Systems and Methods of Concrete Apparatus with Incorporated Lifter

摘要

Systems and methods for a concrete apparatus with incorporated lifter are provided. A concrete apparatus is formed by placing a reinforcement system in a mold. The reinforcement system comprises a lifter. Concrete is poured into the mold such that the lifter protrudes from the poured concrete. After the concrete has hardened and the mold is removed, the lifter is used to carry and position the concrete apparatus. After the concrete apparatus is positioned, the lifter is removed at the circumference of the concrete apparatus leaving no holes, thereby eliminating water leakage due to lifting methods.

主权项

1. A method of manufacture comprising:
providing a reinforcement structure; providing a lifter protruding from the reinforcement structure, the lifter integrated into the reinforcement structure by interweaving in an over and under method, the lifter further configured to fold down during application of concrete over the reinforcement cage in position in a mold and to spring up after the mold is removed; and applying concrete onto the reinforcement structure such that the lifter protrudes from a flush surface of the concrete.