Method of erecting polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ

Abstract

A kit ( 100 ) for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ is disclosed. The aforesaid kit comprises: (a) a framework ( 110 ) defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open flank areas; the frame ( 110 ) provided with securing means; and (b) a plurality of reinforcement members ( 120 ) being securable within the frame ( 110 ) by means of the securing means. The kit ( 100 ) further comprises a plurality of panels ( 140 ) configured to overcast the flank area. The panels ( 140 ) are securable to the reinforcement members ( 120 ). A volume defined by the framework ( 110 ) and the panels ( 140 ) is fillable with a filler for solidifying said en closure.

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         22 . A kit for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ; said kit comprising:
 a. a framework defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open flank areas; said framework provided with securing means;   b. a plurality of reinforcement members being securable within said framework by means of said securing means;   c. means for overcasting said open flank areas;   wherein said means for overcasting said open flank areas further comprises a plurality of panels; said panels are securable to said reinforcement members; a volume defined by said framework and said panels is finable with a filler for solidifying said enclosure.   
     
     
         23 . The kit according to  claim 22 , wherein said framework comprises at least one opening for inserting said filler into said slab volume. 
     
     
         24 . The kit according to  claim 22 , wherein at least one of the following holds true:
 a. said filler is selected from the group consisting of concrete, dirt, animal dung and any combination thereof;   b. said securing means is selected from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any combination thereof;   c. said panel is selected from the group consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and any combination thereof;   d. said panel is defined by a steel mesh and a liner;   e. said enclosure is temporary;   f. said enclosure is permanent;   g. said enclosure is configured as a dwelling;   h. said enclosure is usable for constructing an object selected from the group consisting of a levee or dike construction, a floating dock, a non-floating dock, a dock foundation, an oil rig, a drilling tube and any combination thereof.   
     
     
         25 . The kit according to  claim 22 , wherein at least one of the following holds true:
 a. said enclosure is configured as a gabion useful for flooding control;   b. said enclosure is configured as an explosion-proof and/or bullet-proof shelter;   c. said enclosure is configured as a barrier useful for earth erosion control.   
     
     
         26 . The kit according to  claim 22 , wherein at least one of the following holds true:
 a. said framework consists of a number of constructional elements connectable to each other to be configured into a frame;   b. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a regular polyhedron with a face number greater than five;   c. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a cube;   d. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a parallelepiped;   e. edge sizes of said polygonal enclosure are a-tuple, where a is a size of a smallest parallelepiped edge.   
     
     
         27 . The kit according to  claim 22 , wherein at least one of the following holds true:
 a. said framework comprises a plurality standard interchangeable constructional elements providing configuration flexibility of said enclosure to be erected;   b. said framework and standard interchangeable constructional elements and said panels are adapted for providing an accommodation unit for personnel or goods;   c. said framework and standard interchangeable constructional elements and said panels are adapted for providing a unit suitable for filling with earth or ballast-like materials for use in earthworks.   
     
     
         28 . A method of erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ: said method comprising the steps of:
 a. providing a kit for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ comprising:
 i. a framework defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open flank areas; said frame provided with securing means; 
 ii. a plurality of reinforcement members being securable within said frame by means of said securing means; 
 iii. means for overcasting said open flank areas; 
   b. erecting said frame;   c. securing said plurality of reinforcement members to said frame by means of said securing means;   d. overcasting said open flank areas;   e. filling said framework with a filler;   wherein said method further comprises a step of overcasting said open area by means a plurality of panels which are secured to said reinforcement members secured within said frame; a volume defined by said framework and said panels secured to said reinforcement members is filled with a filler for solidifying said enclosure.   
     
     
         29 . The method according to  claim 28 , wherein said step of filling said slab volume with filler is performed through at least one opening within said frame. 
     
     
         30 . The method according to  claim 28 , wherein at least one of the following holds true:
 a. said filler is selected from the group consisting building materials such as of concrete, dirt, earth, animal dung and any combination thereof;   b. said plurality of reinforcement members is secured by said securing means selected from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any combination thereof;   c. said panel is selected from the group consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and any combination thereof;   d. said step of erecting said frame comprises connecting a number of constructional elements to each other into said frame;   e. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a regular polyhedron with a face number more than five;   f. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a cube;   g. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a parallelepiped;   h. edge sizes of said polygonal enclosure are a-tuple, where a is a size of a smallest parallelepiped edge.   
     
     
         31 . The method according to  claim 28 , further comprising a step of relocating said polygonal reinforced enclosure. 
     
     
         32 . A kit for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ; said kit comprising:
 a. a framework defining overall slab dimensions and having open flank areas; said frame provided with securing means;   b. a plurality of reinforcement members;   c. means for overcasting said open flank areas;   wherein plurality of reinforcement members are securable within said frame by means of said securing means; said means for overcasting said open flank areas-further comprises a plurality of panels which are securable to said reinforcement members; a slab volume defined by said framework and said panels secured to said reinforcement members is fillable with a filler for solidifying said slab.   
     
     
         33 . The kit according to  claim 32 , wherein said frame comprises at least one opening for inserting said filler into said slab volume. 
     
     
         34 . The kit according to  claim 32 , wherein said filler is selected from the group consisting of concrete, dirt, animal dung and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         35 . The kit according to  claim 32 , wherein said securing means is selected from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         36 . The kit according to  claim 32 , wherein said panel is selected from the group consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         37 . The kit according to  claim 32 , wherein said frame consists of a number of constructional elements connectable to each other to be configured into said frame. 
     
     
         38 . The kit according to  claim 32 , wherein said panel is defined by a steel mesh and a liner. 
     
     
         39 . A method of manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ: said method comprising the steps of:
 a. providing a kit for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ comprising:
 i. a framework defining overall slab dimensions and having open flank areas; said frame provided with securing means; 
 ii. a plurality of reinforcement members; 
 iii. means for overcasting said overcasting said flank areas; said means is securable to said reinforcement members; 
   b. erecting said frame;   c. securing said plurality of reinforcement members to said frame by means of said securing means;   d. overcasting said open areas;   e. filling said framework with a filler;   wherein said step of securing said plurality of reinforcement members is performed within said frame; said step of overcasting said open areas comprises a-securing a plurality of panels to said reinforcement members; a slab volume defined by said framework and said panels secured to said reinforcement members is filled with a filler for solidifying said slab.   
     
     
         40 . The method according to  claim 39 , wherein at least one of the following holds true:
 a. said step of filling said slab volume with filler is performed through at least one opening within said frame;   b. said filler is selected from the group consisting of concrete, dirt, animal dung and any combination thereof;   c. said plurality of reinforcement members is secured by said securing means selected from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any combination thereof;   d. said panel is selected from the group consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and any combination thereof;   e. said step of erecting said frame comprises connecting a number of constructional elements to each other into said frame.   
     
     
         41 . A method of manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ: said method comprising the steps of:
 a. providing a kit for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ comprising:
 i. a framework defining overall slab dimensions and having open flank areas; said frame provided with securing means; 
 ii. a plurality of reinforcement members being securable within said frame by means of said securing means; 
 iii. a plurality of panels configured to overcast said flank area; said panels are securable to said reinforcement members; 
   b. erecting said frame;   c. securing said plurality of reinforcement members within said frame by means of said securing means;   d. filling said framework with a filler;   wherein said method further comprises a step of overcasting said open area with by means of securing said plurality of panels to said reinforcement members; a slab volume defined by said framework and said panels is filled with a filler for solidifying said slab.