Interlocking concrete construction method

Abstract

A method for interlocking precast concrete sections to create a unified whole. The method allows precast pieces to be substituted for in situ castings in certain applications. Each precast concrete piece has an interlocking feature. The interlocking features are pierced by at least one transverse opening. Once the transverse openings are aligned, a user pours a solidifying substance such as wet concrete into the aligned transverse holes. A reinforcing metal bar may also be placed in the holes. Once the concrete hardens, the precast pieces are linked together.

1 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces, comprising:
 a. providing a first precast concrete piece, having a first tang extending outward therefrom;   b. said first tang including at least one transverse opening;   c. providing a second precast concrete piece, having a second tang extending outward therefrom;   d. said second tang including at least one transverse opening;   e. placing said second precast concrete piece next to said first precast concrete piece in an orientation where said second tang lies over said first tang, and said at least one transverse opening in said second tang aligns with said at least one transverse opening in said first tang;   f. providing a solidifying substance;   g. filling said transverse opening in said second tang and said transverse opening in said first tang with said solidifying substance; and   h. allowing said solidifying substance to solidify, thereby locking said first and second precast concrete pieces together.   
     
     
         2 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a. providing a reinforcing member; and   b. placing said reinforcing member in said transverse openings in said first and second tangs.   
     
     
         3 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 1  wherein:
 a. said first tang includes a plurality of transverse openings; and 
 b. said second tang includes a plurality of transverse openings. 
 
     
     
         4 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said transverse openings are round. 
     
     
         5 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said reinforcing member is steel re-bar. 
     
     
         6 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 1 , wherein additional precast concrete pieces are attached using the same process in order to form a sidewalk. 
     
     
         7 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second precast concrete pieces include steel reinforcement. 
     
     
         8 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces, comprising:
 a. providing a first precast concrete piece, having a first interlocking feature extending outward therefrom;   b. said first interlocking feature including at least one transverse opening;   c. providing a second precast concrete piece, having a second interlocking feature extending outward therefrom;   d. said second interlocking feature including at least one transverse opening;   e. placing said second precast concrete piece next to said first precast concrete piece in an orientation where said second interlocking feature lies over said first interlocking feature, and said at least one transverse opening in said second interlocking feature aligns with said at least one transverse opening in said first interlocking feature;   f. providing a solidifying substance;   g. filling said transverse opening in said second interlocking feature and said transverse opening in said first interlocking feature with said solidifying substance; and   h. allowing said solidifying substance to solidify, thereby locking said first and second precast concrete pieces together.   
     
     
         9 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a. providing a reinforcing member; and   b. placing said reinforcing member in said transverse openings in said first and second tangs.   
     
     
         10 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 8  wherein:
 a. said first tang includes a plurality of transverse openings; and 
 b. said second tang includes a plurality of transverse openings. 
 
     
     
         11 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said transverse openings are round. 
     
     
         12 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said reinforcing member is steel re-bar. 
     
     
         13 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 8 , wherein additional precast concrete pieces are attached using the same process in order to form a sidewalk. 
     
     
         14 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said first and second precast concrete pieces include steel reinforcement. 
     
     
         15 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces, comprising:
 a. providing a first precast concrete piece, having a first tang extending outward therefrom;   b. said first tang including a plurality of transverse holes;   c. providing a second precast concrete piece, having a second tang extending outward therefrom;   d. said second tang including a plurality of transverse holes;   e. placing said second precast concrete piece next to said first precast concrete piece in an orientation where said second tang lies over said first tang, and said plurality of transverse holes in said second tang align with said plurality of transverse holes in said first tang;   f. providing a solidifying substance;   g. filling said transverse holes in said second tang and said transverse holes in said first tang with said solidifying substance; and   h. allowing said solidifying substance to solidify, thereby locking said first and second precast concrete pieces together.   
     
     
         16 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a. providing a reinforcing member; and   b. placing said reinforcing member in said transverse openings in said first and second tangs.   
     
     
         17 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 15  wherein:
 a. said first tang includes a plurality of transverse openings; and 
 b. said second tang includes a plurality of transverse openings. 
 
     
     
         18 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said transverse openings are round. 
     
     
         19 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said reinforcing member is steel re-bar. 
     
     
         20 . A method for connecting precast concrete pieces as recited in  claim 15 , wherein additional precast concrete pieces are attached using the same process in order to form a sidewalk.