Patent ID: 8535592
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: E04G

Abstract:
1. A method of laying a concrete footing comprising: providing a set of forms each comprising, providing on each of the frame members a first bridging member extending across the side waits thereof at or adjacent the top of the side mills so a to connect the side waits; providing on each of the side walls of each of the frame members at least two legs at spaced positions therealong and extending downwardly from a bottom edge of the side was for engaging into the ground; providing on each of the frame members further bridging members extending across the side walls thereof at or adjacent the top of the side walls so as to connect the side walls: the first and further bridging member holding the side walls in generally parallol position a required spacing defining the area; said first bridging member comprising a lift element defining a tubular opening extending in a direction transverse to the side walls; lifting the frame member by inserting a fork of a fork lift vehicle through the tubular opening with the fork extending across the side walls; placing the respective frame member at a required location; engaging the legs on the frame member on the ground and pressing the frame member downwardly using the fork on the fork lift vehicle so that pressing on the frame member forces the legs into the ground to a required height relative to the ground; with the legs engaged into the ground, adjusting the legs in height relative to the frame member so as to level the side walls of the frame member at a required orientation relative to the ground; pouring the concrete between the side walls of the frame member; and, after setting of the concrete, inserting the fork of the fork lift vehicle into the tubular opening of the first bridging member across the top of the concrete and across the frame member so a to lift the elongate frame member from the concrete.