Hollow bar for temperature control and reinforcement of concrete elements and structures
(10) WO2024173365A1
(22) 13.02.20213
(43) 22.08.2024
(57) Systems, methods, and devices for supporting a concrete substrate and providing temperature control are disclosed. The system includes a supporting member and a temperature control device. The supporting member includes a concrete substrate and at least a first bar disposed within the concrete substrate. The first bar defines a channel longitudinally extending from the first end to the second end. The first bar has a first cross-sectional area as measured in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis that is greater than or equal to a cross-sectional area requirement of a solid bar disposed within the concrete substrate under Building Code Requirements (e.g., ACI 318). The temperature control device is coupled to the first bar and is configured to control the temperature of the concrete substrate.
(71) Ohio State Innovation Foundation, US
