KENYON CORBETT BARNES
Pilots in San Leandro, CA
License number
California A3577471
Issued Date
May 2015
Expiration Date
May 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 2419, San Leandro, CA 94577
Professional information
Masonry Reinforcement System
US Patent:
6505450, Jan 14, 2003
Filed:
Feb 22, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/507010
Inventors:
Reginald A. J. Locke - San Francisco CA 94114
Kenyon Barnes - San Leandro CA 94577
Kenyon Barnes - San Leandro CA 94577
International Classification:
E02D 3700
US Classification:
525145, 52514, 52712, 52565, 52432, 5274214, 5274216, 5274712
Abstract:
A masonry reinforcement system includes a number of tensioning rods extending from the top to the bottom of a masonry wall structure in spaced columns. In each column, several rod segments are interconnected at each floor diaphragm using a double conical connector assembly. In portions of the wall structure where rod columns cannot be placed, such as window regions, spring tensioning assemblies are installed using a similar double conical connector assembly. Each type of connector assembly is embedded in a pocket formed in the masonry wall structure using a hardenable grout. After installation, the rods are post-tensioned to provide a compressive axial load to the masonry wall structure. The spring tensioner assemblies are tensioned prior to applying the grout to the void in the wall. For deteriorated masonry walls, reinforcing members are installed in bore holes formed in the mortar using a hard epoxy bonding agent and a finishing mortar layer so that the reinforcing members blend into the appearance of the masonry wall structure.