Modular concrete form system

Abstract

A modular concrete form system which can also reduce the amount of concrete required, while producing a concrete surface that is equal to or stronger than the conventional construction processes. A matrix is provided having two sidewalls with a plurality of arched segments spaced apart by concave troughs. Multiple matrixes can be linked together to create extended lengths to be terminated at various locations by the means of the termination units. The curing time of the concrete is extended because less concrete is in contact with the surface and slowing the curing time of the concrete has the result of improving the quality and minimizing the cracking.

1 . A mold form apparatus for casting of structures from cementitious material, comprising: 
 a sheet of material having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side edge, a second side edge, a first end, and a second end;    said sheet of material dimensioned for placement in an installed position within a recess defined by two sidewalls communicating with two endwalls; and    whereby said sheet of material in said installed position provides communication of said cementitious material deposited in said recess from said trough segments to said channels and thereafter is fixed in position therebetween, upon curing of said cementitious material.    
   
   
       2 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 1  additionally comprising: 
 said two sidewalls being comprised of a first sidewall disposed along said first side edge, and a second sidewall disposed along said second side edge in a unitary structure with said sheet of material.    
   
   
       3 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 2  additionally comprising: 
 each of said pair of endwalls being adapted for removable engagement with said sheet of material, at either said first end or said second end, whereby said pair of endwalls are removably engageable to said sheet of material to a communication with said sidewalls to form said recess between said sidewalls and said endwalls.    
   
   
       4 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 2  further comprising: 
 a first plurality of substantially parallel ridges disposed on said bottom surface between said first end and said second end;    a plurality of channels disposed between said first plurality of substantially parallel ridges;    a plurality of apertures communicating with said channels through said top surface; and    whereby said sheet of material in said installed position provides communication of said cementitious material deposited in said recess to said channels through said apertures and thereafter is fixed in position therebetween, upon curing of said cementitious material.    
   
   
       5 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 3  further comprising: 
 a first plurality of substantially parallel ridges disposed on said bottom surface between said first end and said second end;    a plurality of channels disposed between said first plurality of substantially parallel ridges;    a plurality of apertures communicating with said channels through said top surface; and    whereby said sheet of material in said installed position provides communication of said cementitious material deposited in said recess to said channels through said apertures and thereafter is fixed in position therebetween, upon curing of said cementitious material.    
   
   
       6 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 4  further comprising: 
 a second plurality of substantially parallel ridges disposed on said top surface between said first end and said second end;    a plurality of trough segments disposed between said first plurality of substantially parallel ridges, said trough segments communicating with said plurality of apertures; and    whereby said sheet of material in said installed position provides communication of said cementitious material deposited in said recess from said trough segments to said channels and thereafter is fixed in position therebetween, upon curing of said cementitious material.    
   
   
       7 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 5  further comprising: 
 a second plurality of substantially parallel ridges disposed on said top surface between said first end and said second end;    a plurality of trough segments disposed between said first plurality of substantially parallel ridges, said trough segments communicating with said plurality of apertures; and    whereby said sheet of material in said installed position provides communication of said cementitious material deposited in said recess from said trough segments to said channels and thereafter is fixed in position therebetween, upon curing of said cementitious material.    
   
   
       8 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 1  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second end of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       9 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 2  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second end of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       10 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 3  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second en, of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       11 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 4  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second en, of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       12 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 5  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second en, of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       13 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 6  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second en, of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       14 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 7  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material; and    each of said plurality of sheets of material adapted at said first end, for cooperative engagement with a respective said second en, of an adjacent one of said plurality of said sheets of material, whereby a plurality of said sheets of material may be engaged with each other, end to end, to define an elongated said mold form.    
   
   
       15 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 1  additionally comprising: 
 a plurality of said sheets of material each adapted at one of said first or said second side edges of said sheet of material, for cooperative engagement with an adjacent one of said first or second side edges on another of said plurality of sheets of material;    each of said plurality of sheets of material so engaged, having said endwalls engageable at respective first and second ends; and    whereby said recess can be formed in widths defined by the number of said plurality of said sheets of material engaged at adjacent side positions.    
   
   
       16 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 4  additionally comprising: 
 said mold form apparatus provided in a kit having a plurality of said sheets of material adapted for cooperative engagement with each other;    said kit also including a plurality of said endwalls; and    means for fixing said mold form apparatus in place to an underlying surface.    
   
   
       17 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 5  additionally comprising: 
 said mold form apparatus provided in a kit having a plurality of said sheets of material adapted for cooperative engagement with each other;    said kit also including a plurality of said endwalls; and    means for fixing said mold form apparatus in place to an underlying surface.    
   
   
       18 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 6  additionally comprising: 
 said mold form apparatus provided in a kit having a plurality of said sheets of material adapted for cooperative engagement with each other;    said kit also including a plurality of said endwalls; and    means for fixing said mold form apparatus in place to an underlying surface.    
   
   
       19 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 7  additionally comprising: 
 said mold form apparatus provided in a kit having a plurality of said sheets of material adapted for cooperative engagement with each other;    said kit also including a plurality of said endwalls; and    means for fixing said mold form apparatus in place to an underlying surface.    
   
   
       20 . The mold form apparatus of  claim 7  additionally comprising: 
 means to render said sidewalls frangible at a bottom edge of said sidewalls, whereby said sidewalls may be easily separated from said sheet of material.