METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING CURVILINEAR STRUCTURES

摘要

A method of constructing curvilinear structures utilizes an armature mast (12), an armature boom (14) having a vertically and horizontally rotatable arm (18) terminating in a reinforcing rod (rebar) tying guide (20), and associated hardware. The tying guide (20) is aligned with a piece of vertical rebar (50), and a separate piece of horizontal rebar (60) is placed adjacent and generally perpendicular to the vertical rebar (50) securing thereto. The tying guide (20) is then moved to engage an adjacent piece of vertical rebar (50), and the horizontal piece is bent inward for securing thereto. As the armature boom (14) is moved about the mast (12) and progressively raised, further vertical and horizontal pieces of rebar can be brought into juxtaposition and secured, thus generating a non-planar grid (92) of rebar and other desired rebar weaves (crossing patterns). An impermeable layer (80) is placed over the grid (92), and a hardening material is applied to form a rigid shell.