Reinforcing element with slot and optional anchoring means and reinforced material incorporating same
AssigneeDomecrete Ltd.
InventorC. Geoffrey Hampson
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Abstract
There is disclosed a reinforcing element for reinforcing a solidified fluid mass such as concrete or refractory comprising an elongate shank having a slot extending along at least a portion of the length of the shank. The slot increases the surface area of the shank and increases the aspect ratio of the element to more firmly bond the element in the mass. Anchoring portions are provided at the ends of the shank and have a width greater than the diameter of the shank.
Claims25
A reinforcing element for reinforcing a solidified fluid mass, said element comprising:
- a generally straight elongate shank having a generally uniform outer diameter and a maximum length of approximately 60 mm;
- a generally straight slot defined along at least a portion of the length of said shank;
- and
- an anchoring means located at at least one of the end portions of said shank, said anchoring means having a width greater than said outer diameter;
- wherein said reinforcing element is adapted to bond with said solidified fluid mass, said bond being adapted to slip in the direction of said straight slot when said solidified fluid mass is under stress without significantly damaging said solidified fluid mass.
A reinforcing element for reinforcing a solidified fluid mass comprising:
- a generally straight elongate shank having a generally uniform outer diameter and a maximum length of approximately 60 mm;
- and
- a generally straight slot defined along at least a portion of the length of said shank;
- wherein said reinforcing element is adapted to bond with said solidified fluid mass, said bond being adapted to slip in the direction of said straight slot when said solidified fluid mass is under stress without significantly damaging said solidified fluid mass.
A reinforced material formed of a solidified fluid mass containing a plurality of reinforcing elements, each said reinforcing element comprising:
- a generally straight elongate shank having a generally uniform outer diameter and a maximum length of approximately 60 mm;
- a generally straight slot defined along at least a portion of the length of said shank;
- and
- an anchoring means at at least one of the end portions of the shank, said anchoring means having a width greater than said outer diameter;
- wherein said reinforcing elements are bonded to said solidified fluid mass, said bond being adapted to slip in the direction of said straight slot when said solidified fluid mass is under stress without significantly damaging said solidified fluid mass.
A reinforced material formed of a solidified fluid mass containing a plurality of reinforcing elements, each reinforcing element comprising:
- a generally straight elongate shank having a generally uniform outer diameter and a maximum length of approximately 60 mm;
- and
- a generally straight slot defined along at least a portion of the length of the shank;
- wherein said reinforcing elements are bonded to said solidified fluid mass, said bond being adapted to slip in the direction of said straight slot when said solidified fluid mass is under stress without significantly damaging said solidified fluid mass.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.