Structural wall apparatuses, systems, and methods

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatuses for a foundation wall.

1 . A process for forming at least a portion of a foundation wall, comprising: 
 forming a foundation wall panel, the forming of the foundation wall panel comprising coupling two studs with a footer element and coupling a stud coupling element with the two studs, the stud coupling element extending between the two studs.    
   
   
       2 . The process of  claim 1 , further comprising coupling a protective layer with the two studs.  
   
   
       3 . The process of  claim 2 , further comprising positioning a wall insulating element between the stud coupling element and the protective layer.  
   
   
       4 . The process of  claim 1 , further comprising coupling a corner support element with the foundation wall panel.  
   
   
       5 . The process of  claim 4 , further comprising coupling the corner support element with the footer element.  
   
   
       6 . The process of  claim 1 , further comprising coupling a leg with the footer element.  
   
   
       7 . The process of  claim 6 , wherein the leg is a door leg.  
   
   
       8 . The process of  claim 6 , wherein the leg is a window leg.  
   
   
       9 . The process of  claim 6 , wherein the leg is a beam pocket leg.  
   
   
       10 . The process of  claim 6 , further comprising coupling a sill with the leg.  
   
   
       11 . A process for forming at least a portion of a foundation wall, comprising: 
 forming a foundation wall panel, the forming of the foundation wall panel comprising coupling two studs with a footer element and coupling a protective layer with the two studs.    
   
   
       12 . The process of  claim 11 , wherein the protective layer extends at least along a portion of the bottom surface of the foundation wall.  
   
   
       13 . A process for installing at least a portion of a foundation wall, comprising: 
 coupling two foundation wall panels with one another, the two foundation wall panels each comprising two studs and a stud coupling element that extends between the two studs; and    coupling the two foundation wall panels with a foundation.    
   
   
       14 . The process of  claim 13 , further comprising treating the two foundation wall panels.  
   
   
       15 . The process of  claim 14 , wherein the treating increases resistance to moisture penetration in the foundation wall.  
   
   
       16 . The process of  claim 14 , wherein the treating includes applying a sealant to the two foundation wall panels.  
   
   
       17 . The process of  claim 14 , wherein the treating includes coupling a gasket to the two foundation wall panels.  
   
   
       18 . The process of  claim 14 , wherein the two foundation wall panels each further comprise a protective layer, and wherein the treating includes heat welding the protective layers together.  
   
   
       19 . The process of  claim 13 , further comprising applying a finishing layer to the two foundation wall panels.  
   
   
       20 . The process of  claim 13 , further comprising coupling the footer element with a floor.  
   
   
       21 . A system for forming a foundation wall, comprising: 
 a form configurable for casting studs of a foundation wall, the studs having a common cross section along at least a portion of each of their lengths; and    spacers that may each be placed in the form to configure the form for casting a different type of the studs.    
   
   
       22 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein one of the different types of the studs is a brick ledge stud.  
   
   
       23 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein one of the different types of the studs is a frost wall stud.  
   
   
       24 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the form is further configurable for casting legs of the foundation wall, the legs having the common cross section along at least a portion of each of their lengths, the system further comprising additional spacers that may each be placed in the form to further configure the form for casting a different type of the legs.  
   
   
       25 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein one of the different types of the legs is a beam door leg.  
   
   
       26 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein one of the different types of the legs is a window leg.  
   
   
       27 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein one of the different types of the legs is a beam pocket leg.  
   
   
       28 . The system of  claim 24 , wherein the form is further configurable for casting sills of the foundation wall, the sills having the common cross section along at least a portion of each of their lengths, the system further comprising spacers that may each be placed in the form to further configure the form for casting a different type of the sills.  
   
   
       29 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein one of the different types of the sills is a beam pocket sill.  
   
   
       30 . The system of  claim 28 , wherein one of the different types of the sills is a window sill.  
   
   
       31 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the common cross section is approximately 2.5 inches by 8.5 inches.  
   
   
       32 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the common cross section is approximately 2.5 inches by 6.5 inches.  
   
   
       33 . A cast foundation wall system, comprising: 
 a plurality of forms having common inside dimensions; and    a spacer to be placed inside any one of the forms to create a void in a material cast in the form.    
   
   
       34 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein the void is shaped like the spacer.  
   
   
       35 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein the material includes concrete.  
   
   
       36 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein the material includes concrete and steel.  
   
   
       37 . The system of  claim 33 , wherein a first of the inside dimensions is approximately 2.5 inches.  
   
   
       38 . The system of  claim 37 , wherein a second of the inside dimensions is approximately 8.5 inches.  
   
   
       39 . The system of  claim 37 , wherein a second of the inside dimensions is approximately 6.5 inches.  
   
   
       40 . The system of  claim 33 , further comprising casting the material in the form.