Method of straightening and reinforcing a block wall
OwnerDonald E. WHEATLEYinventor
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Abstract
A method of straightening a block wall having an inwardly bowed shape in a central region between an upper end and a lower end includes mounting a tensile member between the upper end and the lower end of the block wall. A tension force is applied on the tensile member to apply a compression force on the bowed block wall for a period of time until the bow in the block wall is straightened to a desired amount. Once the bowed block wall is straightened by a desired amount, a reinforcement member is applied to the straightened block wall.
Claims7
A method of straightening a block wall having an inwardly bowed shape in a central region between an upper end and a lower end, comprising:
- mounting a strap member between the upper end and the lower end of the block wall with an upper end of the strap member being a surface of the upper end of the block wall and with a lower end of the strap member being generally flush with a surface of the lower end of the block wall;
- applying a tension force on the strap member with an adjustable spring mechanism to apply a compression force against the bowed block wall for a period of time until the bow in the block wall is straightened to a desired amount;
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- applying a reinforcement member to the straightened block wall.
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