Structural wall apparatuses, systems, and methods

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a foundation wall.

1 . A foundation wall, comprising: 
 two studs that each comprise concrete; and    a stud coupling element in sheet form, the stud coupling element extending between the two studs.    
   
   
       2 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the two studs each further comprise a channel and the stud coupling element further comprises a first end and a second end, the first and second ends each secured by one of the two studs.  
   
   
       3 . The foundation wall of  claim 2 , wherein the two studs each further comprise a channel and the first and second ends of the stud coupling element are each secured within the channel of one of the two studs.  
   
   
       4 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , further comprising first through fourth surfaces, the fourth surface comprising a protective layer.  
   
   
       5 . The foundation wall of  claim 4 , wherein the protective layer comprises polymer.  
   
   
       6 . The foundation wall of  claim 5 , wherein the polymer comprises a heavy duty polymer.  
   
   
       7 . The foundation wall of  claim 4 , wherein second and third surfaces comprise the protective layer.  
   
   
       8 . The foundation wall of  claim 4 , further comprising a wall insulating element that is disposed between the stud coupling element and the protective layer.  
   
   
       9 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , further comprising a wall insulating element.  
   
   
       10 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element comprises steel.  
   
   
       11 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element comprises polymer.  
   
   
       12 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element comprises wood.  
   
   
       13 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , the stud coupling element further extends along the first surface of each stud.  
   
   
       14 . The foundation wall of  claim 13 , wherein the studs each comprise a side surface that faces the interior of the foundation wall, the stud coupling element further extending along each side surface.  
   
   
       15 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element is positioned upright and further extends at least partway between the first and second surfaces of the foundation wall.  
   
   
       16 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element is positioned upright and extends substantially straight between the two studs.  
   
   
       17 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element is positioned upright and extends between the two studs along a curve.  
   
   
       18 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element is positioned upright and is bent between the two studs.  
   
   
       19 . The foundation wall of  claim 18 , wherein the stud coupling is bent between the two studs in a “V” shape.  
   
   
       20 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the stud coupling element is notched between the two studs.  
   
   
       21 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , further comprising first through fourth surfaces and a footer element, the footer element coupled with the two studs.  
   
   
       22 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , wherein the two studs are reinforced.  
   
   
       23 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , further comprising a corner support element that is coupled with one of the two studs.  
   
   
       24 . The foundation wall of  claim 23 , wherein the corner support element includes a foam portion.  
   
   
       25 . The foundation wall of  claim 1 , further comprising a third stud, the third stud coupled with one of the two studs.  
   
   
       26 . A structure comprising a foundation wall, the foundation wall comprising: 
 two studs; and    a stud coupling element, the stud coupling element extending between the two studs and being secured to the two studs.    
   
   
       27 . The structure of  claim 26 , wherein the foundation wall further comprises a top surface, bottom surface, inner surface that faces an interior portion of a structure, and an outer surface that faces space exterior to the structure, the outer surface comprising a protective layer.  
   
   
       28 . The structure of  claim 27 , wherein the bottom surface of the foundation wall comprises the protective layer.  
   
   
       29 . The structure of  claim 27 , wherein the top surface of the foundation wall comprises the protective layer.  
   
   
       30 . The structure of  claim 27 , further comprising a wall insulating element disposed between the outer surface of the foundation wall and the stud coupling element.  
   
   
       31 . The structure of  claim 26 , wherein the two studs each comprise a ledge.  
   
   
       32 . The structure of  claim 31 , wherein the structure comprises a brick facade supported by the ledges of the two studs.  
   
   
       33 . The structure of  claim 31 , wherein the structure comprises a garage that includes a garage foundation, a portion of the garage foundation supported by the ledges of the two studs.  
   
   
       34 . The structure of  claim 26 , wherein the structure is a house.  
   
   
       35 . The structure of  claim 26 , wherein the structure is a commercial building.  
   
   
       36 . A foundation wall, comprising: 
 first and second studs;    a leg positioned between the first and second studs; and    first and second stud coupling elements, the first stud coupling element extending between the first stud and the leg, and the second stud coupling element extending between the second stud and the leg.    
   
   
       37 . The foundation wall of  claim 36 , further comprising a sill extending between the first and second studs.  
   
   
       38 . The foundation wall of  claim 36 , wherein the leg is a window leg for supporting a window positioned within the foundation wall.  
   
   
       39 . The foundation wall of  claim 36 , wherein the leg is a beam pocket leg for supporting a support beam.