the grooves of juxtaposed columns. The fence may have any desired length. The panel is secured to the two columns by L-shaped rebars or a continuous length of rebar laid in a recessed groove atop each panel and column and anchored in the concrete in the column hollows. An exterior mesh-stucco or paint finish covers the wall. Columns--in--line, L, T--and panels--square or T--enable making walls of any shape or configuration.

Abstract: A concrete anchoring bolt apparatus for anchoring a plate member or the like to a concrete surface includes a stake member having a nut-supporting open end having a nut secured therein. A threaded bolt member is threadedly attached to the nut secured in the stake member and has a concrete and bedding sleeve over the threaded bolt member. Washers are placed on both sides of the embedded sleeve and an anchoring nut is attached to the threaded bolt member over the embedding sleeve. The stake member has a pointed end so that positioning the stake member in the soil before a concrete pour and pouring the concrete thereover anchors the stake and sleeve in the concrete so that the threaded bolt member can be adjusted through the embedding sleeve into the stake member and an anchoring nut and washer can attach a plate member or the like to the surface of the concrete.

Abstract: A system for modifying existing wood frame buildings to protect them from damage due to seismic and wind forces. At least one (preferably several) deadman is formed adjacent to a peripheral foundation that supports rim joists on foundation sill plates at the foundation and plural crossed beams and floor framing joists. The deadman preferably comprises concrete. A plurality of transfer blocks and compression blocks are fastened along said rim joists between at least some of the framing joists. Elongated transfer ties are secured to the transfer blocks and pass adjacent to the deadman. At least one anchor embedded in the deadman and is fastened to the transfer tie. At least one additional anchor may be secured to the deadman and fastened to an adjacent framing joist. Framing joists preferably have short tie straps overlapping all joist connections and fastened to the joists. Exterior wall covering material may be removed adjacent to the foundation sill plate and any wall sill plates.

Abstract: A stiffness decoupling assembly (22) is provided for the protection of buildings or other structures (20) subject to earthquakes, in order to prevent collapse or catastrophic failure of such structures (20). The preferred decoupling assembly (22) includes a plurality of elongated, relatively flexible, concrete-filled pipes (28) rigidly connected to the structure (20) and extending downwardly toward an underlying foundation (26), with at least certain of the pipes (28) being coupled to the foundation (26) for resisting overturning of the structure (20). A primary load-bearing column (46) rests upon the foundation (26) and receives the array of pipes (28); bearing means (32) is interposed between the upper end of the column (46) and structure (20) for permitting relatively lateral movement therebetween. The invention serves to decouple the lateral stiffness from the load-carrying strength of the column (46), to thereby reduce the transmissibility of ground acceleration to the protected structure (20).

Abstract: An apparatus for tying down and anchoring a building structure such as a mobile home (12). The apparatus comprises an elongated threaded rod assembly (16) which is anchored at its lower end (34) to a concrete base (14) and extends upwardly, first through the floor joist (22) and then up to the roof structure where it is connected to the rafters (48). The elongated rod assembly (16) includes a hold-down block (32) that connects upper threaded rod (30) and lower threaded road (28) together in an end-to-end relationship. The hold-down block (32) applies a downward force firmly holding the floor joist (22). The upper threaded rod 30 extends upwardly through a frame board (26) and an elongated bracket (40). An internally threaded lock-block (46) is screwed onto the end of the upper threaded rod (30) extending past the frame board (26) and bracket (40), firmly holding the roof structure.

Abstract: A flow-through cap and stirrup for reinforcement bars in a building wall and method of use thereof is disclosed. The building wall is formed from successive layers of masonry blocks having cells therethrough which form a hollow vertical core. Usually and particularly in earthquake prone areas, construction practices include the insertion and grouting in place of a pair of overlapping reinforcement bars within the core formed by the masonry blocks. The device of this invention is a cap and stirrup unit for holding the reinforcement bars in the requisite position. The device is formed from a coil spring with spaced apart coils, and has two elongated cells, namely, a cap portion and a stirrup portion. Each portion has a wall with a closed end and an open end. The cap has a channel which, when installed, accommodates the head of the lower reinforcement bar. Conversely, the stirrup has a channel which, when installed, accommodates the foot of the upper reinforcement bar.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anchoring assembly for securing an object such as heavy machinery to a foundation wherein the foundation is provided with a plurality of holes for accepting elongated mounting members from the object. The holes have barrier means such as a sleeve covering the surface of the holes. The size of the holes including the barrier means is appreciably greater than the size of the mounting members whereby voids are created between the mounting members and the barrier means. The holes connect with a drain at the end opposite the object, whereby fluid draining around the mounting members is conducted through the voids to the drain without contacting the foundation.

Abstract: A holdown apparatus is provided for securing a shear wall to a concrete base. The apparatus includes an upright tie member and a cooperating anchoring member. The upright tie member has (1) a tubular base, (2) a pair of spaced, upstanding anchoring plates mounted to the base and adapted to received a post, preferably an end post, of the shear wall and (3) a plurality of fasteners for extending through the anchoring plates and the post. The anchoring member includes a plate, a fastener for the upright tie member secured to the plate and a pair of support legs for the plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for tying elongated members together includes an attachment element and a mating centering element. In use, the attachment element is attached to one of the members to be tied and the centering element is used to align and juxtapose the attached member to a stationary member. Two coils of wire are wrapped around the attachment element and centering element. Upon separation of the rod attachment and rod centering elements, the coils of wire are adapted to tighten around the aligned members and tie the members together. The apparatus of the invention is particularly suited to blind tying reinforcing rods in a structure formed of concrete masonry units.

Abstract: An adjustable beam holder to be used with parallel spaced apart forming boards. The holder includes an elongated case with a longitudinal and centrally disposed slot that receives an elongated removably mounted connector member with an elongated protruding platform member on one side and the opposite side having perpendicularly mounted walls that are removably attached to the slot. Headed threaded shank members are inserted inside the case through openings defined by removable tabs formed on removable cap members mounted to the ends of the case. Readily detachable arms are mounted to the connector mounted to the case member in order to rest over the edges of forming wall and thereby aligning the upper wall flush with the plane defined by the upper edges.