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A system and method for securing an insulated concrete wall form to an existing support/bracing structure such as a strongback for keeping the form straight and plumb during construction. The attachment system uses a flexible member, such as a tensioning plastic strap, to hold the strongback against

A system and method for securing an insulated concrete wall form to an existing support/bracing structure such as a strongback for keeping the form straight and plumb during construction. The attachment system uses a flexible member, such as a tensioning plastic strap, to hold the strongback against insulated panels of the insulated concrete wall form. Openings are cut through the insulated panels to provide a pathway for the strap. A horizontal anchoring bar is positioned in the insulated concrete wall form to secure the strap. The strap is threaded through one of the openings, wrapped around the anchoring bar and then threaded out through the other opening. The strap is wrapped around a strongback and the ends of the strap are secured using a crimp connector. A wedge may also be inserted between the strongback and the strap and pressed downwardly to adjust the tension of the strap and align the insulated concrete wall form against the strongback.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A bracing system in combination with an insulated wall form, said combination comprising:said wall form having generally parallel spaced panels, at least one of which is formed from insulating material, and at least one bridging member connecting the panels together wit

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A bracing system in combination with an insulated wall form, said combination comprising:said wall form having generally parallel spaced panels, at least one of which is formed from insulating material, and at least one bridging member connecting the panels together with said at least one bridging member having opposite end plates, each of which is positioned at least partially within one of said panels;a first member for bracing the wall form during construction;a second member adapted to be set in pourable building material received in the wall form, said second member being supported on said at least one bridging member; anda flexible tensioning member attaching said first member and said second member, said second member distributing loads to the wall form through said at least one bridging member.