Patent ID: 6951329

Claim:
A system for forming a concrete structure, comprising: a plurality of forms configured to be secured togeather in a generally edge-to-edge arrangement and also in a spaced, confronting arrangement to define a space for receiving poured concrete therebetween: each said form including at least one first tie rod engaging portion and at least one second tie rod engaing portion diaposed on said form, such that tie rods engaged with said first end second tie rod engaging portions extend through said space for receiving poured concrete; said first tie rod engaging portion configured to receive a tie rod of a first type, said second tie rod engaging portion configured to receive a tie rod of a second type; wherein the first type of tie rod is a non-removable tie rod with frangible ends, and the second type of tie rod is removable from said space; at least one bracket couplable with one of said plurality of forms, proximate one of said second tie rod engaging portions, said bracket and said second tie rod engaging portion cooperating to support a tie rod of the second type on said frame; and wherein said bracket comprises a bracket plate and first and second leg members extending in a direction normal to said bracket plate, said first leg member configured to engage said first tie rod engaging portion, said second leg member configured to engage said second tie rod engaging portion.