Multiple layer polymer foam and concrete system for forming concrete walls, panels, floors, and decks
First Claim
1. An insulated concrete section comprising:
- a foam panel generally rectangular in shape having a length much greater than its width, an exterior surface, an opposite interior surface, at least one chase in said interior face parallel to the length of said panel, at least one channel in said exterior face;
reinforcement located within and proximate to said channel and to said exterior face; and
,concrete placed upon said exterior surface and into said channel forming a tee having an upright web, said concrete extending beyond said panel forming a header and an opposite footer across the width of said panel;
whereupon the concrete attains a certain thickness upon said exterior surface and said panel and said concrete attain a certain combined thickness.
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Abstract
Multiple layers of polymer foam form structural concrete into a desired planar shape that retains a foam panel when flat or upright. The polymer foam has a planar shape and an exterior surface with multiple channels into the panel. The channels are generally wider at the bottom and narrower towards the top, preferably a trapezoidal shape. In use, the panel is placed flat within a forming frame, exterior surface upwards. Then concrete is poured upon the exterior surface and into the channels. The trapezoidal shape of the channel prevents removal of the panel from the concrete. The concrete panel can then be used flat or upright as specified for a construction project.
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17 Claims
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1. An insulated concrete section comprising:
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a foam panel generally rectangular in shape having a length much greater than its width, an exterior surface, an opposite interior surface, at least one chase in said interior face parallel to the length of said panel, at least one channel in said exterior face; reinforcement located within and proximate to said channel and to said exterior face; and
,concrete placed upon said exterior surface and into said channel forming a tee having an upright web, said concrete extending beyond said panel forming a header and an opposite footer across the width of said panel; whereupon the concrete attains a certain thickness upon said exterior surface and said panel and said concrete attain a certain combined thickness. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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