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Directed cracking in concrete panel manufacture

US4416842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1981
Grant dateNov 22, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB28B11/16
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacture in which the formation of unsightly stress cracks in sandwich-like panels of prestressed concrete are prevented by the formation of a "contraction joint" at selected locations in the panel's outer layer of concrete during its manufacture.

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