Structural assembly system
AssigneeTac-Fast Systems SA
InventorJoseph R. Pacione
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Abstract
Re-attachable structural assemblies incorporating complementary area fastening elements comprising hook and loop elements over extended rigid contact surfaces between structural members of an assembly are disclosed for use in the construction industry in relation to: temporary formwork for casting concrete; precast concrete components for permanent installation of finished surfaces; and, fabricated floor and wall systems including joists, sub-floors, and floor covering surface units. The use of synthetic hook and loop attachment systems affords significant savings in time, labor, and frequently in materials, particularly in the temporary formwork application.
Claims14
A building construction for making walls, ceilings or floors comprising:
- a structure formed from a settable material having at least one substantial planar first surface, and
- an overlay covering including, a front surface substantially covered in a part of hook and loop fastening system and an opposing rear surface,
- wherein, the rear surface of the overlay covering is embedded in the first surface during the manufacture of the structure.
A method of constructing a wall, ceiling or floor, the method comprising the steps of:
- erecting a form work including:
- a sheathing member having a front surface and having a part of a hook and loop fastening system on the front surface;
- and
- an overlay covering substantially covered on a front surface thereof with a part of a hook and loop fastening system of complementary attachability to that on the first surface of the sheathing member, and having an opposing rear surface;
- wherein the front surface of the overlay covering is fastened to the front surface of the sheathing member through the fastening system;
- pouring a settable material against the rear surface of the overlay covering;
- setting the material;
- and
- dismantling the form work from the structure, including removing the sheathing member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.