Composite hoop tie for concrete
AssigneePower Brace, LLC
InventorTimothy P. Heady
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Abstract
A concrete tie is provided for joining together adjacent slabs of concrete. The tie includes a flat center portion which sits upon the subgrade, and opposite end portions which are inclined upwardly to extend into the concrete when the concrete is poured. The ties are made of a non-corrosive material to eliminate concrete spalling. The ties are formed as a continuous loop, with curved opposite ends.
Claims13
A concrete tie and adjacent slabs of concrete poured on a subgrade to form a joint between the slabs, the tie comprising:
- a loop of non-corrosive material comprising:
- (a) a flat central portion having opposing side edges positioned between and in direct contact with both the poured concrete and the subgrade;
- and
- (b) angled portions rigidly secured to the opposing side edges of the flat central portion at opposite ends of the flat central portion and inclined upwardly from opposite ends of the flat central portion, wherein the angled portions are in direct contact only with the poured concrete;
- and
- wherein the loop is continuous.
The concrete tie of claim wherein the loop is fiberglass.
A concrete tie and adjacent slabs of concrete poured on a subgrade to form a joint between the slabs, the tie comprising:
- a loop of non-corrosive material comprising:
- (a) a flat central portion having opposing side edges positioned between and in direct contact with both the poured concrete and the subgrade;
- and
- (b) angled portions rigidly secured to the opposing side edges of the flat central portion at opposite ends of the flat central portion and inclined upwardly from opposite ends of the flat central portion, wherein the angled portions are in direct contact only with the poured concrete;
- wherein the loop is continuous and homogeneous;
- wherein the loop has a midpoint configured to be positioned beneath the joint between the adjacent slabs;
- and
- wherein the opposing side members further comprise two parallel side members and at least one cross brace extending between the opposing sides.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.