Method of forming concrete structures using panels having flexible barriers
First Claim
1. In a method of forming self-sustaining concrete structures from flowable concrete pours, the improvement comprising:
- installing a flexible barrier element on at least a first forming panel;
combining the first forming panel with other panels to create a form into which flowable concrete is poured and retained as it cures;
using the barrier element to reduce leakage from between the first forming panel and an adjacent panel during the formation process;
removing the first forming panel from the concrete structure after curing without removing the barrier element from the first forming panel; and
reusing the first forming panel to create another form.
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Abstract
A forming panel and method for using the same in construction of self-sustaining concrete wall structures is provided wherein a flexible barrier element is provided along a margin on the forming panel for impeding the flow of water and fine particles of a concrete mix pour past the barrier element. The margin may be along the perimeter edge of the forming panel or along an opening interior to the perimeter of the forming panel. When located near the perimeter, the flexible barrier element may be positioned in a slot extending parallel to the margin and located in the frame. When located near an interior opening, the barrier element may be provided on a reinforcing member positioned around the opening or on a door which shifts to improve access through the opening during placement of forming ties or the like. The forming panel may be coupled with adjacent forming members to provide a wall system, and two wall systems may be connected by forming ties to provide a channel for receipt of a concrete pour therebetween.
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1. In a method of forming self-sustaining concrete structures from flowable concrete pours, the improvement comprising:
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installing a flexible barrier element on at least a first forming panel;
combining the first forming panel with other panels to create a form into which flowable concrete is poured and retained as it cures;
using the barrier element to reduce leakage from between the first forming panel and an adjacent panel during the formation process;
removing the first forming panel from the concrete structure after curing without removing the barrier element from the first forming panel; and
reusing the first forming panel to create another form. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of forming self-sustaining concrete structures from flowable concrete pours comprising the steps of:
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providing a first forming panel having a face plate presenting a first surface oriented for receiving concrete thereagainst, a second surface angled relative to the first surface, an elongated margin therebetween, and an elongated flexible barrier element mounted on said forming panel proximate said margin;
pouring a concrete mix along at least a portion of said first surface in engagement with at least a portion of said margin;
allowing said concrete to cure to a hardened state while impeding the flow of the concrete mix past the flexible barrier; and
removing the forming panel from the cured concrete structure. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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