Apparatus and systems for connection to one-sided and two-sided insulated concrete walls

Abstract

An apparatus for attaching to a first expanded polystyrene (EPS) panel, connectible with an opposing second panel, may include a body attachable to the first EPS panel, a plurality of extension members projecting from the body, and a plurality of hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of extension members distal the body, each of the hinge members defining an aperture, wherein each of the hinge members is an offset distance from the first EPS panel. The plurality of hinge members are for receiving a connecting member inserted therethrough, the connecting member for attaching to the second panel. A system may include the apparatus, the connecting member and an attaching member for attaching to the second panel, wherein the attaching member may be rotatably attached to the connecting member. A system may also include two apparatuses, each connected to a EPS panel and hingeably connected to a connecting member.

Description

APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONNECTION TO ONE-SIDED AND TWO-SIDED INSULATED CONCRETE WALLSTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure pertains generally to apparatus and systems relating to insulated concrete walls and in particular to apparatus and systems for connected an insulated concrete wall with a panel or another insulated concrete wall.BACKGROUND

[0002] Both below-grade and above -grade concrete walls in building construction are commonly constructed using insulated concrete forms (ICF) systems. In conventional concrete wall-forming systems, a pair of panels may be set up with a spacing corresponding to a desired thickness of the finished wall to form a cavity between the panels. The form panels may be secured in position using form ties or other means extending between the form panels.

[0003] Fluid concrete is then introduced into the formwork cavity. After the concrete has cured sufficiently, the formwork panels are removed from the concrete wall. It is generally desirable to insulate both above grade and below-grade building walls, in order to minimize through-wall heat transfer both from inside the building to the outside and from the outside into the building. By minimizing heat transfer, wall insulation reduces heating costs in cold weather, and reduces air conditioning costs in warm weather or enhances the comfort of persons in buildings that do not have air conditioning. For concrete walls constructed using conventional methods, insulation is typically applied to one or both wall surfaces, such as in the form of plastic foam insulation panels glued or otherwise attached to the concrete surface, or the form of fiberglass batts incorporated into stud walls or strapping systems installed adjacent to the wall surface. These conventional wall insulation methods and systems add to the total time and cost of building construction.

[0004] ICF systems combine plastic foam insulation panels and spacing means (such as plastic tie members) to create assemblies in which the insulation panels take the place of conventional wall form panels (e.g., plywood forms), and remain in place as permanent insulation after the concrete wall has been cast and cured. ICF systems thus reduce or eliminate the need to strip forms from the finished wall, thereby reducing construction labour costs. As well, construction time and costs are further reduced because wall insulation does not have to be installed as a separate task subsequent to wall construction.

[0005] Some ICF systems comprise folding or hinged web or connectors to improve spatial utilization during transport. U.S. Patent 7,082,732 entitled “Insulated Concrete Wall Forming System and Hinged Bridging Webs discloses a bridging web for linking a first and second wall panel, the first and second wall panels extending parallel to one another. The bridging web has a first and second end member, each of which extend between a first edge mountable within the wall panels and a second edge. The second edge has a first hinge element. The first end member is mountable within the first wall panel and the second end member is mountable within the second wall panel. A central section extends between a pair of second hinge elements and is mountable between the first hinge element of the first end member and the first hinge element of the second end member. One of the first and second hinge elements is a pin and the other of the first and second hinge elements includes at least one first knuckle and at least one second knuckle. The pin defines a vertical hinge axis. The first knuckle is vertically displaced from the second knuckle, and the first and second knuckles are adapted to bear on opposing surfaces of the pin.

[0006] Existing ICF systems are designed to have two or both sides with expanded polystyrene (EPS) panels. There remains a need to provide a foldable web link for applications wherein ICF walls are attached to non-EPS panels.SUMMARY

[0007] Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems and apparatus for providing a one-sided ICF while the other side is another material such as exposed concrete for a harder non-combustible surface.

[0008] The use and adoption of ICF walls continue in the construction industry, wherein applications have EPS panels on two or both sides of a wall. Some ICF products have attempted to provide a solution with a EPS panel on one side but involve complicated retrofits that only work with proprietary ICFs. There are at least four identified issues of such retrofits. First, ICFs were designed to be used with two-sided foam or EPS panel forms. Second, as ICFs were not designed to work with forming plywood, their web and / or tie spacings are not compatible. Third, the retrofits tend to be expensive as they are generally specific to a particular ICF and do not use common parts or components. Fourth, retrofits may be prone to concrete blowouts due to compatibility issues and related concrete stresses.

[0009] Further, existing ICF systems comprising folding or hinged elements and those comprising slide-in web products are not designed for one-sided ICF applications.

[0010] In a broad aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for attaching to a first expanded polystyrene (EPS) panel and connectible with a second panel, the first EPS panel arranged opposing the second panel, the apparatus comprising: a body attachable to the first EPS panel; a plurality of extension members projecting from the body; and a plurality of hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of extension members distal the body, each of the hinge members defining an aperture, wherein each of the hinge members is an offset distance from the first EPS panel, wherein the plurality of hinge members are for receiving a connecting member inserted therethrough, the connecting member for attaching to the second panel.

[0011] In some embodiment, the apparatus further comprises one or more anchor members, each anchor member comprising: a clip for removably attaching to the body distal the extension members; and an anchor for engaging the first EPS panel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the hinge members are claw tube knuckles.

[0013] In some embodiments, the plurality of hinge members are arranged in one or more clusters of hinge members, wherein an inter-cluster spacing between hinge members of a cluster are spaced closer than a cluster spacing between adjacent clusters.

[0014] In some embodiments, the apparatus further comprises one or more bumpers, the bumpers located between adjacent clusters and projecting from the body.

[0015] In a broad aspect of the present disclosure, a system for connecting a first EPS panel and a second panel, the first EPS panel arranged opposing the second panel, comprises: a member comprising: a body attachable to the first EPS panel, a plurality of extension members projecting from the body, and a plurality of hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of extension members distal the body, each of the hinge members defining an aperture, wherein each of the hinge members is an offset distance from the first EPS panel; a connecting member for inserting through one or more of the plurality of hinges; one or more attaching members for attaching to the connecting member and extending therefrom, wherein the end of the attaching members distal the hinge are for attaching to the second panel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the system further comprises a plurality of anchor members, each anchor member comprising: a clip for removably attaching to the member distal the extension members; and an anchor for engaging the first EPS panel.

[0017] In some embodiments, the hinge members are claw tube knuckles.

[0018] In some embodiments, the plurality of hinge members are arranged in one or more clusters of hinge members, wherein an inter-cluster spacing between hinge members of a cluster are spaced closer than a cluster spacing between adjacent clusters.

[0019] In some embodiments, the system further comprises one or more bumpers, the bumpers located between adjacent clusters and projecting from the body.

[0020] In some embodiments, the connecting member is one of a pin, bolt and lag screw.

[0021] In some embodiments, the one or more attaching members are rotatably attached to the connecting member.

[0022] In some embodiments, the attaching members are one of quick strip snap ties, camlock ties and loop ties.

[0023] In some embodiments, the system comprises one of a waler bar, a camlock, and a wedge anchor for securing the attaching members to the second panel.

[0024] In a broad aspect of the present disclosure, a system for connecting a first EPS panel and a second EPS panel, the first EPS panel arranged opposing the second EPS panel, comprises: a first member comprising: a first body attachable to the first EPS panel, a plurality of first extension members projecting from the first body, and a plurality of first hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of first extension members distal the first body, each of the first hinge members defining a first aperture, wherein each of the first hinge members is a first offset distance from the first EPS panel; a second member comprising: a second body attachable to the second EPS panel, a plurality of second extension members projecting from the second body, and a plurality of second hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of second extension members distal the second body, each of the second hinge members defining a second aperture, wherein each of the second hinge members is a second offset distance from the second EPS panel;and a connecting member comprising: a first connecting pin for inserting through one or more of the plurality of first hinge members, a second connecting pin for inserting through one or more of the plurality of second hinge members, and a connecting member body attached to the first connecting pin and the second connecting pin, wherein the connecting member is hingably rotatable relative the first member and the second member.

[0025] In some embodiments, the system further comprises a plurality of anchor members, each anchor member comprising: a clip for removably attaching to the member distal the first extension members or the second extensions members; and an anchor for engaging the first EPS panel or the second EPS panel.

[0026] In some embodiments, the first hinge members and the second hinge members are claw tube knuckles.

[0027] In some embodiments, the plurality of first hinge members are arranged in one or more first clusters of first hinge members, wherein a first inter-cluster spacing between first hinge members of a first cluster are spaced closer than a first cluster spacing between adjacent first clusters; and the plurality of second hinge members are arranged in one or more second clusters of second hinge members, wherein a second inter-cluster spacing between second hinge members of a second cluster are spaced closer than a second cluster spacing between adjacent second clusters.

[0028] In some embodiments, the system further comprises one or more bumpers, the bumpers located between: adjacent first clusters and projecting from the first body; and adjacent second clusters and projecting from the second body.

[0029] In some embodiments, one or more attaching members are rotatably attachable to the first connecting pin and the second connecting pin.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] For a more complete understanding of the disclosure, reference is made to the following description and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0031] FIG. 1 is a diagram of a perspective view of a components of a system for connecting ICF walls according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 2 is a diagram of a perspective view of components of a system for connecting ICF walls with a member hingeably attached to a connecting member according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 3 is a diagram of a perspective view of a system for connecting ICF walls with a pair of members hingeably attached to a connecting member according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 4A is a top view of the system of FIG. 3;

[0035] FIG. 4B is a top view of the system of FIG. 1 ;

[0036] FIG. 5A is a diagram of a perspective view of two members according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0037] FIG. 5B is a diagram of a perspective view of the two members of FIG. 5A connected;

[0038] FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram of a top view of a system connecting ICF walls in a partially folded position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram of a top view of the system of FIG. 6A for connecting ICF walls in a partially unfolded position;

[0040] FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram of a top view of a system connecting ICF walls including a comer according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG. 7A is a diagram of a perspective view of a clip component according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG. 7B is a top view of the clip of FIG. 7A;

[0043] FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram of a top view of a system for connecting an EPS wall to a plywood wall according to some embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0044] FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram of a perspective view of the system of FIG. 8A;

[0045] FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram of a top view of a system comprising stacked ICF walls according to some embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0046] FIG. 9B is a schematic diagram of a side view of the system of FIG. 9A.

[0047] Throughout the appended drawings, like features are identified by like reference numerals.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein generally have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Exemplary terms are defined below for ease in understanding the subject matter of the present disclosure.

[0049] The term “a” or “an” refers to one or more of that entity; for example, “a module” refers to one or more modules or at least one module. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” are used interchangeably herein. In addition, reference to an element or feature by the indefinite article “a” or “an” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the elements or features are present, unless the context clearly requires that there is one and only one of the elements. Furthermore, reference to a feature in the plurality (e.g., modules), unless clearly intended, does not mean that the modules or methods disclosed herein must comprise a plurality.

[0050] The expression “and / or” refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items (e.g. one or the other, or both), as well as the lack of combinations when interrupted in the alternative (or).

[0051] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide apparatus and systems for providing an ICF system for connecting to either a two-sided expanded polystyrene (EPS) panel applications as well as applications having one-sided EPS panels. Further, some of the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pre-assembled wall form that may be easily converted into a one-side insulated and one-side concrete wall form.

[0052] In embodiments disclosed herein, a first panel and a second panel will generally be arranged to be parallel to one another as this a standard configuration of a wall. Referring to FIG. 1, a system 100 connecting the first panel and the second panel is illustrated. An apparatus or member 110 is for attaching to a first EPS panel. The member 110 used in combination with other components described herein may be used as a part of a system to attached a second EPS panel or other panel. The member 110 comprises a first side 112, a second side 118 and a connecting portion 116. The member 110 may be attached to or embedded within a EPS panel, which may include attaching or embedding the first side 112 and / or the connecting portion 116 to the EPS panel. The second side 118 will generally not be embedded within the EPS panel and will be installed to face an interior portion of the wall and / or arranged opposite either a second panel and / or another member 110. In some embodiments, the connecting potion 116 may comprise smaller openings 116a and larger openings 116b to strengthen connection between the EPS panel and the member 110 when the member 110 is installed in the EPS panel.

[0053] The member 110 may be molded, formed, constructed, additive manufactured, printed, and / or the like and may comprise any material suitable for a particular application including plastic, metal, composite and / or the like.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4B, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second side 118 may comprise a plurality of extension members 120 projecting from the second side 118 of the member 110. On the end of each of the extension members 120 distal the second side 118, is a hinge member 122. Each of the hinge members 122 may define an aperture 124. Asused herein, aperture 124 may refer to a hole, opening, gap, and / or the like. The aperture 124 may be round, square, hexagonal, octagonal and / or any other shape and may be have material around the entire perimeter or may include a gap in the perimeter as shown in FIG. 1. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the hinge members 122 may be claw-like tube knuckles.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A, each of the apertures 124 are for receiving a pin, wherein the pin is slideably and rotatably retained within the aperture 124. The pin may be a pin, bolt, lag screw, and / or the like and may be discrete component or a part of a larger component, such as a web. The extension members 120, the hinge members 122 and the apertures 124 are arranged so that the apertures 124 are approximately equidistant from the second side 118 such that a pin may be inserted through a plurality of apertures 124.

[0056] The configuration of each of the projecting members 120 and the corresponding hinge members 122 are such that when a pin is inserted within one or more of the apertures 124 of the hinge members 122, the pin is an offset distance from the second side 118. The offset distance permits a tie to freely to rotate about the pin (when connected to the member 110) and may be any appropriate distance such as between about 5mm to 15mm. The tie may be a snap tie, a camlock tie, or a loop tie, such as a Kwik-Strip™ snap tie which are used in concrete forming or snap ties to attach to plywood panels. The offset distance permits a conventional forming system to attach to ICF panels without requiring potentially expensive, poor-fitting and makeshift retrofits.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 5A, the members 110 may comprise a number of modular members 110A that may be attached end to end such as illustrated in FIG. 5B to form the member 110. The hinge members 122 may be arranged in groups. For example, referring to FIG. 5A, the hinge members 122 may be arranged in groups of four 123A. For each group of four 123A, two middle hinge members 122B and 122C are spaced closer than outer hinge members 122A and 122D. This arrangement providing a greater spacing between hinge members 122C and 122D (as well as 122Aand 122B) allow a pin to be inserted at the larger gaps between hinge members 122, such as between outer hinge member 122A and inner hinge member 122B, or inner hinge member 122C and outer hinge member 122D. The members 110 may further comprise support members 126 for supporting a pin engaged with the hinge members 122 once inserted there. In some embodiment of the present disclosure, each member 110 may comprise an support member 126 proximate the outer hinge members 122 A and 122D as illustrated in FIG. 5 A.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 1, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more of the projecting members 120 may comprise bumpers 128 for reducing the spacing between adjacent projecting members 120. A person of skill would understand that the bumpers 128 could be alternatively located on the hinge members 122 or on both the hinge members 122 and the projecting members 120. The bumpers 128 may be on any of the hinge members 122. In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 1, the bumpers 128 may be located between the two inner hinge members 122B and 122C, wherein the spacing 128a between the bumpers 128 is for a tie to lit while minimizing movement along the second side 118.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, an application may comprise two EPS panels arranged opposite and parallel to one another, wherein hinge members 122 of a first member 110 connected to a first EPS panel facing hinge members 122 of a second member 110 connected to a second EPS panel. The first member 110 and the second member 110 may be connected with a web . Referring to FIG. 1 , a web 130 may comprise a first pin 132 A for engaging the hinge members 122 of the first member 110 and a second pin 132B for engaging with the hinge members 122 of the second member 110. The first pin 132A and the second pin 132B may be connected by one or more connecting members 134. The connecting members 134 may comprise fingers 136 and 138, which may support the web when concrete is poured therearound. The fingers 136 and 138 may also be shaped and positioned to permit one or more rebar stiffeners to span across webs 130 to provide additional strength and versatility.

[0060] The web 130 may form a sheet or comprise the elements, such as connecting members 134 and fingers 136 and 138, and may further comprise apertures 140, 142 and 146.

[0061] When the web 130 is operatively connected to the two members 110, wherein the first pin 132A is engaged with hinge members 122 of the first member 110 and the second pin 132B is engaged with hinge members 122 of the second member 110, the first EPS panel and the second EPS panel may be hingeably moved relative to one another. Referring to FIG. 6A, a first EPS panel and a second EPS panel are shown in a folded configuration, which may be more compact for transportation or storage of the EPS panels. Further, in the folded configuration, the EPS panels may completely folded, reducing unnecessary stress on the EPS panels and / or members 110 and reduce the chance of breakage or damage during transportation and / or storage. Referring to FIG. 6B, the first EPS panel and the second EPS panel are shown in an expanded configuration, which may be more appropriate for installation thereof and a configuration suitable to receive flowable materials, such as fluid concrete. Referring to FIG. 6C, the EPS panels may be installed with other EPS panels to comprise a bend. In such a configuration, the webs 130 may be installed at any angle appropriate to suit the application.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 1, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, the first side 112 of the members may comprises one or more pairs of grooves 114, wherein the width of the first side 112 is less than the surrounding portions of the first side 112. Referring to FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, in embodiments of the present disclosure, a clip 140 may comprise a clipping end 142 for engaging and removably attaching to the one or more pairs of grooves 114. The clip 140 may further comprises an engaging end 144 opposite the clipping end 142. The engaging end 144 may be for engaging with a surface, which may be a wall, support, and EPS panel and / or the like. The engaging end 144 may be triangular as shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B for engaging two surfaces in a right comer. A person of skill would understand that the shape of the triangle could be adjusted to suit any intersection of surfaces, or alternatively may be of any shape such as rectangular, square,circular, cylindrical, polygonal and / or the like. The grooves 114 may also be used for internal strapping. The clips 140 may be molded, formed, constructed, additive manufactured, printed, and / or the like and may comprise any material suitable for a particular application including plastic, metal, composite and / or the like. It may be advantageous for the clip 140 to have some flexible and resilient characteristics. While the foregoing describes the clips 140 attaching to the grooves 114, the clips 140 may be attached to the members 110 in any suitable manner including screwing, bolding, adhering and / or the like.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, an application may comprise a single EPS panel opposite a second side, which may comprise any surface, such as plywood. Referring for FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the plywood side 156 may be installed approximately parallel the first EPS panel. The members 110 installed in the first EPS panel may be engaged with a pin 150. A tie 152 may be attached to the pin 150 and extend away from the EPS panel towards the plywood side 156. The plywood side 156 may comprise one or more apertures 158 for allowing the ties 152 to extend therethrough where the ties are engaged to a securing element 154, such as a waler bar, a camlock, a wedge anchor and / or the like. The one or more apertures 158 may be pre -drilled holes. The ties 152 may be one or more of quick strip snap ties, camlock ties and loop ties.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a form wall assembly may comprise snap ties that are snapped off and the form plywood panel removed leaving a one side insulated panel and the opposing side finished non-combustible exposed concrete face.

[0065] The offset distance of the hinge members 122 of the members permit flexibility in vertical and horizontal tying when installing EPS panels allowing ties to be located as close to an inside face of the EPS panels to increase vertical and lateral resistance.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, a first member 110A is attached to a first panel 150A and a second member HOB attached to asecond panel 150B, the first member 11 OA and the second member 11 OB hingably connected with a first connecting member 130A. Further, a third member 1 IOC is attached to a third panel 152A and a fourth member HOD attached to a fourth panel 152B, the third member 1 IOC and the fourth member HOD hingably connected with a second connecting member 13 OB. Each of the panel 150A, 150B, 152A and 152B may comprise an interlock profile 154A, 154B, 156A and 156B, respectively. Referring to FIG. 9A and 9B, the third panel 152A and fourth panel 152B are attached above the first panel 150A and the second panel 150B, respectively, wherein the interlock pattern of each of 154A, 154B, 156A and 156B has a profile matching to detail interlock pattern 160 comprising a protruding member 160B and two shoulders 160A and 160C, wherein the width of each of the protruding member 160B and the shoulders 160A and 160C are equal. In this manner, panels may be stacked on top of one another or staggered as shown in FIG. 9A and 9B. For example, if the widths of the shoulders of 160A and 160C as well as the protruding member 160B of each of the interlock patterns 154A, 154B, 156A and 156B is one inch, a total distance from an inside edge of the first panel 150A to an inside edge of the second panel 150B may be 8 inches, while a total distance from an inside edge of the third panel 152A to an inside edge of the fourth panel 152B may be 6 inches. Alternatively, a total distance from an inside edge of the first panel 150A to an inside edge of the second panel 150B may be 10 inches, while a total distance from an inside edge of the third panel 152A to an inside edge of the fourth panel 152B may be 8 inches. Alternatively, a total distance from an inside edge of the first panel 150A to an inside edge of the second panel 150B may be 12 inches, while a total distance from an inside edge of the third panel 152A to an inside edge of the fourth panel 152B may be 10 inches.

[0067] Embodiments have been described above in conjunctions with aspects of the present invention upon which they may be implemented. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments may be implemented in conjunction with the aspect with which they are described, but may also be implemented with other embodiments of that aspect. When embodiments are mutually exclusive, or are otherwise incompatible with each other, it will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art. Some embodiments may be described in relation to one aspect, but may also be applicable to other aspects, as will be apparent to those of skill in the art.

[0068] Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific features and embodiments thereof, it is evident that various modifications and combinations may be made thereto without departing from the invention. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded simply as an illustration of the invention as defined by the appended claims, and are contemplated to cover any and all modifications, variations, combinations or equivalents that fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1. An apparatus for attaching to a first expanded polystyrene (EPS) panel and connectible with a second panel, the first EPS panel arranged opposing the second panel, the apparatus comprising: a body attachable to the first EPS panel; a plurality of extension members projecting from the body; and a plurality of hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of extension members distal the body, each of the hinge members defining an aperture, wherein each of the hinge members is an offset distance from the first EPS panel, wherein the plurality of hinge members are for receiving a connecting member inserted therethrough, the connecting member for attaching to the second panel.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising one or more anchor members, each anchor member comprising: a clip for removably attaching to the body distal the extension members; and an anchor for engaging the first EPS panel.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 or 2, wherein the hinge members are claw tube knuckles.

4. The apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of hinge members are arranged in one or more clusters of hinge members, wherein an inter-cluster spacing between hinge members of a cluster are spaced closer than a cluster spacing between adjacent clusters.

5. The apparatus of claim 4 further comprising one or more bumpers, the bumpers located between adjacent clusters and projecting from the body.

6. A system for connecting a first EPS panel and a second panel, the first EPS panel arranged opposing the second panel, the system comprising: a member comprising: a body attachable to the first EPS panel, a plurality of extension members projecting from the body, and a plurality of hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of extension members distal the body, each of the hinge members defining an aperture, wherein each of the hinge members is an offset distance from the first EPS panel; a connecting member for inserting through one or more of the plurality of hinges; one or more attaching members for attaching to the connecting member and extending therefrom, wherein the end of the attaching members distal the hinge are for attaching to the second panel.

7. The system of claim 6 further comprising a plurality of anchor members, each anchor member comprising: a clip for removably attaching to the member distal the extension members; and an anchor for engaging the first EPS panel.

8. The system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the hinge members are claw tube knuckles.

9. The system of any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the plurality of hinge members are arranged in one or more clusters of hinge members, wherein an inter-cluster spacing between hinge members of a cluster are spaced closer than a cluster spacing between adjacent clusters.

10. The system of claim 9 further comprising one or more bumpers, the bumpers located between adjacent clusters and projecting from the body.

11. The system of any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the connecting member is one of a pin, bolt and lag screw.

12. The system of any one of claims 6 to 11, wherein the one or more attaching members are rotatably attached to the connecting member.

13. The system of any one of claims 6 to 12, wherein the attaching members are one of quick strip snap ties, camlock ties and loop ties.

14. The system of claim 13 further comprising one of a waler bar, a camlock, and a wedge anchor for securing the attaching members to the second panel.

15. A system for connecting a first EPS panel and a second EPS panel, the first EPS panel arranged opposing the second EPS panel, the system comprising: a first member comprising: a first body attachable to the first EPS panel, a plurality of first extension members projecting from the first body, and a plurality of first hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of first extension members distal the first body, each of the first hinge members defining a first aperture, wherein each of the first hinge members is a first offset distance from the first EPS panel; a second member comprising:a second body atachable to the second EPS panel, a plurality of second extension members projecting from the second body, and a plurality of second hinge members, each attached one of the plurality of second extension members distal the second body, each of the second hinge members defining a second aperture, wherein each of the second hinge members is a second offset distance from the second EPS panel; and a connecting member comprising: a first connecting pin for inserting through one or more of the plurality of first hinge members, a second connecting pin for inserting through one or more of the plurality of second hinge members, and a connecting member body attached to the first connecting pin and the second connecting pin, wherein the connecting member is hingably rotatable relative the first member and the second member.

16. The system of claim 15 further comprising a plurality of anchor members, each anchor member comprising: a clip for removably attaching to the member distal the first extension members or the second extensions members; and an anchor for engaging the first EPS panel or the second EPS panel.

17. The system of claim 15 or 16, wherein the first hinge members and the second hinge members are claw tube knuckles.

18. The system of any one of claims 15 to 17, whereinthe plurality of first hinge members are arranged in one or more first clusters of first hinge members, wherein a first inter-cluster spacing between first hinge members of a first cluster are spaced closer than a first cluster spacing between adjacent first clusters; and the plurality of second hinge members are arranged in one or more second clusters of second hinge members, wherein a second inter-cluster spacing between second hinge members of a second cluster are spaced closer than a second cluster spacing between adjacent second clusters.

19. The system of claim 18 further comprising one or more bumpers, the bumpers located between: adjacent first clusters and projecting from the first body; and adjacent second clusters and projecting from the second body.

20. The system of any one of claims 15 to 19, wherein one or more attaching members are rotatably attachable to the first connecting pin and the second connecting pin.

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