Panelized structural system for building construction

Panelized structural system for building construction

Panelized structural system for building construction

HOHLES, LANGGESTRECKTES, AUS BLECHFORMIGEM MATERIAL BESTEHENDES BAUELEMENT SOWIE VERBINDUNGSSTUCKE FUR DIESES UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG UND WERKZEUG ZUM BIEGEN DESSELBEN

Building construction with prefabricated, large sized, rectangular winding and covering or base plates

Modular system for creating a structure, module connector and structure comprising a modular system

Modular system for creating a structure, in particular a building component, comprising at least one post profile (2), at least one ceiling profile (3) and at least one floor profile (4) for a basic framework of a first modular unit (50, 50', 50", 50"'), at least one further post profile (2), at least one further ceiling profile (3) and at least one further floor profile (4) for a basic framework of a second modular unit (50, 50', 50", 50"'), and a module connector (38) for connecting the first and the second modular unit (50, 50', 50", 50"'), wherein the post profile (2) has a first pin holding fixture (55) and the further post profile (2) has a second pin holding fixture (55), wherein the module connector (38) has a first connecting pin (39) for insertion into the first pin holding fixture (55) and a second connecting pin (40) for insertion into the second pin holding fixture (55), and wherein the module connector (38) has a supporting element (41) on which the first and the second connecting ...

Column and wall panel

Embodiments generally relate to columns, such as triangular timber columns or columns of other shapes and/or materials, for example, as well as wall panels and building structures comprising such columns, vertical column connections and associated methods of fabrication and construction. Such columns and panels may be used in erecting building structures of multiple storeys, for example. 1/38 124 108 100 102 102 I134 /-120 106- 106 - 136 Fig.IA Fig.IB ...

INTEGRAL CATWALK SUPPORT

A structural support system for a bin structure. The structural support system comprises at least two parallel and spaced apart support columns. Each column has a plurality of inner column sections adjacent to the bin structure and a plurality of outer column sections coupled to the inner column sections. The inner and outer column sections form a closed shape support column configured for transferring vertical loads from an upper area of the bin structure to the foundation. An auxiliary device such as a catwalk or conveyor system may be attached to the top of the support columns. An anchor member may be provided, configured to allow limited movement of the auxiliary structure in relation to the support structure. Associated methods for strengthening the structural support of a bin structure are also provided.

STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING A TAPERED INTERFACE

An interface for a structural column includes a female end section that includes at least one first sidewall that extends from a first end along a longitudinal direction and defines a first cavity. An interior surface of the at least one first sidewall tapers transversely outwardly along the female end section towards the first end. The interface also includes a male end section that includes at least one second sidewall that extends from a second end along the longitudinal direction and defines a second cavity. The at least one second sidewall is configured to be received within, and oriented in substantially face-to-face adjacent relationship with, the at least one first sidewall.

HSS CONNECTOR WITH SWAGED INTERFACE

A connector for a structural column includes a male element of a first column segment. The male element includes a male outer surface and a plurality of first fastener apertures. The connector also includes a female element of a second column segment. The female element includes a female inner surface and a plurality of second fastener apertures. At least one of the female element and the male element is swaged such that the female inner surface of the female element is sized to receive the male outer surface of the male element such that each of the first fastener apertures aligns with a corresponding one of the second fastener apertures. The connector further includes a plurality of fasteners configured to be received in the aligned pairs of first and second fastener apertures ...

INTEGRAL CATWALK SUPPORT

A structural support system for a bin structure. The structural support system comprises at least two parallel and spaced apart support columns. Each column has a plurality of inner column sections adjacent to the bin structure and a plurality of outer column sections coupled to the inner column sections. The inner and outer column sections form a closed shape support column configured for transferring vertical loads from an upper area of the bin structure to the foundation. An auxiliary device such as a catwalk or conveyor system may be attached to the top of the support columns. An anchor member may be provided, configured to allow limited movement of the auxiliary structure in relation to the support structure. Associated methods for strengthening the structural support of a bin structure are also provided.

ENERGY DISSIPATING METAL PLATE AND BUILDING STRUCTURE

A energy dissipating metal plate joins a pair of target members and exhibits energy dissipating performance corresponding to a relative displacement between the target members. The energy dissipating metal plate includes: a first joint part to be joined to one of the target members; a second joint part to be joined to other of the target members; and vibration dissipating parts which are provided on a transmission path of tensile force and compression force between the first joint part and the second joint part, and which have slits. Each of the first joint part and the second joint part is formed in a strip shape substantially parallel to a direction of the relative displacement.

Procédé de construction d'une surface, notamment d'un mur, et dispositif pour sa mise en oeuvre

Verfahren und Bauteilsatz zum Bau von Gebäuden aus vorgefertigten rechteckigen Platten

Kit for constructing a supporting structure.

Der Bausatz zur Bildung einer Tragkonstruktion umfasst Säulen (1), die jeweils einen Kernkörper (2) und mindestens einen Mantel aufweisen, der im montierten Zustand den Kernkörper (2) in einem Abstand umgibt. Es ist mindestens ein Verbindungsteil (20) vorgesehen, welches Verbindungsenden umfasst zum Verbinden zweier Säulen (1). Das Verbindungsteil (20) weist am Umfang Anschlussflächen auf zum Anschluss von Balken.

Kit for constructing a supporting structure.

Der Bausatz zur Bildung einer Tragkonstruktion umfasst Säulen (1), die jeweils einen Kernkörper (2) und mindestens einen Mantel aufweisen, der im montierten Zustand den Kernkörper (2) in einem Abstand umgibt. Es ist mindestens ein Verbindungsteil (20) vorgesehen, welches Verbindungsenden umfasst zum Verbinden zweier Säulen (1). Das Verbindungsteil (20) weist am Umfang Anschlussflächen auf zum Anschluss von Balken.

НЕСУЩАЯ ПАНЕЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВА ЗДАНИЙ

Несущие стойки прикреплены друг к другу вертикально. Стеновые панели могут быть прикреплены к несущей стойке таким образом, что нагрузка передается через несущие стойки, а не по вертикали между стеновыми панелями.

Perfectionnement dans les charpentes de bâtiment.

Charpente constituée d'éléments assemblés par emboîtement et bloqués par des tétons fixes. La charpente 1 comporte des montants verticaux avec une partie inférieure 6 et une partie 7, des plaques de base 2, des poutres 4, des éléments de liaison 8 ...

SYSTEM Of ASSEMBLY OF METAL COMPONENTS FOR the CONSTRUCTION Of BUILDINGS

Building with formed frame of props and tubular rafters carrying of the wall boards

System for assembling metal components for constructing buildings

A CONTAINER/BUILDING SYSTEM

A container/building system comprising; at least one elongate structural member at least one connecting member, the connecting member able to be realisably connected to the structural member and at least one plate that is able to realisably engage with at least one structural member.

CONSTRUCTION METHOD FOR PLANT FACILITY AND PLANT CONFIGURING MODULE

A plant configuring module is created that includes a frame body having a lower frame member of a rectangular shape, an upper frame member having the same shape as the lower frame member, and a column member that couples the upper frame member and the lower frame member, and a plant element arranged inside the frame body, the column member being formed with a projecting column portion that projects out from one side or both sides of the lower frame member and the upper frame member, and a flange plate for bonding being arranged at a distal end portion of the projecting column portion; the plant configuring modules are stacked by a predetermined number of stages at a plant construction place; two overlapping flange portions of the overlapped plant configuring modules are coupled; and the plant configuring modules adjacent in a horizontal direction are coupled with a connecting beam. 1. A construction method of a plant facility comprising the steps of:creating a plant configuring module including a frame body with a lower frame member having a rectangular shape, an upper frame member arranged on an upper side of the lower frame member, and a column member that couples the upper frame member and the lower frame member, and a plant element arranged inside the frame body, the column member being formed with a projecting column portion that projects out from one side or both sides of the lower frame member and the upper frame member, and a flange plate for bonding being arranged at a distal end portion of the projecting column portion;stacking the plant configuring module by a predetermined number of stages at a plant construction place; andcoupling two overlapped flange portions of the overlapped plant configuring modules.2. A construction method of a plant facility comprising the steps of:creating a plant configuring module including a frame body with a lower frame member having a rectangular shape, an upper frame member arranged on an upper side of the lower frame ...

Sectional building

Method and system of using standardized structural components

A method and system disclosed herein provides generating an architectural diagram describing an architectural layout of a building, wherein one or more walls of the building are designated as standardized structural walls, automatically positioning each of the standardized structural walls to a geometric grid, and mapping (or “placing”), using a computer, one or more of a plurality of standardized structural components, including standardized panels, standardized columns, and standardized trusses to coordinates of the geometric grid.

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF USING STANDARDIZED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

A method and system disclosed herein provides generating an architectural diagram describing an architectural layout of a building, wherein one or more walls of the building are designated as standardized structural walls, automatically positioning each of the standardized structural walls to a geometric grid, and mapping (or placing), using a computer, one or more of a plurality of standardized structural components, including standardized panels, standardized columns, and standardized trusses to coordinates of the geometric grid.

PANELIZED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Structural columns are fastened to one another vertically. Wall panels may be fastened to the structural columns so that load is transferred through the structural columns rather than vertically between the wall panels.

Locating pin assembly for a modular frame

A locating pin assembly for coupling a first modular frame to a second modular frame is disclosed. The locating pin assembly has a first gusset plate positioned between the first modular frame and the second modular frame. The first gusset plate has a first gusset plate aperture and a second gusset plate aperture for receiving fastening means for coupling the first-modular-frame-first-beam and the second-modular-frame-first-beam the gusset plate. The pin assembly also has a pin engaging the first gusset plate, the first modular frame and the second modular frame. Also disclosed are modular frame units having the pin assembly, system of modular frame units having the pin assembly and a method of coupling modular frame units.

SYSTEM OF ELEMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING

КАРКАС, БАЗОВАЯ КАРКАСНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ, МОДУЛЬ, ПРОФИЛЬ, КОМПЛЕКТ КОНСТРУКТИВНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ДЛЯ МОДУЛЬНОГО СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВА И ЗДАНИЕ МОДУЛЬНОГО СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВА

CONCRETE-FILLED TUBULAR STEEL PIECE, CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBE COLUMN AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME.

PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS

Improvements relating to building construction

... 733,332. Metal building frameworks; trusses; columns. CHURCHILL, H. W. S., and WYNMALEN, H. Aug. 21, 1951 [Aug. 21, 1950], No. 20638/50. Classes 20 (1) and 20 (2). A building framework comprises tubular stanchions 1, Fig. 5, in sections connected end to end and connected by brackets 20 to similarly constructed rafters 24, the lowest sections 2, Fig. 8, of the stanchions being embedded in the ground, the stanchions and rafters being interconnected by channel section rails 9 and purlins 30 respectively supporting cladding by clips. The stanchions and rafter sections are connected by screwed studs 4, Fig. 8, screwing into plugs 3 welded in the ends of the sections. The flanges of the rails 9 carry outer cladding 16, Fig. 9, and inner cladding 18 supported by hooks 15, 17 respectively and the rails are clamped between the stanchion and rafter sections or connected to collars 13 slidable on the stanchions and rafters and secured by screws. Each bracket 20 is secured by a bolt 22 to the top of ...

Improvements in building construction

... 582,857. Tubular building units. HEMS, H. July 7, 1944, No. 12986. [Classes 20 (ii) 'and 20 (iv)] Lengths of tube 10 are assembled to form pillars and have flanged brackets 18 engaging the edges of spaced building blocks 20, 21 to form a wall, and further brackets 19 for bracing bars 11. In the form shown, a sleeve on one tube fits in or on the end of the next tube and may be secured thereto by a bolt or screw, and the lowest tube has flat feet which may be secured by bolts to a concrete foundation. The bars 11 are inclined to each other and to the horizontal and at the corners angle posts 22 and posts 23 are provided, Fig. 1. The upper ends of the pillars may be connected by ceiling joists 30, Fig. 4, and may also support a detachable roof structure 25 having sleeve-like portions 26.

Post connector and peg

Panelized structural system for building construction

Structural columns are fastened to one another vertically. Wall panels may be fastened to the structural columns so that load is transferred through the structural columns rather than vertically between the wall panels.

Method for constructing multi-story buildings using stacked structural steel wall trusses

The present Stacked Wall Truss Construction and its use in multi-story buildings makes use of prefabricated modular wall elements (100) that are interconnected in three dimensions to enable the rapid completion of building construction with improved quality of construction over that found in traditional multi-story building construction. The walls are created with stacking modular elements to form a vertically continuous structure, and Floor Modules (161,162) are supported by a Floor Shelf (141-144) at predetermined elevations to provide a solid surface on top of which a Topping Slab (1031,1032) of concrete is poured which fills the space between the Floor Module and the Wall Trusses to create an integral structure.

FRAME, BASIC FRAMEWORK, MODULE, PROFILE AND SET OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND A MODULAR-CONSTRUCTION BUILDING

The invention relates to a frame, in particular a wall frame, which is intended for a preferably self-supporting basic framework of a module for modular construction and comprises two post profiles Which can be arranged essentially vertically and of which the upper ends can be connected to one another via a ceiling profile and the lower ends can be connected to one another via a floor profile. The invention also relates to a basic framework, to a module, to a profile and to a set of structural elements for modular construction and also to a modular-construction building.

MODULAR STAIR SYSTEM

A modular stair system comprises a plurality of modular stair units associated with a single story of a construction. An upper, rectangular landing comprises a pair of long members connected at each end to a pair of short members. A mid-level, rectangular landing comprises first pair of members and a second pair of members interconnected at their ends. The stair system further comprising a first and second plurality of comer brackets, a plurality of comer support columns, a first stair runner, and a second stair runner. Each of the plurality of modular stair units are organized such that a bottom modular stair unit is placed on a foundation and each successive modular stair unit of the plurality of modular stair units are stacked on top of and connected to a lower modular stair unit.

MODULAR TOWER OF A WIND POWER PLANT

The invention relates to a tower of a wind power plant, having a lower part in the form of a lattice tower or truss tower with at least two corner bars, and an upper part in the form of a cross-sectionally substantially round tubular tower, wherein each particular corner bar is put together from a plurality of steel tube profiles that are connected together in the longitudinal direction. In order to achieve good transportability and easier assembly of the components of such a tower, the invention proposes a modular tower concept. According to the invention, each particular corner bar is in this case put together from at least three steel tube profiles which are provided with perforated flanges for holding screws, wherein the corner bars are connected together by cross struts and/or tension struts attached to the flanges, and wherein the steel tube profiles of each particular corner bar are spirally welded steel tube profiles.

ASSEMBLY Of TUBULAR ELEMENTS OF STEEL COLUMN

MODULAR UNIT FOR HIGH RISE BUILDING.

DEVICE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTING MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS USING STACKED STRUCTURAL STEEL WALL TRUSSES

The present Stacked Wall Truss Construction and its use in multi¬story buildings makes use of prefabricated modular wall elements () that are interconnected in three dimensions to enable the rapid completion of building construction with improved quality of construction over that found in traditional multi-story building construction. The resultant building is a structural steel frame without the use of stacking columns. Vierendeel trusses () with vertical members (-) of tube steel are used, thereby the construction process becomes stacking trusses fit up as complete walls, not erecting columns. An inner “Mating Member” (-) enables each truss to be near perfectly positioned on top of the installed truss below. 1. A method for constructing a multi-story building , comprising:constructing a foundation to support walls of the multi-story building;assembling a plurality of wall trusses, each consisting of a plurality of vertical members, adjacent ones of which are interconnected at the top and bottom by horizontal beams, wherein at least two vertical members of the wall truss comprise hollow columns;affixing the bottom of a set of wall trusses to the foundation; inserting a mating member into the top of the hollow columns of at least two of the vertical members for each wall truss, where the mating member protrudes above the top of the hollow column in which it is inserted; and', 'stacking additional wall trusses on top of the existing wall trusses installed for the floor below, by inserting the protruding top of the mating member of the vertical members into the bottom of the hollow columns of the additional wall truss., 'for each floor of the multi-story building2. The method for constructing a multi-story building of claim 1 , wherein the step of constructing a foundation comprises:including a plurality of mating anchors embedded in the foundation, each mating anchor having a top protruding from the foundation for insertion into the bottom of the hollow columns of ...

CONNECTED STRUCTURAL BODY

МОДУЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СОЗДАНИЯ КОНСТРУКЦИИ, СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬ МОДУЛЕЙ И КОНСТРУКЦИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ МОДУЛЬНУЮ СИСТЕМУ

DEVICE RELATING TO BUILDING FRAMEWORKS

Post connector and peg

A peg 15 suitable for connecting building components, the peg having a first portion 15A suitable for inserting into a building component, and a second portion 15B having a neck suitable for being gripped by gripping means in use. The neck may be an annular recess 15C around the peg. There may be a conical head 15D and a threaded part 15E. The peg is used as part of a connector wherein the first portion is connectable to a post or column, an adjected co-axial post of column having a gripper for receiving and gripping the neck. The gripper may have two gripping bars attached to and bias towards each other by springs (1, 2, Fig 10) for forming a socket to engage the neck. Wedges 3, bias by springs 4, may engage the gripping bars and maintain them in an engaged position. The connector allows attachment of building parts in a snap fit, automatic manner, without requiring a user to directly access the connector (only access to tabs 10 is required to lock parts together).

HOLLOW, ELONGATED, ELEMENT CONSISTING OF BLECHFORMIGEM MATERIAL AS WELL AS CONNECTING STUCCO FUR OF THIS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND TOOL FOR BENDING THE SAME

Seismic yielding connection

The disclosed technology provides a seismic yielding connector. The seismic yielding connector includes a U-shaped plate configured to connect a side stud of a panel to another component of a panel and a yielding plate located between the U-shaped plate and the side stud of the panel. A high-strength bolt connects the U-shaped plate, the yielding plate, and the side stud of the panel to a structural column. A bushing is located between the U-shaped plate and the structural column.

SEISMIC YIELDING CONNECTION

The disclosed technology provides a seismic yielding connector. The seismic yielding connector includes a U-shaped plate configured to connect a side stud of a panel to another component of a panel and a yielding plate located between the U-shaped plate and the side stud of the panel. A high-strength bolt connects the U-shaped plate, the yielding plate, and the side stud of the panel to a structural column. A bushing is located between the U-shaped plate and the structural column.

Framework for buildings

Carrying metal framework prefabricated for buildings

Constructional sheet metal hollow member - stiffened by forming groove down each side with free edges connected

STEEL STRUCTURE FOR PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS

ASSEMBLY Of TUBULAR ELEMENTS OF STEEL COLUMN

L'invention concerne un assemblage d'éléments de colonne tubulaires en acier comprenant au moins un tube en acier long (1) ayant une épaisseur de paroi (t) prédéterminée, et au moins un tube en acier court (2) ayant une épaisseur de paroi (T) supérieure à celle du tube en acier long. Les tubes en acier long et court (1, 2) sont formés par un formage à chaud pour avoir la même forme périphérique extérieure, et sont raccordés par un soudage exécuté de l'extérieur dans un état dans lequel une surface d'extrémité (1b) du tube en acier long est située en vis-à-vis par rapport à une surface d'extrémité (2b) du tube en acier court, qui ne comporte pas de partie chanfreinée. Cet assemblage permet de produire une colonne d'éléments tubulaires en acier en moins de temps et à moindre coût.

Multi-story concrete slab construction

A system and method of constructing multi-story buildings having poured-in-place concrete floors for the upper floors, wherein a set of lower posts is erected, the lower posts having horizontal upper plates on their upper ends each with a centrally disposed aperture. Decking is supported by horizontal beams and defines a form to receive the concrete. The upper plates are masked and concrete is poured and screeded using the upper plates as screed guides, such that the upper surface of the concrete is generally flush with the upper surface of the upper plates. After removal of the masking, a set of upper posts having lower plates with centrally disposed pins are mounted atop the lower posts with the pins inserted into the apertures. The lower plates and upper plates are then welded to joint the lower and upper posts. The cycle is repeated for additional floors.

MODULAR STAIR SYSTEM

A modular stair system comprises a plurality of modular stair units. Each of the plurality of modular stair units are associated with a single story of a construction. An upper, rectangular landing comprises a pair of long members connected at each end to a pair of short members. A mid-level, rectangular landing comprises a first pair of members and a second pair of members interconnected at their ends. A first and second plurality of corner brackets interconnects an end of the members with an end of the members of the upper and mid-level landings. The first and second plurality of corner brackets have the variable size depending on the number of the plurality of modular stair units to be stacked in the stairwell. A plurality of corner support columns support the upper, rectangular landing at a top portion thereof and the mid-level, rectangular landing at a mid-portion thereof and removably connected to the upper, rectangular landing and the mid-level, rectangular landing. The plurality ...

Assembled self-recovery circular concrete-filled steel-tube composite joint

An assembled self-recovery circular concrete-filled steel-tube composite joint includes a circular steel-tube column and H-shaped steel beams, where steel bars penetrate through the circular steel-tube column; the circular steel-tube column includes an upper steel-tube column section, a central inserted-connection column section and a lower steel-tube column section; the upper steel-tube column section is connected to the central inserted-connection column section through an upper sleeve connector, and the central inserted-connection column section is connected to the lower steel-tube column section through a lower sleeve connector; and the H-shaped steel beams are connected to the circular steel-tube column through the upper sleeve connector and the lower sleeve connector. According to the assembled self-recovery circular concrete-filled steel-tube composite joint, all members are machined in a factory and are connected on site through bolts.

Längliche Metallelemente mit bereichsweise verdickter Wand und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung und Verbindung

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR ERSTELLUNG VON BAUWERKEN

Pre-stressed column

A concrete filled steel tube column which includes: a steel tube connected to beams of a structure so that an axial compressive load is transferred from the beams to the steel tube; and a concrete core, disposed within the steel tube, for bearing an axial compressive load transferred from the beams via the steel tube to the concrete core. The steel tube has a plurality of prestressed tube pieces concentrically joined in series. Each of these tube pieces has an axial prestress introduced into it to counteract a stress resulting from the compressive load applied to the steel tube. With this arrangement, substantially no axial stress is induced in the steel tube. In constructing the column, a steel tube piece is erected, and beams are joined to the tube piece. An axial tensile load is applied to the tube piece so that an axial stress is induced in the tube piece. After the application of the load, concrete is charged into the tube piece. After the concrete is cured, the tensile load is released ...

Post connector

Joint construction of column member steel pipes

HOLLOW, ELONGATED, ELEMENT CONSISTING OF BLECHFORMIGEM MATERIAL AS WELL AS CONNECTING STUCCO FUR OF THIS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND TOOL FOR BENDING THE SAME

Construction for joining post and beam or post and post to each other

Panelized structural system for building construction

Structural columns are fastened to one another vertically. Wall panels may be fastened to the structural columns so that load is transferred through the structural columns rather than vertically between the wall panels.

Modular tower for a wind power plant

The invention relates to a tower (1) for a wind power plant, having a lower part (1.1) in the form of a lattice tower or trussed tower having at least two corner legs, and an upper part (1.2) in the form of a tubular tower substantially round in cross-section, wherein each corner leg (1.10) is composed of a plurality of steel tube profiles (1.11, 1.12) connected to one another in the longitudinal direction. In order to achieve good transportability and simplified assembly of the components of such a tower, the invention provides a modular tower concept. According to the invention, each corner leg (1.10) is composed of at least three steel tube profiles (1.11, 1.12) which are furnished with perforated flanges (1.13) for receiving bolts, wherein the corner legs (1.10) are connected to one another by struts (1.15) and/or tie bars (1.17) connected at the flanges (1.13), and wherein the steel tube profiles (1.11, 1.12) of each corner leg (1.10) are spiral seam-welded steel tube profiles.

Constructing multi-story buildings using stacked structural steel wall trusses

The present Stacked Wall Truss Construction and its use in multi¬ story buildings makes use of prefabricated modular wall elements (100) that are interconnected in three dimensions to enable the rapid completion of building construction with improved quality of construction over that found in traditional multi-story building construction. The resultant building is a structural steel frame without the use of stacking columns. Vierendeel trusses (100) with vertical members (101-105) of tube steel are used, thereby the construction process becomes stacking trusses fit up as complete walls, not erecting columns. An inner "Mating Member" (131-135) enables each truss to be near perfectly positioned on top of the installed truss below.

PANELIZED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

PANELIZED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Structural columns are fastened to one another vertically. Wall panels may be fastened to the structural columns so that load is transferred through the structural columns rather than vertically between the wall panels.

ASSEMBLY FOR LIFTING OR SUPPORTING A LOAD, AND MEMBERS AND CONNECTORS FOR USE IN SAME

Provided herein is an assembly for carrying or supporting a load. The assembly comprises a plurality of members connectable in an assembled arrangement for carrying or supporting the load. Each member comprises a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end has a pair of connecting members comprising two lugs that each has defined therein two holes. The lugs are configured for alignment with a corresponding pair of lugs formed on another member in the assembly. Fasteners extend through the holes formed in the lugs when the holes are aligned. Further provided are members for use in the assembly and connector elements for attaching two or more members in the assembly.

Self-stabilising frame structure for single- or multi-storey dwellings has vertical load-bearing posts connected by horizontal metal joists

La présente invention concerne le montage d'une structure métallique et de panneaux monoblocs coopérants et résistants, pour édification de construction à rez de chaussée et étage. Les éléments d'adaptation au sol en l'occurrence la filière basse métallique, servant de repos aux panneaux, est positionnée parfaitement horizontalement par des chevilles à expansion, équipées de platines taraudées et de plots spéciaux. Les éléments porteurs sous forme de poteaux métallique sont fixés solidairement sur la filière métallique et la cheville, par l'enfoncement d'un goujon qui évite le vissage d'un écrous. Une filière haute métallique périphérique est solidaire des poteaux par boulonnage après injection d'une matière réactive et expansive. Les panneaux monoblocs verticaux, insérés entre les poteaux, font office de contreventement transversal, les joints entre ceux-ci sont parfaitement étanche et résistants aux intempéries. Les panneaux monoblocs de plafond assurent le contreventement horizontal.

structural component prefabricated for the construction of building with metal framework and device to manufacture this element

A method and device for joining telescopic

structural component

MEANS FOR JOINING CONCRETE PILES IN END-TO-END RELATION

적층 구조용 강 벽 트러스

... 본 적층 벽 트러스 건설과 다층 건물에서의 그 사용은 전통적인 다층 건물 건설에서 발견되던 것보다 향상된 건설 품질로 건물 건설을 신속하게 완료할 수 있도록 3차원으로 상호 연결된 조립식 모듈형 벽 요소들 (100) 을 사용한다. 결과적인 건물은 적층 기둥을 사용하지 않는 구조용 강 프레임이다. 튜브 강의 수직 부재들 (101-105) 을 갖는 비렌딜 트러스들 (100) 이 사용되어서, 건설 공정은 기둥을 세우는 것이 아니라 완성된 벽으로서 트러스들을 적층하는 것이 된다. 내부 "정합 부재" (131-135) 는 각 트러스가 아래에 설치된 트러스 위에 거의 완벽하게 위치될 수 있게 한다.

BUILDING FRAMEWORK

The invention concerns a building structure whereof the posts (4, 5, 6, 7) consist of steel profiled sections having an L-, T- or cross-shaped cross-section depending on whether they act as support for two, three or four beam ends (8, 9, 10, 11); the branches of said profiled sections bear at their end at least one wing perpendicular to said branch. The beams (8, 9, 10, 11) are steel profiled sections comprising a vertical web bearing at each end one or two wings perpendicular to said branch. The beams (8, 9, 10, 11) are provided at each longitudinal end with an end plate whereby they can be bolted to the wings of the posts (4, 5, 6, 7).

Structural tube

Provided is a structure that may include a structural tube having at least one slot extending from an end thereof, an end plate attached to the end of the structural tube, and at least one cross member extending through the at least one slot, the at least one cross member including a first region outside of the structural tube and a second region inside the structural tube.

Supporting column, and panel with said supporting column

Construction kit for erecting mobile structures, in particular for trade-fair and exhibition structures

A construction kit for erecting mobile structures, in particular for trade-fair and exhibition structures is described, which comprises vertically upright supporting columns with horizontal bearers which can be fastened thereto and on which wall, floor or ceiling parts or the like can be fastened. The supporting columns are in this case assigned laterally protruding transverse webs as support for the bearers, the bearers having on at least one of their end faces downwardly open recesses, by means of which they engage over the transverse webs. This configuration allows a positive-locking support of the bearers on the supporting columns to be achieved, which permits significantly higher loading and which - as in the case of steel scaffolding structures - can also be statically determined and therefore can also be used for a multi-storey type of construction.

VERBUNDENER KONSTRUKTIONSKÖRPER

Device relating to building frameworks

PCT No. PCT/SE79/00167 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 9, 1980 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 8, 1980 PCT Filed Aug. 8, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/00356 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 6, 1980.Device relating to building frameworks which comprise a foundation (2, 3), supported by the foundation, a number of vertical uprights (1) in the longitudinal direction divided in elements (6, 7) joined to the end of each other to form the respective complete upright (1), a number of substantially horizontal beams (4), provided for the support of such area covering elements as floor structure elements (5) at least partly positioned above each other to form several stories of the building, which beams (4) are provided with their ends to be supported by the upright elements where they are joined together along the respective upright, and coupling means (8) in the points where the upright elements are joined together and including elements (19, 25) for attaching of the ends of the respective upright elements (6, 7) to each other and elements ...

BUILDING ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORT MEANS THEREFOR

... 1500940 Interconnecting structural elements R GRONERT 18 Nov 1975 [13 Dec 1974] 47435/75 Heading F2M Support means for a building assembly comprises two column elements 1 of which at least one has a rebated top portion 1b and the other has a skirted bottom portion 1a capable of fitting over the rebated top portion of the lower column element and enclosing an L-shaped opening 4 comprising a vertical spacing 4b and a gap 4a between the outer edges of the adjacent ends of the column elements, the opening being able to receive a correspondingly shaped flange portion 3 of a building element 2 of the assembly. Abutting shoulders 5, 6 may be formed at the ends of the columns, or the shoulders may comprise respective parts of a bayonet screw connector for clamping engagement of the shoulders (Fig. 3).

HOLLOW ELONGATE MEMBERS

... 1502688 Structural joints SCANOVATOR AB 22 May 1975 [5 June 1974] 22234/75 Heading F2M [Also in Divisions E1 and B3] A tubular structural member 1 is formed by folding a single piece of sheet material, e.g. metal such as steel or aluminium, to form a rectangular or other polygonal tube in each face of which there is formed a groove or grooves 2, at least one of the grooves having sides 4 which slope outwardly from a flat bottom, and the free lateral edges of the sheet being joined to close the cross-section of the member. Preferably, the edges are joined at the bottom of a groove, either by interfolding of the edges (Fig. 2, not shown) or by welding or adhesives applied to overlapping edge portions of the sheet (Fig. 3, not shown). In a structure formed from a number of such members, the members are connected by connecting pieces or clamps of various forms as shown in the remaining Figures of the drawings. Fig. 5 shows clamping bars 5 of U-shape which co-operate with similar bars (5 ...

Modular building structure and method

Improvements in and relating to constructional steelwork

... 578,805. Structural metal framework; walls. LIDSTER, H., and CLARKE, J. C. March 15, 1944, No. 941. [Classes 20 (ii) and 20 (iv)] Steelwork, particularly for use in building houses, comprises stanchions each consisting of a pair of steel channels 4 placed together with their flanges 51 meeting to form a box-like structure, a series of holdfast members 7 being applied to the stanchions at intervals along their length, to hold the channels together, and to be built into the brickwork or other material to be applied to the structure. An arrangement is shown in part structural elevation in Fig. 1, and in cross-section in Fig. 2, of a wall frame comprising a series of pairs built-up stanchions, one member of each of two pairs being seen in Fig. 1, and one pair in Fig. 2. The members of each pair are spaced apart by holdfast members 7 consisting of steel channel plates, which are slotted to pass over the stanchions and are held in position by wedges &c. The ends 8 of the parts 7 project beyond ...

A CONTAINER/BUILDING SYSTEM

A container/building system comprising; at least one elongate structural member at least one connecting member, the connecting member able to be realisably connected to the structural member and at least one plate that is able to realisably engage with at least one structural member.

STEEL STRUCTURE FOR PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS

ENERGY DISSIPATING METAL PLATE AND BUILDING STRUCTURE

A seismic damping metal plate which is used to join a pair of members to be joined and which exhibits energy absorption performance corresponding to the relative displacement between the members. The seismic damping metal plate comprises: a first joining section which is joined to one of the members to be joined; a second joining section which is joined to the other member; and a vibration absorption section which has a slit and is provided between the first joining section and the second joining section at a position in the path of transmission of a tensile force and a compressive force. The first joining section and the second joining section have a band-like shape which is substantially parallel to the direction of the relative displacement.

PANELIZED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Structural columns are fastened to one another vertically. Wall panels may be fastened to the structural columns so that load is transferred through the structural columns rather than vertically between the wall panels.

Integral catwalk support

A structural support system for a bin structure. The structural support system comprises at least two parallel and spaced apart support columns. Each column has a plurality of inner column sections adjacent to the bin structure and a plurality of outer column sections coupled to the inner column sections. The inner and outer column sections form a closed shape support column configured for transferring vertical loads from an upper area of the bin structure to the foundation. An auxiliary device such as a catwalk or conveyor system may be attached to the top of the support columns. An anchor member may be provided, configured to allow limited movement of the auxiliary structure in relation to the support structure. Associated methods for strengthening the structural support of a bin structure are also provided.

Prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable connector

A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.

Assembly for Lifting or Supporting a Load, and Members and Connectors for Use in Same

Provided herein is an assembly for carrying or supporting a load. The assembly comprises a plurality of members connectable in an assembled arrangement for carrying or supporting the load. Each member comprises a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end has a pair of connecting members comprising two lugs that each has defined therein two holes. The lugs are configured for alignment with a corresponding pair of lugs formed on another member in the assembly. Fasteners extend through the holes formed in the lugs when the holes are aligned. Further provided are members for use in the assembly and connector elements for attaching two or more members in the assembly. 1. An assembly comprising:a plurality of members connectable in an assembled arrangement for supporting, carrying or distributing a load;each member comprising an end having two connecting members, each connecting member comprising two lugs, each lug having a hole therethrough; a first pair of the lugs of the connecting members are located proximate to opposing edges of the end of the member and a second pair of the lugs of the connecting members are vertically spaced from the first pair with each lug in the second pair being horizontally offset from the respective opposing edge of the end of the member, the first and second pair of lugs are each symmetrically arranged about a center line of the end of the member;which pair of connecting members are configured for interconnection when inverted 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis of connecting member with a corresponding pair of identically arranged connecting members formed on another member in said assembly for connection thereto; andfasteners that each comprise a shaft that extend through the holes formed in said lugs when the holes in the lugs of each pair of connecting members are aligned with the holes in the lugs of the corresponding pair of connecting members on the other member.2. The assembly of claim 1 , ...

CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF COLUMN AND BEAM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING COLUMN AND BEAM

A pair of outer diaphragms (), () is connected to a column (). The outer diaphragms () and () include female screws () formed in a direction so as to be put between an end plate () and the column (). The end plate () is connected by welding to the end faces of an upper flange part (), a lower flange part (), and the web of a beam (). On upper and lower projecting parts of the end plate (), bolt holes are formed at the positions that correspond to the female screws () of the outer diaphragms () and (). The bolts (), which are in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the beam (), connect the end plate () to the outer diaphragms () and (). 1. A connection structure for a column and a beam comprising:outer diaphragms that are connected to different vertical heights of outer faces of the column relative to one another; anda first beam of which an end face is connected with a first end plate, wherein:female screws are formed on the outer diaphragms in a direction so as to be put between the first end plate and the column;bolt holes are formed on the first end plate at positions that correspond to the female screws on the outer diaphragms;bolts in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the first beam connect the first end plate with the outer diaphragms; andthe outer diaphragm is divided into a plurality of sections in a perimeter direction, each of which is provided in a bending shape, and each of the divided sections of the outer diaphragms is connected to at least two outer faces of the column.2. (canceled)3. The connection structure for a column and a beam according to claim 1 , wherein:divided sections of the outer diaphragms are connected to the column with gaps between the sections.4. The connection structure for a column and a beam according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second beam, which has a different height from the first beam, connected to the column in a direction different from the direction of the first beam, wherein:a ...

SUPER SHEAR PANELS

In structural engineering, a shear wall is a structural system composed normally of braced panels (also known as shear panels) to counter the effects of vertical and lateral loads acting on a structure. The Super Shear panel of the present disclosure provides an efficient lateral resistive shear panel that is light and flexible and provides excellent seismic performance as well. Because the size and shape of the shear walls is repetitive rather than custom built on the job site, fabrication efficiencies exist. 1. A structural support for a shear panel , comprising: an inner frame comprising a pair of vertical member integrally connected to a pair of horizontal members forming the inner frame;', 'a first inverted stud connected to and extending between the pair of horizontal members of the inner frame, the first inverted stud having a first open face;', 'a second inverted stud connected to and extending between the pair of horizontal members of the inner frame, the second inverted stud having a second open face;', 'a third inverted stud connected to and extending between the pair of horizontal members of the inner frame, the third inverted stud having a third open face, where the second inverted stud is located between and equidistant from the first and third inverted studs;, 'a pair of assembled frames, each assembled frame in the pair of assembled frames comprisingwherein the pair of assembled frames are integrally connected such that the open faces of each of the first, second and third inverted studs of a first assembled frame in the pair of assembled frames are connected to open faces of the first, second and third inverted studs of a second assembled frame forming first, second and third inverted stud assemblies; andwherein the connection of the open faces of each of the first inverted studs of the first inverted stud assembly in the first and second assembled frames form a first hollow square tube.2. The structural support for a shear panel of claim 1 , ...

Fabricated Self-resilient Energy-dissipation Double-steel-plate Slotted Shear Wall Structure

A fabricated self-resilient energy-dissipation double-steel-plate slotted shear wall structure includes steel columns, H-shaped steel beams and a shear wall assembly. The shear wall assembly includes left and right groups of slotted wall plates and is connected with flanges of the H-shaped steel beams through angle steel. Connecting ring plate assemblies are fixed to upper and lower ends of each steel column and each comprise an outer ring plate, an inner ring plate and a short side plate. A long side plate is fixedly arranged on each steel column tube and is connected with one slotted wall plate through a plurality of self-locking hasps. A plurality of pre-stressed steel strands are arranged on two sides of each long side plate.

BALCONY INSTALLATION

A balcony includes a balcony assembly and a structural post and outrigger system. The structural posts provide structural support for buildings and include the outriggers that extend substantially perpendicularly from the structural posts to a location where the balcony assembly will be installed. The outriggers include a tube or beam and an end plate on an end of the beam distal from the structural post. The balcony assembly includes at least one long beam, a platform, and a locking mechanism on an end of the long beam. The locking mechanism includes a channel for receiving and securing the end plate of the outrigger. The balcony assembly is secured to the outrigger using fasteners. 1. A balcony assembly comprising:at least one beam;a locking mechanism attached to an end of the at least one beam, the locking mechanism including a c-shaped body for receiving an end plate of an outrigger of a structural post, a metal block attached to the c-shaped body for securing the end plate, and a pilot hole for securing the long beam to the outrigger; anda platform positioned on top of the at least one beam.2. The balcony assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform is made of concrete.3. The balcony assembly of claim 1 , wherein the c-shaped body is further configured to include a pilot hole for configured to align with a pilot hole in the end plate of the outrigger.4. The balcony assembly of claim 1 , wherein the locking mechanism is further configured to include a metal block including a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion such that the metal block is configured to extend into a channel formed by the c-shaped body.5. The balcony assembly of claim 4 , wherein the metal block further comprising non-recessed portions that are configured to sit on a top edge of the c-shaped body.6. The balcony assembly of claim 5 , wherein an area around the top edge of the c-shaped body is welded to form a welded seam that attaches the metal block to the c-shaped body.7. The ...

MODULAR SUPPORT FRAME

A modular support frame comprises trusses, purlins transverse to the trusses, and vertical posts supporting the various trusses. A supply of wedges permits flange-type connectors to be joined to complementary connectors throughout the foundation. The trusses are arranged end-to-end in parallel rows, each row comprising at least one pair of trusses or more depending on the desired size of the foundation. Vertical posts are positioned between the ends of each of the trusses within a row and at opposing ends of the row, and each post comprises a pair of flange-type connectors at predetermined heights. Each of the trusses is terminated at either end with a pair of complementary connectors such that adjacent in-line trusses can be mounted to the post between them and the outer pair of trusses can be mounted to the posts terminated the row. Purlins extend perpendicularly between the trusses in adjacent rows to reinforce the frame. To that end, the trusses comprise flange-type connectors and the purlins are terminated at either end with complementary connectors. 1. A modular support frame comprising:a plurality of trusses arranged in parallel rows, each of the rows comprising at least one pair of trusses, each of the trusses in each row comprising a vertical general plane aligned with the vertical general plane of each other truss in each row, each of the trusses comprising a pair of vertically spaced-apart connectors located at each end of the truss and adapted to mate with a circular flange-type connector, each of the trusses comprising a horizontally oriented flange-type connector;a plurality of posts, each of the posts comprising an upper and a lower flange-type connector, each of the trusses being associated with a pair of the posts with one post located at each end of the associated truss and being mounted to the associated posts using the connectors at either end of the truss;a plurality of purlins oriented perpendicular to the trusses, each of the purlins ...

ANTI-BALLISTIC SHELTER

The present anti-ballistic shelter is a reinforced unit configured to comply with both ISO standards for size and weight, and with the U.S. Department of State Certification Standard for Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems. Each end and side wall of the unit is reinforced with wall studs that penetrate the unit's structural framework. Even though these wail studs are welded into place, penetration of the wall studs into the framework ensures acceptable blast, ballistic, and forced entry resistance even if the welds are flawed. 1. An anti-ballistic shelter apparatus , wherein said apparatus comprises: a plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams extending between a plurality of floor girders, said plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams connected to a plurality of floor/roof support beams.', 'a floor connected to said plurality of floor girders,', 'wherein one of said plurality of floor, girders has a plurality of stud apertures spaced 16 inches apart at center,', 'wherein each of said plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams has a length of 9.59375 feet, a width of 3 inches, a height of 2 inches, and a weight of 7.1 lbs. per foot of length,', 'wherein each of said plurality of floor girders has a length of 39.125 feet and a hollow structural cross-section of 10 by 5 by ⅜ inches', 'wherein each of said plurality of floor/roof support beams has a length of 7.125 feet and a hollow structural cross-section of 3 by 3 by 5/16 inches,', 'wherein said floor has dimensions of 39.5 feel by 7.395333 feet;, 'a base assembly comprising;'} a plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams extending between plurality of top girders, said plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams connected to a plurality of floor/roof support beams,', 'a roof connected to and located above said plurality of top girders,', 'an interior roof connected to and located below said plurality of top girders,', 'wherein said top girder has a plurality of ...

MODULAR ANTI-BALLISTIC SHELTER SYSTEM

The modular anti-ballistic shelter system includes two end units and, optionally, additional middle units for a wider structure. End and middle units may also stack atop each other for multi-story structures. Each unit is configured to comply with both ISO standards for size and weight, and with the U.S. Department of State Certification Standard for Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems. Each exterior wall of each end unit and each middle unit is reinforced with wall studs that penetrate the unit's structural framework of beams and frames. Even though these wall studs are welded into place, penetration of the wall studs into the beams and frames ensures acceptable blast, ballistic, and forced entry resistance even if the welds are flawed. 1. An end unit for a modular anti-ballistic shelter system , wherein said end unit comprises: a plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams extending between a plurality of floor girders, said plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams connected to a plurality of floor/roof support beams,', 'a floor connected to said plurality of floor girders,', 'wherein one of said plurality of floor girders has a plurality of stud apertures spaced 16 inches apart at center,', 'wherein each of said plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams has a length of 9.59375 feet, a width of 3 inches, a height of 2 inches, and a weight of 7.1 lbs. per foot of length,', 'wherein each of said plurality of floor girders has a length of 39.125 feet and a hollow structural cross-section of 10 by 5 by ⅜ inches wherein each of said plurality of floor/roof support beams has a length of 7.125 feet and a hollow structural cross-section of 3 by 3 by 5/16 inches,', 'wherein said floor has dimensions of 39.5 feet by 7.395833 feet;, 'a base assembly comprising a plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams extending between a top girder and a top main girder, said plurality of channeled floor/roof support beams connected to a ...

CRANE, IN PARTICULAR BRIDGE CRANE OR GANTRY CRANE, HAVING AT LEAST ONE CRANE GIRDER

A crane, such as a bridge crane or gantry crane, having at least one horizontally extending crane girder, which is designed as a lattice girder having a plurality of braces and on which a crane trolley having a lifting device can be moved. At least some of the braces are planiform, and each of the planiform braces has a flat main surface, which extends transversely to a longitudinal direction of the crane girder. A first brace and a second brace form a brace pair and are arranged in an X-shape in relation to each other as viewed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the crane girder. 1. A crane , said crane comprising at least one horizontally extending crane girder designed as a lattice girder having a plurality of struts , on which crane girder a crane trolley with a hoist is disposed and can travel , wherein at least some of the struts have a sheetlike flat design and the flat struts each comprise a planar main surface which extends in each case transversely to a longitudinal direction of the crane girder , characterised in that at least one first strut and one second strut form a strut pair and are arranged in an X shape with respect to one another as seen transversely to the longitudinal direction of the crane girder.2. The crane as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the two struts of each strut pair each have a cut-out in one of their long sides and the two struts are fitted together by means of the two cut-outs.3. The crane as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the two struts of each strut pair are welded together in the region of the cut-outs.4. The crane as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the cut-outs in the struts of each strut pair are formed in such a way that the mutually allocated long sides of the struts arranged in an X shape are disposed in a flush arrangement.5. The crane as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the cut-outs extend starting from the respective long side in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the struts claim 4 , and wherein the cut-outs extend ...

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

A building is constructed from a plurality of rectangular wall sections secured to one another. At least some wail sections are formed of an upper and a lower beam, vertical studs extending between the upper and lower beams and a wall panel secured to the beams and to the studs. In the invention, each beam is formed of an elongate metal sheet folded through a right angle about at least one longitudinally extending line to define at least a horizontal first plate, and a vertical second. A plurality of separately formed sheet metal brackets are secured to at least one of the plates of the folded metal sheet at preset distances from one another along the length of the beam and secured to the ends of the studs. 1. A method of constructing a studwork wall section that has upper and lower beams , studs extending vertically between the upper and lower beams and a wall panel secured to the upper and lower beams and to the studs , which method comprises:providing studs of uniform length,providing load bearing structural support beams each formed of an elongate metal sheet folded through a right angle about at least one longitudinally extending line to define at least a horizontal first plate, and a vertical second plate to be secured to the wall panel of the studwork wall, each beam having been pre-fitted with a plurality of separately formed sheet metal L-shaped or U-shaped brackets that are permanently secured to at least one of the plates of the folded metal sheet at preset distances from one another along the length of the beam,securing a plurality of studs between two beams by fixing each end of each stud to one of the brackets on a respective one of the beams so that the studs lie parallel to one another, andsecuring a wall panel to the two beams and the studs, the dimensions of the wall panel ensuring that the studs and the beams lie at right angles to one another,2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to securing studs to the beams claim 1 , the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A SQUARE CONCRETE-FILLED STEEL TUBULAR COLUMN TO A REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING

The system and method for connecting a square concrete-filled steel tubular column to a reinforced concrete footing includes a short steel pipe partially embedded in the footing, the pipe having a top end having flanges extending radially therefrom, the top end extending into a cavity in the footing having an elliptical top opening and circular base, the flanges extending above the base. An elliptical base plate is welded to the bottom of the tubular steel column, the base plate having a circular opening defined therein and a plurality of spaced flange slots depending therefrom. The bottom end of the column is lowered into the cavity, the elliptical base plate passing through the elliptical opening in the cavity, and the column is rotated 90° to interlock the flanges with the flange slots. The cavity is filled with concrete grout, and the square or rectangular steel column is filled with concrete. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for connecting a concrete-filled square steel tubular column to a reinforced concrete footing , comprising the steps of:preparing a reinforced concrete footing having a top surface and a cavity defined in the footing, the cavity defining an elliptical opening in the top surface of the footing and having a base opposite the elliptical opening, wherein the base of the cavity in the reinforced concrete footing is circular, the cavity having at least one wall tapering outward from the elliptical opening in the top surface of the footing to the circular base of the cavity;embedding a bottom end of a steel pipe in the footing, the steel pipe having a top end extending through the base into the cavity and a plurality of flanges extending radially from the top end;attaching an elliptical base plate to a bottom end of a square steel tubular column, the base plate having a central opening defined therein and a plurality of flange slots depending therefrom;lowering the bottom end of the column and the elliptical base plate through the elliptical opening ...

Beam and pile anchor foundation for towers

A foundation system for a tower, such as a wind turbine, includes a central hub assembly, a plurality of post-tensioned concrete beams, and an anchoring system associated with each beam. In use the foundation system is arranged so that the bottom surfaces of the concrete beams bear on soil and the anchoring is disposed within the soil. The beams can be inverted bulb-T beams having post-tensioning cables inserted there-through and cooperating with an oppositely disposed related beam. The central hub assembly can include a plurality of stacked disk elements or steel frame elements that are post-tensioned together to form a single hub structure.

INTERLOCKING CONNECTORS WITH PROTRUSION NOTCHED HOLES

The present invention relates to a building construction having a smaller aperture by extending the aperture top side edges referred to as protrusions and where the protrusions and the aperture bottom edges secure metal framing members from vertical movement and the aperture side edge and hole notches that secure the metal framing members from vertical and horizontal movement. The metal framing members have different shapes and notches that overlap other metal framing member that engage the metal support members to reduce or eliminate vertical and horizontal movement between the metal framing members. 1. A structural framing system having interlocking overlapping framing elements between metal framing supports comprising of:a first longitudinal framing element having a longitudinal planar web having a first end and an opposing second end with longitudinal wall flanges extending from said planar web and longitudinal lips extending from said wall flanges with lip notches extending inward from the longitudinal lip edges being continuous and extending into said wall flanges;a first metal framing member having an aperture defining an irregular shaped perimeter in a planar wall, the aperture having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the aperture having a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, the aperture adapted to receive the connector, the aperture having a first arm proximate an intersection of the first side and the third side and a second arm proximate an intersection of the second side and the third side with a gap between said first arm and said second arm;said first end of said first longitudinal framing element having said planar web engage said fourth side edge engage aperture in first metal framing support with said longitudinal wall flanges and said lip notches engage said third side edges with said lip notches engaging said first side edge and said third side edges; fora second longitudinal framing element having a similar ...

Material handling tower using column and stub connections

A material handling tower includes a plurality of vertical column trees forming corners of the tower. Each of the plurality of column trees forms a moment connection including a pair of stub connectors. The stub connectors are perpendicular and extend in a direction of an adjacent column tree. Each stub connector has a proximal end welded to the column tree and a distal end having a connecting plate. The tower has at least one interior platform connecting to the plurality of column trees. Each of the at least one interior platforms has a plurality of outer girders with the outer girders connected to the stub connectors of the moment connections. Each girder has a connecting plate at each of its ends and each of the moment connections is completed by connecting the connecting plate of the stub connectors to the connecting plate of the girder.

Pre-fabricated structures and methods

Building structures can be fabricated at an offsite, and then assembled at the construction site. The building structures can include beams and wall panels having metal attachments. The beams and wall panels can be assembled by coupling the metal attachments, for example, by welding.

Pre-fabricated structures and methods

Building structures can be fabricated at an offsite, and then assembled at the construction site. The building structures can include beams and wall panels having metal attachments. The beams and wall panels can be assembled by coupling the metal attachments, for example, by welding. 1. A prefab house comprising 'wherein the multiple beams are secured to a foundation to form a frame of the prefab house;', 'multiple beams,'} wherein at least a wall panel of the one or more wall panels is disposed between two beams of the multiple beams,', 'wherein the at least a wall panel is disposed between the two beams in such as way so that the at least a wall panel is movable in a direction along a length of the two beams,', 'wherein the at least a wall panel is disposed between the two beams in such as way so that the at least a wall panel is constrained in directions perpendicular to the length of the two beams., 'one or more wall panels,'}2. A prefab house as inwherein each of the two beams comprises a channel running along from one end to an apposite end of the beam,wherein the at least a wall panel comprises a structure that fits in the channel.3. A prefab house as inwherein the at least a wall panel comprises a channel running along from one end to an apposite end of the wall panel,wherein each of the two beams comprises a structure that fits in the channel.4. A prefab house as inwherein each beam of at least two beams of the multiple beams comprises at least a first mating element along a length of the each beam,wherein at least a wall panel of the one or more wall panels comprises a cement material,wherein the at least a wall panel comprises two second mating elements at two ends of the at least a wall panel,wherein the first and second mating elements are configured for mating with each other,wherein the at least a wall panel is disposed between the at least two beams with the second mating elements fitted into the first mating elements of the at least two beams.5. A ...

Hybrid foundation system

A foundation support system for supporting a manufactured building from a ground surface, includes a pan configured to engage the ground surface. The pan includes a longitudinal bracket integrally formed in the pan. The bracket includes a pair of spaced walls extending in a longitudinal direction. First and second longitudinal struts include first and second lower strut ends, respectively, received between and attached to the spaced walls of the longitudinal bracket. The pan may also include an integrally formed lateral bracket which receives a lateral strut. The pan may include integral reinforcing ribs extending parallel to and between the walls of each bracket.

Fiber reinforced polymer building systems and methods

A composite building system comprising a structural frame and walls which is made of pultrusion fiber reinforced polymer (PFRP) material. PFRP provides increased performance, strength, protection, and longevity for mobile and fixed building structures, enclosures or vehicles, commonly found in residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, aerospace, government defense, energy, and agriculture sectors. The PFRP material comprises fibers embedded in a resin matrix. Exemplary fibers are glass, carbon, and synthetic fibers. PFRP products can be formed using a pultrusion method that eliminates outgassing. An intumescent fire barrier can be applied to the PFRP to meet National Fire Protection Association fire endurance codes and standards. The composite building system increases personal safety while reducing weight, labor costs, construction time, and total cost of ownership over the life of the structure while being resistant to ballistic, seismic, corrosion, rotting, impact, and insect damage. In addition, a wall and wall assembly consisting of the PFRP material is impervious to water and air and does not require an exterior finish coating. The PFRP wall and wall assembly can be designed to be versatile, allowing for use with both PFRP structural framing and traditional framing materials, such as concrete, steel, and wood.

STACKED STRUCTURAL STEEL WALL TRUSSES

The present Stacked Wall Truss Construction and its use in multi-story buildings makes use of prefabricated modular wall elements () that are interconnected in three dimensions to enable the rapid completion of building construction with improved quality of construction over that found in traditional multi-story building construction. The resultant building is a structural steel frame without the use of stacking columns. Vierendeel trusses () with vertical members (-) of tube steel are used, thereby the construction process becomes stacking trusses fit up as complete walls, not erecting columns. An inner “Mating Member” (-) enables each truss to be near perfectly positioned on top of the installed truss below. 1. A method for constructing a multi-story building , comprising:assembling a plurality of wall trusses, wherein at least two vertical members of the wall truss comprise hollow columns; and inserting a mating member into the top of the hollow columns of at least two of the vertical members for each wall truss, where the mating member protrudes above the top of the hollow column in which it is inserted; and', 'stacking additional wall trusses on top of the existing wall trusses installed for the floor below, by inserting the protruding top of the mating member of the vertical members into the bottom of the hollow columns of the additional wall truss., 'for each floor of the multi-story building2. The method for constructing a multi-story building of claim 1 , further comprising:welding the vertical members of the preconfigured set of wall trusses to their mating members to create fixed joints.3. The method for constructing a multi-story building of claim 1 , further comprising:filling the mating members and the hollow columns into which they are inserted with a predetermined amount of material that forms into a solid mass to create fixed joints.4. The method for constructing a multi-story building of claim 1 , wherein the step of assembling comprises: ...

FLOOR SHELF FOR MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS USING STACKED STRUCTURAL STEEL WALL TRUSSES

The present Stacked Wall Truss Construction and its use in multi-story buildings makes use of prefabricated modular wall elements () that are interconnected in three dimensions to enable the rapid completion of building construction with improved quality of construction over that found in traditional multi-story building construction. The walls are created with stacking modular elements to form a vertically continuous structure, and Floor Modules () are supported by a Floor Shelf (-) at predetermined elevations to provide a solid surface on top of which a Topping Slab () of concrete is poured which fills the space between the Floor Module and the Wall Trusses to create an integral structure. 1. A method for constructing a multi-story building having floor shelves to support floors , comprising:assembling a plurality of wall trusses, each consisting of a plurality of vertical members, adjacent ones of which are interconnected at the top and bottom by horizontal beams, wherein at least two vertical members of the wall truss comprise hollow columns; inserting a mating member into the top of the hollow columns of the vertical members for a plurality of wall trusses, where the mating member protrudes above the top of the hollow column in which it is inserted;', 'affixing floor shelves, each including an upper horizontal element, on a top horizontal beam of a wall truss, wherein the floor shelf also includes a substantially planar surface extending in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the horizontal beam to which it is affixed into the interior of the multi-story building; and', 'stacking additional wall trusses on top of the plurality of wall trusses installed for the floor below, by setting the bottom of the hollow columns of the vertical members of a set of wall trusses over the protruding top of the mating member of the vertical members of the existing wall trusses of the floor below., 'for each floor of the multi-story building2. The method for constructing a ...

FLOOR PANEL FOR USE IN MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS USING STACKED STRUCTURAL STEEL WALL TRUSSES

The present Stacked Wall Truss Construction and its use in multi-story buildings makes use of prefabricated modular wall elements () that are interconnected in three dimensions to enable the rapid completion of building construction with improved quality of construction over that found in traditional multi-story building construction. The walls are created with stacking modular elements to form a vertically continuous structure, and Floor Modules () are supported by a Floor Shelf (-) at predetermined elevations to provide a solid surface on top of which a Topping Slab () of concrete is poured which fills the space between the Floor Module and the Wall Trusses to create an integral structure. 1. A method for constructing a multi-story building having floor shelves to support floors , comprising:assembling a plurality of wall trusses, each consisting of a plurality of vertical members, adjacent ones of which are interconnected at the top and bottom by horizontal beams, wherein at least two vertical members of the wall truss comprise hollow columns; inserting a mating member into the top of at least two of the hollow columns of the vertical members for a plurality of wall trusses, where the mating member protrudes above the top of the hollow column in which it is inserted;', 'placing floor shelves on a top horizontal beam of a wall truss, wherein the floor shelf includes a substantially planar surface extending in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the top horizontal beam into the interior of the multi-story building;', 'stacking additional wall trusses on top of the plurality of wall trusses installed for the floor below, by setting the bottom of the hollow columns of the vertical members of a set of wall trusses over the protruding top of the mating member of the vertical members of the existing wall trusses of the floor below;', 'depositing a floor module on top of the floor shelves to span the distance between facing wall trusses; and', 'pouring a floor slab ...

Moment Resisting Kneewall Connector

A connection is provided between first and second building structural members, wherein a connector is made up of a stiffener and a connection element, and the stiffener nests within the connection element, and both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the second building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners, and similarly, both the stiffener and the connection element are attached to the first building structural member with the same fastener or fasteners. 1. A connection between a first building structural member and a second building structural member comprising:a. said second building strucural member;b. one or more anchor members, held by said second building structural member, said one or more anchor members, each having a first end protruding above said second building structural member; 1. a connection element having a base and a back member joined at a juncture, said base lying at an angle with respect to said back member, said base of said connection element being formed with one or more openings for receiving said one or more anchor members there through for attaching said connector to said second building structural member;', '2. a separate stiffener, having a bottom base and a first side member set at an angle thereto, said first side member of said stiffener interfacing with said back member of said connection element and said bottom base of said stiffener resting on said base of said connection element, said stiffener being formed with one or more openings for receiving said anchor member, said stiffener being connected to said one or more anchor members;, 'c. a connector receiving said first ends of said one or more anchor members, said connector comprisingd. said first building structural member interfacing with said back member of said connection element;e. one or more fasteners received by both said back member of said connection element and said first lateral side member of said stiffener to connect said ...

COLUMN BASE STRUCTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION, AND BASE PLATE

A column body () is, for example, an H steel column. Abase plate () is joined to the lower end of the column body (). Anchor bolts () are inserted into a foundation () and are fixed thereto. Slits (), () are provided in the base plate (). The slits (), () are formed in mutually different directions. The slits (), () are formed so as to surround the anchor bolts () (holes of the base plate ()). More specifically, the anchor bolts () are surrounded from a plurality of directions by the slits (), () formed in a plurality of different directions. 1. A column base structure for construction comprising:a column body; anda base plate that is joined to a lower end of the column body, whereinthe base plate is provided with a hole through which an anchor bolt for joining the base plate to a foundation is inserted;a slit is formed in vicinity of the anchor bolt on the base plate at a part that is not a joint part between the base plate and the column body.2. The column base structure for construction according to claim 1 , whereinthe slits are formed in a plurality of different directions; andthe anchor bolt is surrounded from a plurality of directions by the continuous slits in the plurality of different directions.3. The column base structure for construction according to claim 1 , whereinthe slits are formed in at least one direction; andthe anchor bolt is surrounded from a plurality of directions by the slits and an outer side face of the base plate, the outer side face being continuous with the slits and in a direction different from the direction of the slits.4. The column base structure for construction according to claim 1 , whereinthe anchor bolt is formed within at least one width, in a plan view, of the column body that is to be joined to the base plate.5. The column base structure for construction according to claim 1 , whereinthe anchor bolt is fixed to the base plate by using nuts from above and below the base plate.6. The column base structure for construction ...

Reinforced beam system

A reinforced beam system comprises at least one pair of angularly spaced, corner-connected beams configured with two oppositely oriented triangular closed head portions, and a web interposed between head portions; a plurality of reinforcement elements forcibly contacting an interior wall of the corresponding head portion; and for each pair, at least one angled connector. A first leg of the angled connector abuts the flange of a second head portion of the first beam and is connected to a first reinforcement element inserted within the second head portion of the first beam, and a second leg of the angled connector abuts the flange of a first head portion of the second beam and is connected to a second reinforcement element inserted within both the first head portion of the second beam and a first head portion of the first beam. A beam system in one embodiment is devoid of reinforcement elements.

A building access system and a method for providing a building with such a building access system

The invention relates to a building access system ( 100 ) adapted to be arranged externally of a building comprising a number of storeys, comprising an elevator module ( 2 ) with an elevator shaft ( 2 A) for an elevator and a mounting arrangement ( 3 ) for mounting to a wall ( 4 ) of the building. The access system further comprises at least one balcony module ( 1,1 ) comprising one or more balconies ( 1 A, 1 A, 1 A, 1 B, 1 B, 1 B), each said balcony comprising a balcony door ( 16 ) for providing access to the elevator in a side wall ( 13 ). The balcony module ( 1,1 ) or modules comprises/comprise one or more separate modules adapted for connection to the building in association with the elevator module ( 2 ), or the elevator module and one or more balcony modules comprise an integrated elevator and balcony module. The mounting arrangement ( 3 ) is adapted for interconnecting the balcony and elevator modules with the wall ( 4 ) of the building.

WELDLESS BUILDING STRUCTURES

A building structure including a first building member and a second building member may be connected by a plurality of fasteners, each fastener having a head, a threaded portion having a through hardness of between HRB 70 and HRC 40, a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness enabling the fastener to form threads in at least the second steel building member, and a fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness with a nominal diameter between 70 and 95% of major diameter, such that the fastener is capable of providing a ratio of strip torque to thread-forming torque of at least 3.0 and a ratio of strip torque to drive torque greater than 6.0 when the second steel building member having a thickness of 0.25 inch and the fluted lead portion having at least one diameter within nominal diameter between 80 and 98% of major diameter. 1. A fastener comprising:a head,a threaded portion adjacent the head,a thread-forming portion of at least HRC 50 hardness adjacent the threaded portion, anda fluted lead portion of at least HRC 50 hardness adjacent the thread-forming portion with a nominal diameter in a range from 60% to 95% of major diameter of the threaded portion adapted to form a fastener opening,the thread-forming portion having a series of lobes with recesses between said lobes and said lobes positioned about the rotational axis where each lobe having a lead portion and a tailing portion, the lead portion and first adjacent recess is at a first angle in a range from 50° to 100° from a plane tangent to the lobe adjacent the leading portion, and the tailing portion and second adjacent recess is at a second angle in a range from 25° to 50° from a plane tangent to the lobe adjacent the tailing portion, where the first angle is greater than the second angle.2. (canceled)3. The fastener of where the head is capable of clamping a first steel building member to a second steel building member with the fastener installed and the series of lobes are structured having a ...

ERECTABLE SHED AND THE PACKAGING THEREOF

A kit comprising components of an erectable shed, wherein the erectable shed is made of metal, in comprises at least two door panels, each of which is at least thirty four inches in height, wherein the components can be packaged in a box having dimensions of no greater than 48 inches×20 inches×10 inches, and wherein the space perimetered by the wall panels and side panels when the erectable shed is erected is at least 6 feet long by 40 inches wide and wherein the height of the shed when erected is at least 6 feet. 1. A kit comprising components of an erectable shed , comprising:a plurality of wall panels and side panels;a plurality of posts for supporting the wall panels and side panels coupled thereto;a plurality of roof panels, coupleable to the plurality of wall panels and/or the plurality of posts, for providing shelter to a space perimetered by the plurality of wall panels and side panels when coupled together and vertically supported by the plurality of posts;at least two (2) door panels, each of which is at least 34 inches in height, for providing access to the space perimetered by the plurality of wall panels and side panels when coupled together and vertically supported by the plurality of posts; andwherein when the erectable shed is erected the space perimetered by the wall panels and side panels is at least 6 feet long by 40 inches wide and wherein the height of erectable shed when erected is at least 6 feet; andwherein when the erectable shed is not erected, the components thereof are storable in a box having dimensions of no greater than 48 inches×20 inches×10 inches.2. The kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the kit comprises at least fifteen (15) wall panels claim 1 , at least ten (10) side panels claim 1 , at least (six) 6 corner posts claim 1 , at least four (4) splice posts claim 1 , and at least four (4) door panels.3. The kit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wall panels claim 1 , side panels claim 1 , posts and door panels are each comprised ...

BALCONY INSTALLATION

A balcony includes a balcony assembly and a structural post and outrigger system. The structural posts provide structural support for buildings and include the outriggers that extend substantially perpendicularly from the structural posts to a location where the balcony assembly will be installed. The outriggers include a tube or beam and an end plate on an end of the beam distal from the structural post. The balcony assembly includes at least one long beam, a platform, and a locking mechanism on an end of the long beam. The locking mechanism includes a channel for receiving and securing the end plate of the outrigger. The balcony assembly is secured to the outrigger using fasteners. 1. A balcony assembly comprising:a locking mechanism attached to an end of at least one beam, the locking mechanism including a c-shaped body for receiving an end plate of an outrigger of a structural post, a metal block attached to the c-shaped body for securing the end plate, and a pilot hole hole in the c-shaped body; anda platform positioned on top of the at least one beam.2. The balcony assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform is made of concrete.3. The balcony assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pilot hole in the c-shaped body is configured to align with a pilot hole in the end plate of the outrigger.4. The balcony assembly of claim 1 , wherein the metal block of the locking mechanism is further configured to include a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion such that the metal block is configured to extend into a channel formed by the c-shaped body.5. The balcony assembly of claim 4 , wherein the metal block further comprising non-recessed portions that are configured to sit on a top edge of the c-shaped body.6. The balcony assembly of claim 5 , wherein an area around the top edge of the c-shaped body is welded to form a welded seam that attaches the metal block to the c-shaped body.7. The balcony assembly of claim 4 , wherein the c-shaped body is configured to ...

Protective Enclosure for a Wellhead

A protective enclosure for protecting well head equipment at a surface location is made up of an open framework of structural members which surround and protect the well head. Individual steel panels are assembled to form a series of upstanding walls which are covered by a series of roof panels and which together define the quasi-enclosed area surrounding the well head. The roof panels are covered with a steel grating which forms a covered roof for the protective enclosure. The tubing which makes up the steel panels is spaced to allow access to the enclosed area by a worker needing to access the well head. Upright legs of the steel panels are joined together by hinged brackets. The panels can also be secured to the surrounding terrain by a cemented retainer arrangement. 1. A protective enclosure for encompassing an upstanding well head located at a well surface location above ground in order to preclude encounter between the well head and objects which might be brought into damaging contact therewith , the protective enclosure comprising:an open framework of structural members which define a quasi-enclosed area adapted to surround and protect the well head,the open framework of structural members being comprised of a plurality of individual steel panels, each of the steel panels being constructed of lengths of square steel tubing, the panels being assembled to form a series of upstanding walls which are covered by a series of roof panels and which together define the quasi-enclosed area surrounding the well head;wherein the series of roof panels are, in turn, covered with a steel grating which forms a covered roof for the protective enclosure;wherein the steel panels which make up the enclosure include upright and horizontal legs and wherein at least selected ones of the upright legs of the panels are connected together by a hinged bracket.2. The protective enclosure of claim 1 , wherein each of the hinged brackets have an L-shaped left arm which is joined to an L- ...

FRAME SYSTEMS FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES

A frame system for a building structure includes beam members. Each beam member includes two opposed, parallel flanges. A web is interposed between the flanges. Spreader members include two opposed, parallel side flanges, a web interposed between the side flanges and two opposed end flanges bridging the side flanges at respective terminal ends of the web. The beam members and the spreader members are configured to be fastened to each other to form a frame assembly. 1. A forming machine for forming a spreader member of a frame system for a building structure , the forming machine comprising:a base;a platform positioned above the base;a top die arranged on the platform;a bottom die supported by the base and operatively arranged with respect to the top die, the top and bottom dies being reciprocally displaceable relative to each other to punch apertures and notches or cuts in the sheet;two side flange formers arranged on the base, one on each side of the bottom die, for forming parallel side flanges of the spreader member, the flange former being capable of horizontal and vertical actuation;two end flange formers arranged on the base, one at each end of the bottom die, for forming parallel end flanges of the spreader member, the end flange formers incapable of horizontal and vertical actuation; andactuators arranged on the base and the platform and operatively engaged with the flange formers, the actuators being configured for operation such that the side flange formers can fold sides of the metal sheet to form the side flanges and the end flange formers can fold ends of the metal sheet to form the end flanges.2. The forming machine of claim 1 , wherein the side flange formers incorporate a die former that is shaped so that claim 1 , upon operation of the side flange formers claim 1 , the die former can carry out an operation on the sides of the metal sheet retained between the top and bottom dies to bend the side flanges so that at least one end portion of the ...

Prefabricated building system and methods

A method of constructing a building is disclosed, including selecting a standard dimension less than a wide-load trucking permit limit and designing a building on a grid defined by the selected standard dimension. The building includes a plurality of prefabricated elements, wherein each prefabricated element has a width correspond to the selected standard dimension. The plurality of prefabricated elements includes a wall panel, a roof panel, a laterally resistive frame, and a rebar cage. The method includes fabricating each of the plurality of prefabricated elements at a manufacturing plant and transporting the elements by truck to a building site. The method includes constructing intersecting grade beam footings at the building site and pouring a slab between the intersecting grade beam footings. The grade beam footings include the rebar cage and have a uniform width and depth, the grade beam footings and the slab having contiguous upper surfaces.

Connecting member for column and connection structure of column

A cutout part is formed at the approximate center of the connecting member. The cutout part in the connecting member is a circular penetrating hole that penetrates a convex part and a main body part. On the side of a lower surface of the connecting member, the convex part is formed around the cutout part. The convex part includes a tapered part and a rib. The tapered part gradually inclines in the direction toward the center from the side of the main body part (the side of the base part of the convex part) to the tip side (the side of the top part thereof). The rib part is formed on the edge part of the cutout part, which is the top part of the tapered part. The rib part is a part that protrudes downward from the top part of the tapered part.

Reinforcement devices, systems and methods for constructing and reinforcing the foundation of a structure

The present disclosure relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods for use in constructing new structures, including post frame structures. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods for replacing traditional wood and/or precast concrete columns utilized in building a new construction foundation, with a height adjustable foundation column assembly constructed from a corrosion resistant material. The present disclosure also relates to reinforcement devices, systems and methods useful for reinforcing existing post frame structures, particularly those with framing elements requiring repair.

Connection Point For Metal Structure

A connecting node for metallic structures, specifically for structures based on props or pillars () wherewith cross beams () are associated, wherein said pillars () incorporate rosettes () separated by a predetermined distance, each of which having a polygonal window () and at least one circular hole (); while the beams () include on their edges a fork () having a stub () with a polygonal configuration that projects from the lower side and has a configuration equivalent to the window () and at least one hole () in correspondence with the hole () of the rosettes (); the foregoing in anticipation that a fork () will be fitted into a pair of rosettes () without possibility of sideways movement of the beam () and, once the structure is assembled, that it will be immobilised by means of at least one screw () which, passing through holes () and (), establishes the definitive connection. 3315141. The connecting node for metallic structures claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterised in that the windows (-) and projecting stubs () respectively have a rectangular cavity and cross-section.43252354243141. The connecting node for metallic structures claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterised in that the holes (-) in the rosettes (-) and the holes () located on each C-shaped fork () are two and are respectively located on the sides of the window () and the stubs (). The objective of the present invention is a semi-rigid connecting node for metallic structures which allows connection between beams and pillars, the main application of which is the construction of multi-storey car parks, although it may be destined for the construction of any other metallic structure or construction integrating a metallic structure. This node has a high degree of prefabrication in that its components are manufactured and assembled in situ in embedding and screwing operations which make it possible to improve safety in construction and reduce work execution and completion costs and timeframes ...

DECK COMPONENT WITH POST SLEEVE AND FLANGES

Deck components comprising a post sleeve and flanges extending away from side walls of the post sleeve are described. The post sleeve has a rectangular cross section. Interior flanges can comprise attachment holes for affixing the interior flanges to box-frame-segments having square-cut edges. Box-frame-segments and box-frame-segment attachments with square-cut edges can abut the exterior surface of a post sleeve side wall. Use of the post sleeve can reduce or eliminate the need to produce beveled joints box-frame-segments and box-frame-segment attachments. 1. A deck component comprising:a post sleeve comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall, and a fourth side wall, wherein the first side wall abuts the second side wall and the third side wall, wherein the second side wall abuts the first side wall and the fourth side wall, wherein the third side wall abuts the first side wall and the fourth side wall, wherein the fourth side wall abuts the second side wall and the third side wall, and wherein a top of the post sleeve and a bottom of the post sleeve are open for accepting a post into the post sleeve;a first flange abutting an exterior surface of the first side wall;a second flange abutting the exterior surface of the first side wall;a third flange abutting an exterior surface of one of the second side wall, the third side wall, and the fourth side wall; anda fourth flange abutting the exterior surface of the one of the second side wall, the third side wall, and the fourth side wall;a first box-frame-segment removably attached to the post sleeve via at least one of the first flange and the second flange; anda second box-frame-segment removably attached to the post sleeve via at least one of the third flange and the fourth flange,wherein each of the first box-frame-segment and the second box-frame-segment comprises: (i) a first top horizontal element, (ii) a second top horizontal element, (iii) a third horizontal element, (iv) a first base ...

Structural Element

A structural element comprising a web, a pair of substantially oppositely directed flanges projecting outwardly from respective ends of the web, wherein the web comprises two or more channels formed therein, and wherein at least two of the two or more channels project into the web in opposed orientation to one another. 1. A structural element comprising a web , a pair of substantially oppositely directed flanges projecting outwardly from respective ends of the web , wherein the web comprises two or more channels formed therein , and wherein at least two of the two or more channels project into the web in opposed orientation to one another.2. A structural element according to wherein the pair of flanges are disposed substantially parallel to one another.3. A structural element according to or wherein the pair of flanges are disposed substantially at right-angles to the web.4. A structural element according to any one of the preceding claims wherein one of the pair of flanges is wider than the other of the pair of flanges.5. A structural element according to any one of the preceding claims wherein at least one of the pair of flanges is provided with at least one lip extending therefrom.6. A structural element according to wherein the at least one lip is disposed at an included angle of less than 180° to the flange or flanges.7. A structural element according to any one of the preceding claims wherein each of the pair of flanges is provided with a lip.8. A structural element according to wherein the lip associated with a first of the pair of the flanges is disposed at an angle of approximately 90° to the first of the pair of flanges claim 7 , and the lip associated claim 7 , with a second of the pair claim 7 , of flanges is disposed at an angle of between 90° and 180° to the second of the pair of flanges.9. A structural element according to any one of to wherein the at least one lip is bent or curved along at least a portion of its length.10. A structural element ...

BRACKETS USING TRAPEZOIDAL METALLIC CONSTRUCTION

A construction system definable in terms of an X, Y, and Z coordinate axes which provides a first part having a hollow four-walled web elongate in the Z axis, having a series of securement flaps along the edges of the upper surface of the elongate Z axis member; and a second part having at least one open end for complemental engagement of the first part wherein the second part may fit over distal ends of said first part in which a cross-section of the second part is generally that of the first part, but wide and tall enough to allow the first part to slip within the second part, and said second part having an opposite end of said opening, wherein said second part securing the first part to a structural support. 1. A construction system definable in terms of an X , Y , and Z coordinate axes structure , the system comprising:(a) a first part having a hollow four-walled web elongate in the Z axis, having a series of securement flaps on the edges of the upper surface of the elongate Z axis member; and(b) a second part having at least one open end for complemental engagement of the first part wherein the second part may fit over distal ends of said first part in which a cross-section of the second part is generally that of the first part, but wide and tall enough to allow the first part to slip within the second part, and said second part having an opposite end of said opening, wherein said second part securing the first part to a structural support.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:(c) said first part having a hollow four-walled web having a lower XZ base and an upper XZ base along an elongate Z axis connected by two opposing webs on the YZ planes;(d) a channel in said Z axis in the center of said upper XZ base creating a positive and negative X side that extends from the center channel to the YZ web;(e) said upper XZ base on the positive X and negative X side having a vertical lip extending in the negative Y direction for a sufficient distance and running ...

Modular support systems

Modular support systems for supporting multi story buildings including plates having bottom major faces and top major faces, the plates defining bolt holes extending through the plates, vertical columns extending from bottom ends to top ends opposite the bottom ends, the bottom ends of the vertical columns being welded to the top major faces of the plates, and horizontal columns having bottom sides and top sides opposite the bottom sides, the bottom sides of the horizontal columns being welded to the top end of the vertical columns. In some examples, the horizontal column defines bolt holes being positioned to align with the bolt holes defined in the plate. Some examples include pluralities of structural units selectively fastened together in a vertical arrangement, with each structural unit configured to selectively couple with vertically adjacent structural unit. Some examples define buildings including disclosed support systems.

Panelized Building System Utilizing Integrated Insulation

A panelized building system utilizing structural framing combined with integrated insulation is disclosed. The system may include a roof system, at least one wall panel, a floor panel, at least one corner post and at least one foundational component. The roof system, the wall panel, the floor panel, the corner post and the foundational component are configured to mechanically lock to each to form a panelized building structure consisting of structural framing and composite foam insulation. The roof system, the floor panel, the corner post, and the foundational component of the panelized building system may be configured to mechanically lock to each other through a tongue-and-groove interlocking system. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. A wall panel comprising:a. a structural framing mechanically adhered to a perforated reinforcing layer;b. a single monolithic layer of foam insulation having a cavity portion and a continuous portion, the cavity portion of the single monolithic layer of foam insulation is partially embedded in the structural framing thereby leaving an open cavity within the panel for the installation of utility elements and panel to panel attachments;c. the continuous portion of the single monolithic layer of foam insulation encapsulates the reinforcing layer;d. an exterior layer of building material is adhered to the continuous portion of the single monolithic layer of foam insulation;e. wherein the single monolithic layer of foam insulation that encapsulates the perforated reinforcing layer and the structural framing act together as a single structural unit to resist an applied load.21. The wall panel of claim 1 , wherein the perforated reinforcing layer is selected from the group consisting of expanded metal and wire mesh.22. ...

CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

A building construction system comprising: a primary support member having a first end and a second end, an inner facing part and an opposite outer facing part, a secondary support member having a first end and a second end, inner facing part and an opposite outer facing part, a first beam having a first connecting part, a second connecting part, an inner facing part and an outer facing part, where the outer facing part of the first connecting part is configured to be attached to the inner facing part of the primary support member and an outer facing part of the second connecting part is configured to be attached to the inner facing part of the secondary support member, and where outer facing part of the first beam comprises a spacer element that is configured to extend from the primary support member to the secondary support member where an outer facing part of the spacer element is configured to be coextensive to the outer facing part of the primary support member and/or the outer facing part of the secondary support member. 2. The building construction system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the building construction system comprises a building element having an inner surface and an outer surface claim 1 , where the inner surface is configured to be attached to the outer facing part of the primary and/or secondary support member and the outer facing part of the first beam.3. The building construction system in accordance with claim 2 , where the building element has two or more attachment members that extend from the inner surface of the building element.4. The building construction system in accordance with claim 3 , where the attachment members are adapted to mate with opposing attachment members on the primary support member claim 3 , the secondary support member and/or the first beam.5. The building construction system in accordance with claim 2 , where a peripheral area of the building element comprises a connecting surface which is configured to abut ...

PURLIN CONSTRUCTION AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOF STRUCTURES

A purlin mounting system for use in a flat roof structure includes a purlin with a flat mounting wall and an upright wall extending perpendicularly from the mounting wall. First and second mounting shelves are attached to the upright wall and extend outwardly in opposite directions. Each mounting wall is positioned to receive an edge of a roof section thereon. The flat mounting wall and the upright wall define a vertical mounting channel extending from a lower surface of the flat mounting wall a distance less than the distance of the first and second mounting shelves from the mounting wall. A purlin positioning and mounting device is designed to be attached to a roof beam and includes a vertically extending support wall designed to extend upwardly from a supporting roof beam when attached to the supporting roof beam and to nest within the mounting channel. 1. A purlin mounting system for use in a flat roof structure comprising:a purlin including a flat mounting wall and an upright wall extending perpendicularly from the mounting wall, first and second mounting shelves attached to the upright wall a distance from the upright wall and extending outwardly in opposite directions, each mounting wall being positioned to receive a lower surface adjacent an edge of a roof section thereon, the flat mounting wall and the upright wall defining a vertical mounting channel extending from a lower surface of flat mounting wall a distance less than the distance of the first and second mounting shelves from the mounting wall; anda purlin positioning and mounting device designed to be attached to a roof beam and including a vertically extending support wall designed to extend upwardly from a supporting roof beam when attached to the supporting roof beam and to nest within the mounting channel.2. A purlin mounting system as claimed in wherein the purlin is fabricated as a single integrated unit from a metal strip.3. A purlin mounting system as claimed in wherein the upright wall is ...

Modular safety cell for residential, industrial and commercial buildings

Modular safety cell for residential, industrial and commercial buildings, suitable for protecting people who take refuge in it during earthquakes or other natural disasters, constituted by tubular elements ( 1 ) of high-resistance steel which are connected by couplings ( 2 ) also of high-resistance steel, said tubular elements ( 1 ) being disposed parallel to each other to form flat or curved surfaces, wherein said surfaces connect to each other by couplings ( 2 ), said surfaces and said couplings ( 2 ) are at least three, that said tubular elements ( 1 ) are fixed in said couplings ( 2 ) by adequate blocking means ( 3 ), said cell is covered externally by means of anti-detritus protection ( 4 ) and said cell is covered internally by lining panels ( 5 ) which imitate the materials of the walls, the ceiling and the flooring of the home, office or workshop.

Method and Devices Enabling Rapid Construction of Buildings

A method including placing on a surface a first beam having a first end with a first clevis component opposing a second clevis component. A second beam, including a second end having a third clevis component opposing a fourth clevis component, is placed adjacent the first end on the surface. The first clevis component is connected to the third clevis component. A lifter is connected to the first end and the second end, which are lifted simultaneously from the surface while rotating the first beam and the second beam about the connector until the second clevis component engages the fourth clevis component. Connection between the second clevis component and the fourth clevis component then may be completed. 19.-. (canceled)10. A method , comprising:placing a first plurality of beams end to end on a surface, wherein each beam in the first plurality of beams is connectable to at least one other beam in the first plurality of beams via a first plurality of first pairs of clevis components disposed on ends of the first plurality of beams;connecting, for all of the first plurality of first pairs of clevis components, one clevis component of a first beam to another opposing clevis component of a second beam;placing a second plurality of beams end to end on the surface, wherein each beam in the second plurality of beams is connectable to at least one other beam in the second plurality of beams via a second plurality of second pairs of clevis components disposed on ends of the second plurality of beams, and wherein the second plurality of beams are spaced apart from the first plurality of beams;connecting, for all of the second plurality of second pairs of clevis components, one clevis component of one beam to an opposing clevis component of another beam;placing a first A-frame over a first interconnected pair of clevis components in the first plurality of beams, wherein the first A-frame further comprises a first lifting mechanism;placing a second A-frame over a second ...

Structural Frame

In an example, a structural frame is described. The structural frame includes a hub and a plurality of truss members. The hub includes a plurality of hub slots around a perimeter of the hub. The plurality of truss members are configured to couple with the hub and each other. Each truss member is a monolithic structure including: (i) a body extending from a first end of the truss member to a second end of the truss member, (ii) a truss fastener at the first end and configured to couple with a respective one of the plurality of the hub slots of the hub, (iii) a truss slot at the second end and configured to couple to the truss fastener of another one of the plurality of truss members, and (iv) one or more retainers extending along the body between the first end and the second end.

BEAM TO COLUMN CONNECTION

A joint connection structure of a building framework includes a column assembly including a column and a pair of gusset plates connected to the column on opposite sides of the column and extending laterally outward from the column. A beam assembly includes a beam having upper and lower flanges and an end portion received between the gusset plates. The beam assembly is bolted to the column assembly. A channel is attached to one of the column and beam to facilitate connection of the beam assembly to the column assembly. The channel defines an elongate slot for attaching the channel to said one of the column and beam. 1. A joint connection structure of a building framework comprising:a column assembly including a column and a pair of gusset plates connected to the column on opposite sides of the column and extending laterally outward from the column;a beam assembly including a beam having a top surface, a bottom surface and an end portion received between the gusset plates, the beam assembly being bolted to the column assembly; anda channel attached to one of the column and beam to facilitate connection of the beam assembly to the column assembly, the channel defining an elongate slot for attaching the channel to said one of the column and beam.2. The joint connection structure of claim 1 , further comprising one of a bolt extending through the elongate slot to bolt the channel to said one of the column and beam claim 1 , or a weld in the slot to weld the channel to said one of the column and beam.3. The joint connection structure of claim 2 , further comprising bolts claim 2 , and wherein said one of the column and beam defines a pair of bolt holes claim 2 , the elongate slot being aligned with the pair of bolt holes and receiving bolts to attach the channel to said at least one of the column and beam.4. The joint connection structure of claim 3 , wherein the channel defines a second elongate slot that is out of alignment with bolt holes in said one of the column and ...

BOLTED BEAM TO COLUMN CONNECTIONS

A joint connection structure of a building framework includes a column assembly including a column and a pair of side plates attached to the column on opposite sides of the column and extending laterally outward from the column. A beam assembly includes a beam having an end portion received between the side plates. At least one of the column and the beam has an opening in an area between the side plates to provide access for bolting at least one of the side plates to one of the column and the beam. The opening is free of a fastener extending through the opening when the column assembly is attached to the beam assembly. 1. A joint connection structure of a building framework comprising:a column assembly including a column and a pair of side plates attached to the column on opposite sides of the column and extending laterally outward from the column; anda beam assembly including a beam having an end portion proximate the side plates, at least one of the column and the beam having an opening in an area between the side plates to provide access for bolting at least one of the side plates to one of the column and the beam, the opening being free of a fastener extending through the opening when the column assembly is attached to the beam assembly.2. The joint connection structure of claim 1 , wherein the column has a beam facing surface claim 1 , the opening being disposed in the beam facing surface of the column.3. The joint connection structure of claim 2 , wherein the opening has a center disposed at about mid-height of the side plates4. The joint connection structure of claim 2 , wherein the side plates are bolted to the column.5. The joint connection structure of claim 1 , wherein the column has a pair of side plate engagement surfaces claim 1 , the opening being disposed in one of the side plate engagement surfaces.6. The joint connection structure of claim 5 , wherein the opening comprises a first opening claim 5 , a second opening be disposed in the other of the ...

Modular structure system

A system and method for a modular structure system is illustrated. The system includes a plurality of posts and beams. The posts are vertically oriented to define a space. The plurality of posts includes a mating aperture. A beam is included to span the distance between the posts. The beam includes a mating stud protruding out from the beam and configured to pass through the mating apertures of the plurality of posts. An anchor is in communication with the plurality of posts to secure each into a desired position. Siding is coupled to the plurality of posts and the beams to restrict access between the plurality of posts. The location of the beams is interchangeable between the plurality of posts so as to adjust the layout of the space without moving the posts.

Roll Form Framing System

A roll form framing system has a plurality of support beams being interconnected by a plurality of couplers and a plurality of splines. Each of the plurality of support beams including a beam body, a first structural channel, and a second structural channel. The first structural channel and the second structural channel are formed into an outer lateral wall of the beam body, wherein the first structural channel and the second structural channel provide a recess for aligning a plurality of fasteners utilized to secure the plurality of support beams, the plurality of couplers, and the plurality of splines to each other. The outer lateral wall and an inner lateral wall of the beam body delineate a coupler receiving volume for accepting one of the plurality of couplers, while the inner lateral wall delineates a spline receiving volume for accepting one of the plurality of splines.

SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR MULTISTORY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

A multistory building construction system comprising at least one base plate including a centrally disposed sleeve extending vertically from a top surface thereof and configured to engage an interior portion of a bottom end of at least one first-floor column including a cap plate disposed on a top end thereof with a centrally disposed sleeve extending vertically therefrom configured to engage an exterior portion of a bottom end of at least one upper-floor column and configured to support a decking for a concrete floor, the first-floor column and upper-floor column further including at least one sheer tab for attachment of beams for support of the decking. 1. A multistory building construction system , comprising:a base plate;a base sleeve centrally disposed on a top surface of the base plate and extending outwardly from the top surface of the base plate; a first cap plate disposed on a top end of the first floor column; and', 'a first sleeve centrally disposed on a top surface of the first cap plate and extending outwardly from the top surface of the cap plate; and', 'a bottom end of the first floor column configured to matingly engage with the base sleeve., 'a first floor column including2. The multistory building construction system of claim 1 , wherein the first floor column has a cross-sectional shape substantially similar to a cross-sectional shape of the base sleeve; andthe first floor column has an interior dimension larger than an exterior dimension of the base sleeve.3. The multistory building construction system of claim 2 , further comprising: a second cap plate disposed on a top end of the second floor column;', 'a second sleeve centrally disposed on a top surface of the second cap plate extending outwardly from the top surface of the second cap plate; and', 'a bottom end of the second floor column configured to matingly engage with the first sleeve., 'a second floor column including4. The multistory building construction system of claim 3 , wherein the ...

HEADER TRACK WITH STUD RETENTION FEATURE

A track for a wall construction for use in building construction is disclosed. Embodiments can include a track having a plurality of bendable tabs that can be manipulated to grip or release wall studs to prevent lateral or side to side movement of the studs. Embodiments can include tracks which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material. 1. A track for a fire-rated or non-fire rated wall assembly for a linear wall gap , the track comprising a web , a first flange and a second flange , wherein the web is substantially planar and has a first side edge and a second side edge , the first flange and the second flange extend in the same direction from the first and second side edges , respectively , wherein each of the first and second flanges is substantially planar such that the track defines a substantially U-shaped cross section , each of the first and second flanges has a free end opposite a respective one of the first side edge and second side edge , each of the first and second flanges has a plurality of slits , each of the slits having a first end adjacent to the free ends of the first and second flanges and a second end opposite the first end , the plurality of slits defining a plurality of tabs in which each adjacent pair of the plurality of slits forms a tab therebetween.2. The track of claim 1 , wherein a length of each of the slits is 1 inch claim 1 , a width of each of the slits is ⅛ inch claim 1 , and the tabs are spaced apart 1¼ inch on center along the length of track.3. The track of claim 1 , wherein the tabs extend one-third of the length of the first and second flanges as measured from the free ends of the first and second flanges.4. The track of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to use claim 1 , the tabs are aligned with the first and second flanges.5. The track of claim 1 , wherein the tabs are bendable from a bent to an unbent configuration and from an unbent to a ...

STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING A TAPERED INTERFACE

An interface for a structural column includes a female end section that includes at least one first sidewall that extends from a first end along a longitudinal direction and defines a first cavity. An interior surface of the at least one first sidewall tapers transversely outwardly along the female end section towards the first end. The interface also includes a male end section that includes at least one second sidewall that extends from a second end along the longitudinal direction and defines a second cavity. The at least one second sidewall is configured to be received within, and oriented in substantially face-to-face adjacent relationship with, the at least one first sidewall. An exterior surface of the at least one second sidewall tapers transversely inwardly, complementary to the at least one first sidewall, along the male end section towards the second end. 1. An interface for a structural column , said interface comprising:at least one first sidewall that extends from a first end along a longitudinal direction and defines a first cavity, said at least one first sidewall defining a female end section and comprising:an interior surface facing said first cavity, wherein said interior surface of said at least one first sidewall tapers transversely outwardly along said female end section towards said first end; anda female end surface at said first end, said female end surface oriented transversely to the longitudinal direction; andat least one second sidewall that extends from a second end along the longitudinal direction and defines a second cavity, said at least one second sidewall defining a male end section configured to be received within, and oriented in substantially face-to-face adjacent relationship with, said at least one first sidewall, said at least one second sidewall comprising an interior surface facing said second cavity and an exterior surface facing outwardly opposite said interior surface, wherein said exterior surface of said at least one ...

MOMENT FRAME LINKS WALL

A lateral bracing system having high initial stiffness and including yield links capable of effectively dissipating stresses generated within the lateral bracing system under lateral loads. 1. A bracing system for use in constructions , the bracing system comprising:a structural frame having a first structural support member and a second structural support member;a mounting element having a first portion fixedly attached to the first structural support member, and having a second portion comprising a single pivot coupling pivotally coupling the second structural support member to the second portion of the mounting element, the second structural support member pivoting clockwise about a pivot point at the pivot coupling upon a first load exerted on the structural frame, and the second structural support member pivoting counterclockwise about the pivot point at the pivot coupling upon a second load exerted on the structural frame, the second load being opposite to the first lateral load, the first structural support member being spaced from the second structural support member, the space and the pivot coupling enabling rotation of the first structural support member relative to the second structural support member without damaging the first or second structural support members; anda yield link affixed at a first end to the first structural support member and at a second end, opposite the first end, to the second structural support member, the yield link having a section between the first and second ends capable of yielding in tension and compression to dissipate stress within the frame upon a lateral load applied to the structural frame.2. A bracing system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a buckling restraint block affixed to the second structural support member claim 1 , the buckling restraint block limiting buckling of the yield link.3. A bracing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the section has a smaller width than the yield link at the first and ...

PRECAST MODULAR STRUCTURAL BUILDING METHOD

The present invention is a modular structural building method consisting of prefabricated, precast, composite reinforced concrete raised floor and steel beam panels with adjustable levelling connection assemblies between panels, supported by columns. The system has the ability to accommodate the use of the floor by construction personnel during the on-site assembly process. The perimeter of the raised floor slab can be provided with ducts for a field installed conventional reinforcement means to create a continuous structural diaphragm for the floor panel. 1a. precasting a plurality of raised floor panels;b. transporting the precast raised floor panels to the final panel location;c. attaching each precast raised floor panel to at least one column such that the precast raised floor panels are suspended and stable enough for construction personnel to walk on the precast raised floor panels;d. connecting adjacent angled edges of the precast raised floor panels to each other;e. installing within the receptacle created by connecting adjacent angled edges to each other at least one adjustable levelling connection assembly, said assembly being capable of using torque to draw two adjacent raised floor panels level;f. applying torque to the adjustable levelling connection assembly until the adjacent precast raised floor panels are level; andg. filling the receptacle with grout.. A method of using a modular structural building system to install raised floors comprising the steps of: This application is a divisional of prior-filed and copending application Ser. No. 15/901,042 filed Feb. 21, 2018, entitled “Precast Modular Structural Building System and Method,” which claimed the benefit of the filing of Provisional Application No. 62/462,759, filed on Feb. 23, 2017, entitled “Precast Modular Structural Building System.” The specification and claims of both prior-filed applications are incorporated here by reference.The field of the present invention is generally the design and ...

METAL STUD

A steel wall stud has a rear wall, two parallel side walls, each side wall having a front end wall that projects away from interior cavity formed by the rear and side walls. 1. A wall stud comprising:a rear wall;two parallel side walls which project in a forward direction and are connected to the rear wall at about a 90-degree angle;a cavity defined between the two side walls and the attached rear wall; and,a front end of each side wall being connected to a respective front wall member, each front wall member being substantially parallel to the rear wall and which project away from the interior cavity.2. The wall stud according to wherein each side wall has a length of about 4 inches claim 1 , the rear wall has a length of about 3.63 inches claim 1 , and each front wall has a length of about 2.07 inches.3. The wall stud according to wherein the material comprising the wall stud is galvanized steel and has a thickness of about 0.0713 inches (14 gauge) and a cross sectional area of about 1.09 in.4. A wall assembly comprising a horizonal top wall claim 1 , a horizontal bottom wall claim 1 , a pair of parallel side walls connected to respective free ends of the top and bottom walls claim 1 , an interior portion of the panel having a plurality of wall studs according to . This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application Ser. No. 62/752,388 filed on Oct. 30, 2019 and which, is incorporated herein by reference.This invention is directed towards a metal wall stud suitable for use in the construction of prefabricated metal buildings, including both fire rated and non-fire rated wall construction. It is a more particular aspect of the invention to provide for an improved “C”-shaped stud member that imparts greater structural strength and has a unique shape that allows for placement of fewer studs within a building and without sacrificing the performance characteristics of the building.This invention is further directed to a prefabricated wall assembly using metal wall ...

Deck system and components thereof, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck systems and components

Deck systems, deck system components making up the deck systems, and methods of assembling and disassembling deck system components and the deck systems are described herein. A box-frame can be assembled from box-frame-segments, angle clips, and fasteners. A box-frame can be supported by posts attached to the box-frame using post brackets and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be assembled using joist segments, joist spacers, and fasteners. Joist assemblies can be positioned within the box-frame. The joist assemblies can be secured to box-frame-segments or another joist assembly using roll-lock tabs and roll-lock tab receivers and locking tabs and locking tab retainers that part of extrusions making up the box-frame-segments, joist spacers, or joist segments. Deck boards can be secured to the joist assemblies using deck screws or deck-clips. The post brackets can accommodate support posts below deck boards and railing posts extending above deck boards. 1. A deck system comprising:a box-frame including a first box-frame-segment, a second box-frame-segment, a third box-frame-segment, and a fourth box-frame-segment, wherein each of the first box-frame-segment, the second box-frame-segment, the third box-frame-segment, and the fourth box-frame-segment includes a first top horizontal element, a locking tab slot adjacent to the first top horizontal element, a first base horizontal element, and a locking tab extending from and above the first base horizontal element; anda first joist assembly removably attached to and within the box-frame,wherein the first joist assembly includes a first box-frame-segment attachment having a first locking tab slot adapted for positioning over the locking tab of the first box-frame-segment and a first locking tab for positioning in the locking tab slot of the first box-frame-segment, andwherein the first joist assembly includes a second box-frame-segment attachment having a second locking tab slot adapted for positioning over the locking tab ...

Method and apparatus for precision manufacturing of moment connection assemblies

An apparatus for connecting collar components to an elongate member is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame structure having a central opening that is configured to receive an elongate member and that includes at least a first gripping station and a second gripping station. Each gripping station includes a reference surface and a clamp device that is configured to force a collar component against the reference surface. The first and second gripping stations are configured to control relative spatial location of a first collar component held by the first gripping station relative to a second collar component gripped by the second gripping station, prior to connecting the first and second collar components to the elongate member.

ANCHORING AND ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY FOR MODULAR CONSTRUCTIONS

An anchoring and attachment assembly is for modular constructions. The assembly allows anchoring factory-built modules to the foundation of a building, as well as attaching the modules forming the building, thereby acquiring high strength and robustness of the modular construction. The assembly includes a support, and may also include an interconnection. Both the support and the interconnection include projections outwardly projected in a perpendicular plane with respect to the respective metal plates. The projections define a closed and hollow enclosure, and are dimensionally adapted for insertion into a modular post. 1. An anchoring and attachment assembly for coupling to factory-built modular posts for a modular construction , wherein said anchoring and attachment assembly comprises a support , in turn comprising a first metal plate and at least one hollow metal projection , wherein one end of said support is configured to couple to an upper and/or lower end of a modular post , and the other end of said support is configured to couple to a floor of the modular construction , and wherein the projection is outwardly projected in a plane perpendicular to a plane of the first metal plate and defines a closed and hollow enclosure , such that said projection is dimensionally adapted for insertion thereof into the modular post.2. The anchoring and attachment assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an interconnection claim 1 , in turn comprising a second metal plate located in an intermediate position between at least one pair of projections located on one and the same vertical plane and in a symmetrical position with respect to said second metal plate.3. The anchoring and attachment assembly according to claim 2 , characterized in that the pair of projections of the interconnection are outwardly projected in a plane perpendicular to a plain of the second metal plate and define a closed and hollow enclosure claim 2 , said projections being dimensionally ...

THERMALLY BROKEN FRAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A thermally broken framing system and method of use are disclosed. The thermal framing system is comprised generally of a structural stud, exterior retention framing and a fastener system comprised of thermal spacer material, and structural fasteners. In one representative embodiment, the structural stud, in cross section is C-shaped, and at one end of the structural stud is a structural tab facing in the direction of the exterior retention framing. The structural tab is further comprised of apertures located at regular intervals. The exterior retention framing is comprised generally of a retention face represented as and two framing tabs attached to the retention face. The framing tabs have framing tab apertures placed at regular intervals from each other to match the spacing of the apertures. The structural tab apertures and framing tab apertures are aligned and thermally insulated fastening units placed through the apertures, securing the apparatus. 1at least one structural stud,an exterior retention framing portion anda fastener system comprised of at least one thermal spacer and at least one structural fastener,and wherein the structural stud is further comprised of at least one structural tab on one end,wherein the at least one structural tab is further comprised of at least one structural tab aperture, andwherein the exterior retention framing portion is comprised of a retention face and at least one framing tab attached to the retention face, andwherein the at least one framing tab is comprised of at least one framing tab aperture, andwherein the at least one respective apertures are capable of accommodating the at least one thermal spacer, andwherein the at least one structural fastener is capable of fitting within the at least one thermal spacer.. A thermal framing system comprised of: This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/075,651 entitled “THERMALLY BROKEN FRAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE,” filed on Nov. 5, 2014, the ...

SMART CORNER AND WALL FRAME SYSTEM

In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners. 1. A smart corner comprising:a rear side including a first hole;a first side including a second hole, the first side connected to the rear side along a first edge; anda second side including a third hole, the second side connected to the rear side along a second edge opposite the first edge.2. The smart corner of claim 1 , further comprising a top side connected to the rear side claim 1 , the first side claim 1 , and the second side.3. The smart corner of wherein the top side and the rear side are substantially square.4. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are substantially triangular.5. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are parallel.6. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the first side and the second side are connected to the rear side at 90 degree angles.7. The smart corner of claim 1 , wherein the smart corner is connect to a wall frame.8. A wall frame system comprising:a first wall frame including a first smart corner and a second smart corner; anda second wall frame including a third smart corner and a fourth smart corner; a rear side including a first hole;', 'a first side including a second hole, the first side connected to the rear side along a first edge; and', 'a second side including a third hole, the second side connected to the rear side along a second edge opposite the first edge;, 'the first smart corner, the second smart corner, the third smart corner, and the fourth smart corner each includingthe third smart corner ...

SMART CORNER AND WALL FRAME SYSTEM

In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners. 1. A wall frame system comprising:a first wall frame including a first smart corner and a second smart corner; anda second wall frame including a third smart corner and a fourth smart corner; a rear side including a first hole;', 'a first side including a second hole, the first side connected to the rear side along a first edge; and', 'a second side including a third hole, the second side connected to the rear side along a second edge opposite the first edge;, 'the first smart corner, the second smart corner, the third smart corner, and the fourth smart corner each includingthe third smart corner connected with the first smart corner via a first connecting device through at least one of the first hole, the second hole, or the third hole of the third smart corner and at least one of the first hole, the second hole, or the third hole of the first smart corner; andthe fourth smart corner connected with the second smart corner via a second connecting device through at least one of the first hole, the second hole, or the third hole of the fourth smart corner and at least one of the first hole, the second hole, or the third hole of the second smart corner.2. The wall frame system of claim 1 , wherein the first wall frame and the second wall frame each include a top plate claim 1 , a bottom plate claim 1 , and a plurality of vertical studs.3. The wall frame system of claim 2 , wherein the first smart corner is connected to the top plate and a first vertical stud of the plurality of studs of the first wall frame claim ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-STORY BUILDING UTILIZING MODULAR COMPONENTS

A building structure system and method includes a plurality of columns each having a uniform shape and size, a plurality of baseplates, a plurality of sleeves, and a plurality of support beams each having a uniform shape and size. Each of the columns include protrusions a first distance from each end of the column. Each sleeve is sized to receive two columns vertically and to position the ends of the received columns together while the protrusions of each of the received columns engage both ends of the sleeve. Apertures on the columns, baseplates and sleeves align to receive connectors. Each of the uniform beams are positioned horizontally between the columns and are joined to a sleeve at both ends. When so positioned, the top end of the sleeve will extend above the beam and flooring material so as to receive another column after the flooring material has cured. 1. A building structure system , comprising:a plurality of columns each having a first end, a second end, a first aperture, and a second aperture;a plurality of protrusions that are positioned along each end of the plurality of columns;a plurality of baseplates that are each configured to secure the first end of one of the plurality of columns to a ground surface;a plurality of sleeves, that are configured to engage each of the plurality of protrusions, and to secure a first end of one of the plurality of columns to a second end of another of the plurality of columns in a vertical orientation;a plurality of connectors, each of the plurality of connectors being configured to engage one of the plurality of columns and one of the plurality of sleeves or one of the plurality of baseplates; anda plurality of support beams each having a first end and a second end,wherein each of the plurality of support beams are configured to be secured horizontally between two of the plurality of sleeves, andwherein the plurality of sleeves, the plurality of protrusions and the plurality of connectors function together ...

JUNCTION STRUCTURE OF CONCRETE COLUMN AND STEEL BEAM

A structure enables free and reasonable designing of a cross section of an end of a steel beam in accordance with bending stress and a housed state of a PC steel, thereby providing an economic and reasonable building as a whole. A beam end block includes end plates and an anchor plate. The end plates are fixed at an end surface of an H-section steel in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the beam. The anchor plate is fixed to the H-section steel separately from the end plates, on a side opposite to a column, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the beam. An end of the steel beam has an upper part and a lower part. The upper part protrudes toward the column more than the lower part and is mounted on a cogging. The beam end block has a height dimension larger than the height dimension of the H-section steel and has a lower end that is disposed at substantially the same height as a lower end of a side surface of the cogging facing the lower part of the end of the steel beam. 1. A column-beam junction structure comprising a concrete column and a steel beam that are integrally jointed to each other , the steel beam including an H-section steel as a beam main body and a beam end block that is provided at an end of the H-section steel , the steel beam being disposed in a state in which the end is mounted on a cogging provided to a side surface of the column ,the beam end block including an end plate and an anchor plate, the end plate being fixed at an end surface of the H-section steel in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the steel beam, the anchor plate being fixed to the H-section steel separately from the end plate, on a side opposite to the column, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the steel beam,the end of the H-section steel including an upper part and a lower part, the upper part protruding toward the column more ...

Portable building

A portable building kit, construction members, and method for building a portable building are presented. The portable building includes a plurality of upright members, a plurality of footing members adapted to be connected to one or more of the plurality of upright members, a plurality of angle truss members adapted to be connected to one of the plurality of upright members, a plurality of horizontal eave brace members adapted to be connected to one or more of the plurality of upright members and one or more of the plurality of angle truss members, and a plurality of horizontal ridge brace members adapted to be connected to one or more of the plurality of angle truss members. The portable building is made by selecting a predetermined number of upright members, footing members, angle truss members, horizontal eave brace members, and horizontal ridge brace members.

LIGHT STEEL CONNECTING STRUCTURE FOR HOUSE AND MOUNTING METHOD

A light steel connecting structure for a housing includes a supporting plate fixed to a cross beam and integrally connected to one end of a supporting block and a fixed plate. The other end of the supporting block extends in a direction distant from the supporting plate and is inclined in a vertical direction. A fixed hole is formed in the fixed plate and includes two opposite inclined surfaces forming an accommodating groove abutting against the supporting plate and receiving the supporting block. When the connecting structure is mounted, the supporting block passes the fixed hole, and presses the supporting plate, so that a friction force is generated between the supporting plate and the fixed plate to prevent them from loosing, and hence the stand column and the cross beam. 13134434325353531544454. A light steel connecting structure for a house , comprising a support plate () fixedly connected to a beam () , wherein the support plate () is integrally connected with a support block () , one end of the support block () is connected to the support plate () , and the other end of the support block () extends away from the support plate () and is inclined toward a vertical direction , a pillar () is provided with fixing holes () , the fixing hole () comprises two opposite inclined surfaces () that form an receiving socket () for abutting against the support block () , and the support block () is placed in the receiving socket ().2315234434355353531544454. A light steel connecting structure for a house , comprising a support plate () fixedly connected to a beam () and a fixing plate () fixedly connected to a pillar () , wherein the support plate () is integrally connected with a support block () , one end of the support block () is connected to the support plate () , and the other end of the support block () extends away from the support plate () and is inclined toward a vertical direction , the fixing plate () is provided with fixing holes () , the fixing hole () ...

BEAM AND PILE ANCHOR FOUNDATION FOR TOWERS

A foundation system for a tower, such as a wind turbine, includes a central hub assembly, a plurality of post-tensioned concrete beams, and an anchoring system associated with each beam. In use the foundation system is arranged so that the bottom surfaces of the concrete beams bear on soil and the anchoring is disposed within the soil. The beams can be inverted bulb-T beams having post-tensioning cables inserted there-through and cooperating with an oppositely disposed related beam. The central hub assembly can include a plurality of stacked disk elements or steel frame elements that are post-tensioned together to form a single hub structure. 115-. (canceled)16. A tower foundation system , comprising:a central hub assembly;a plurality of post-tensioned concrete beams projecting radially outward from the central hub assembly at equal circumferential intervals, each post-tensioned concrete beam having a proximal end adjacent to the central hub assembly, a distal end spaced from the proximal end, a longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end, an upper surface, and an on grade bottom surface;each post-tensioned concrete beam includes a plurality of post tensioning cables therein that extend through the proximal end and that post-tension the respective beam;for each post-tensioned concrete beam the distal end thereof is not directly connected to the distal end of an adjacent one of the post-tensioned concrete beams;a gap is provided between the on grade bottom surfaces of each adjacent pair of the post-tensioned concrete beams; andeach post-tensioned concrete beam includes an anchoring system connected to the distal end thereof, each anchoring system includes a pile cap disposed below the on grade bottom surface and the pile caps are disposed within the soil.17. The tower foundation system of claim 16 , comprising an even number of the post-tensioned concrete beams.18. The tower foundation system of claim 17 , comprising six or eight of the post- ...

Prefabricated reinforced concrete-filled steel pipe sleeve joint

A prefabricated reinforced concrete-filled steel pipe sleeve joint includes high-strength outsourcing steel pipes, reinforcement restraining plates, high-tensile reinforcements, transformation separation sleeves and an ordinary outsourcing steel pipe, wherein: two transformation separation sleeves are respectively located at an upper end and a lower end of the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe; one of the transformation separation sleeves, which is located at the upper end of the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe, is connected with one of the high-strength outsourcing steel pipes; the other transformation separation sleeve, which is located at the lower end of the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe, is connected with the other high-strength outsourcing steel pipe; the high-tensile reinforcements penetrate through the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe; upper ends and lower ends of the high-tensile reinforcements are respectively extended to interiors of the high-strength outsourcing steel pipes; the high-tensile reinforcements are connected with the transformation separation sleeves. 155555. A prefabricated reinforced concrete-filled steel pipe sleeve joint , comprising: high-strength outsourcing steel pipes , reinforcement restraining plates , high-tensile reinforcements () , transformation separation sleeves and an ordinary outsourcing steel pipe , wherein: two transformation separation sleeves are respectively located at an upper end and a lower end of the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe; one of the transformation separation sleeves , which is located at the upper end of the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe , is connected with one of the high-strength outsourcing steel pipes; the other transformation separation sleeve , which is located at the lower end of the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe , is connected with the other high-strength outsourcing steel pipe; the high-tensile reinforcements () penetrate through the ordinary outsourcing steel pipe; upper ends and lower ends ...

LATTICE TOWER

This invention relates to lattice tower for actuate under high load conditions, more particularly to lattice towers utilized for wind turbines and other applications comprising three metallic legs arranged in a triangular configuration around a vertical axis of the lattice tower, wherein each metallic leg has a closed cross-section profile, a distance between the center of metallic legs in a bottom portion of the tower is greater than 4 meters, an angle of inclination of a central longitudinal axis of each metallic leg in relation to the vertical axis of the tower is between −1.7 degree and +1.7 degrees, and the height of the lattice tower is greater than 60 meters, a plurality of bracing members and auxiliary bracing members and a support platform disposed at a top portion of the tower. 1. A lattice tower for supporting loads comprising: each metallic leg has a closed cross-section profile,', 'a distance between centers of metallic legs in a bottom portion of the tower is greater than 4 meters,', 'an angle of inclination of a central longitudinal axis of each metallic leg in relation to the vertical axis of the tower is between −1.7 degree and +1.7 degrees, and', 'a height of the lattice tower is greater than 60 meters;, 'three metallic legs arranged in a triangular configuration around a vertical axis of the lattice tower, wherein'}a plurality of bracing members; anda support platform disposed at a top portion of the tower.2. The lattice tower of claim 1 , wherein the angle of inclination of the central longitudinal axis of each metallic leg in relation to the vertical axis of the tower is between −1.7 degrees and +1.7 degrees but does not include 0 degrees.3. The lattice tower of claim 1 , wherein the closed cross-section profile of each metallic leg is substantially circular.4. The lattice tower of claim 1 , wherein said lattice tower is configured to support dynamic loads on the support platform at the top portion of said lattice tower that cause reaction ...

PANELIZED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Structural truss panels include first, second, third, and fourth horizontal elongated members and first and second vertical elongated members fastened to the first, second, third, and fourth horizontal elongated members. The first and fourth horizontal elongated members form respectively a top and a bottom of the structural truss panel. The first and second vertical elongated members forming respective sides of the structural truss panel. The structural truss panel further includes and an angled webbing fastened between the first and second vertical elongated members and the first and second horizontal elongated members thereby creating an integrated web truss within the structural truss panel. The structural truss panel includes first, second, and third brace members forming a V-braced truss panel. 1. A structural truss panel comprising:first, second, third, and fourth horizontal elongated members;first and second vertical elongated members fastened to the first, second, third, and fourth horizontal elongated members, the first and fourth horizontal elongated members forming respectively a top and a bottom of the structural truss panel, the first and second vertical elongated members forming respective sides of the structural truss panel; andan angled webbing fastened between the first and second vertical elongated members and the first and second horizontal elongated members thereby creating an integrated web truss within the structural truss panel.2. The structural truss panel of further comprisingthird, fourth, and fifth vertical elongated members fastened to the first, second, third, and fourth horizontal elongated members such that the fourth vertical elongated member is substantially centered between the first and second vertical elongated members, such that third vertical elongated member is between the first and fourth vertical elongated members, and such that the fifth vertical elongated member is between the fourth and second vertical elongated members;a ...

MOMENT FRAME LINKS WALL

A lateral bracing system having high initial stiffness and including yield links capable of effectively dissipating stresses generated within the lateral bracing system under lateral loads. 1. A bracing system for use in constructions , the bracing system comprising:a structural frame having a first structural support member and a second structural support member;a mounting element affixed between the first structural support member and a central portion of the second structural support member, the mounting element configured to affix the central portion of the second structural support member to the first structural support member and configured to allow rotation of the second structural support member relative to the first structural support member, the second structural support member pivoting clockwise about a pivot point at the mounting element upon a first load exerted on the structural frame, and the second structural support member pivoting counterclockwise about the pivot point at the mounting element upon a second load exerted on the structural frame, the second load being opposite to the first lateral load, the first structural support member being spaced from the second structural support member at locations on either side of the central portion, the space on either side of the central portion and the mounting element enabling rotation of the first structural support member relative to the second structural support member; anda yield link affixed at a first end to the first structural support member and at a second end, opposite the first end, to the second structural support member, the yield link comprising a section between the first and second ends capable of yielding in tension and compression to dissipate stress within the frame upon a lateral load applied to the structural frame.2. The bracing system recited in claim 1 , further comprising a buckling restraint block affixed to the second structural support member claim 1 , the buckling restraint ...

LATERAL FORCE RESISTING SYSTEM

A moment frame is formed with two vertical T-shaped posts connected by several cross members secured perpendicular to the two posts forming a ladder-like frame. The cross members are formed of hot rolled steel and are permanently welded to cutouts in the posts. The top of the moment frame is attached to the building structure using any suitable mounting components. The base or bottom of the moment frame is attached to the foundation, or floor using any suitable mounting components. 1. A moment frame comprising:two coplanar vertical side members, each vertical side member having an inside web and an outside surface;a plurality of lateral force resisting members secured to the inside webs between the vertical side members forming a plurality of generally rectangular openings therebetween, wherein the lateral force resisting members control rigidity and resist lateral forces applied to the structural frame; anda plurality of holdown attachment points on the outside surface of each vertical side member.2. The moment frame of wherein the plurality of lateral force members are generally right circular cylinders formed of hot rolled steel. This application claims priority from copending U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61/930,374 filed Jan. 22, 2014.The inventions relate generally to the field of building construction and in particular to structural framing elements for building construction.Buildings are subjected to many forces. Among the most significant are gravity, wind, and seismic forces. Gravity is a vertically acting force, wind and seismic forces are primarily lateral (horizontal). Many buildings use shearwall diaphragms columns and other structural elements to resist lateral loads. Conventional shear resistive building elements are formed by the application of one or more types of sheathing such as, plywood, fiberboard, particleboard, and or drywall (gypsum board), to the inside or outside or both sides of a wall frame. The sheathing is fastened to the wall ...

Frame Systems for Building Structures

A frame system for a building structure includes beam members. Each beam member comprises two opposed, parallel flanges. A web is interposed between the flanges. Spreader members comprise two opposed, parallel side flanges, a web interposed between the side flanges and two opposed end flanges bridging the side flanges at respective terminal ends of the web. The beam members and the spreader members are configured to be fastened to each other to form a frame assembly.

MODULAR TOWER FOR A WIND POWER PLANT

The invention relates to a tower of a wind power plant, having a lower part in the form of a lattice tower or truss tower with at least two corner bars, and an upper part in the form of a cross-sectionally substantially round tubular tower, wherein each particular corner bar is put together from a plurality of steel tube profiles that are connected together in the longitudinal direction. In order to achieve good transportability and easier assembly of the components of such a tower, the invention proposes a modular tower concept. According to the invention, each particular corner bar is in this case put together from at least three steel tube profiles which are provided with perforated flanges for holding screws, wherein the corner bars are connected together by cross struts and/or tension struts attached to the flanges, and wherein the steel tube profiles of each particular corner bar are spirally welded steel tube profiles. 114.-. (canceled)15. A tower of a wind power plant , comprising: at least a first and a second corner bar, each corner bar comprising at least, a plurality of spirally welded steel tubes that are coupled one-to-another in an end-to-end series in a substantially longitudinal direction thereof,', 'at least one perforated flange coupled to at least one end of each of said steel tubes and configured to permit a plurality of screws to be mounted thereto through said perforations;', 'at least one of a cross strut or tension strut coupled to said at least two corner bars, each cross strut or tension strut having a first end coupled to a perforated flange of said first corner bar, and a second end coupled to a perforated flange of said second corner bar, such that said lower part forms a truss tower; and, 'a lower part having,'}an upper part coupled to said lower part and having a substantially round tubular tower extending longitudinally upward from said lower part.16. The tower of claim 15 , wherein each of said perforated flanges is an annular ...

Structural Tube

Provided is a structure that may include a structural tube having at least one slot extending from an end thereof, an end plate attached to the end of the structural tube, and at least one cross member extending through the at least one slot, the at least one cross member including a first region outside of the structural tube and a second region inside the structural tube. 1. A method of assembling a structure comprising:providing a metallic structural tube having a first stepped slot, a second stepped slot, a third stepped slot, and a fourth stepped slot;inserting a first metal cross member into the first and second stepped slots;inserting a second metal cross member into the third and fourth stepped slots;inserting tabs of an end plate into the first, second, third, and fourth stepped slots; and;welding the endplate to the metal structural tube.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:welding each of the first and second cross members to the structural tube.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:inserting the first cross member into a slot of the second cross member. This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/516,037 filed on Oct. 16, 2014 in the United States Patent and Trademark Office which in turn is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/770,585 filed on Aug. 29, 2013 in the United States Patent and Trademark Office which in turn is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/400,266 filed on Feb. 20, 2012 in the United States Patent and Trademark Office the entire contents of each of which are herein incorporated by reference.1. FieldExample embodiments relate to a structure having a structural tube, at least one cross member, and an end plate. Example embodiments also relate to a method of fabricating the structure. Example embodiments also relate to a system having the structure.2. Description of the Related ArtIn the conventional art, plates are often secured to an end of a structural tube in order to attach ...

Modular system for creating a structure, module connector and structure comprising a modular system

Modular system for creating a structure, in particular a building component, comprising at least one post profile ( 2 ), at least one ceiling profile ( 3 ) and at least one floor profile ( 4 ) for a basic framework of a first modular unit ( 50, 50′, 50″, 50 ′″), at least one further post profile ( 2 ), at least one further ceiling profile ( 3 ) and at least one further floor profile ( 4 ) for a basic framework of a second modular unit ( 50, 50′, 50″, 50 ′″), and a module connector ( 38 ) for connecting the first and the second modular unit ( 50, 50′, 50″, 50 ′″), wherein the post profile ( 2 ) has a first pin holding fixture ( 55 ) and the further post profile ( 2 ) has a second pin holding fixture ( 55 ), wherein the module connector ( 38 ) has a first connecting pin ( 39 ) for insertion into the first pin holding fixture ( 55 ) and a second connecting pin ( 40 ) for insertion into the second pin holding fixture ( 55 ), and wherein the module connector ( 38 ) has a supporting element ( 41 ) on which the first and second connecting pins ( 39, 40 ) are arranged.

Column base structure

In a column base structure provided with a column base portion in which a joint metal fitting arranged above a base concrete is fixed to an anchor bolt protruding upward from the base concrete, and a column member which is joined its lower end portion to an upper surface of the joint metal fitting, a design basis strength F 1 ′ of the joint metal fitting is smaller than a design basis strength F 2 of the column member, a bending bearing force of the column base portion is smaller than an index bending bearing force of the column member which is calculated by multiplying a bending bearing force of the column member by a value obtained by dividing the design basis strength F 1 ′ by the design basis strength F 2 , and the column base portion yields before the column member according to an increase of the load applied to the column base structure.

SPLICE CONNECTORS FOR HOLLOW STRUCTURAL SEGMENTS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A connector for coupling first and second hollow structural section (HSS) column segments includes a plurality of splice plates including first and second splice plate pairs. Each splice plate pair includes an interior splice plate configured to couple against an interior surface of a respective HSS column wall and an exterior splice plate configured to couple against an exterior surface of the wall. A plurality of plate fastener openings is defined in each of the splice plates of the first and second pairs. A plurality of fasteners is each configured to be received in a respective aligned series of openings such that the column segments are securely coupled together. Each respective aligned series of openings includes a plate fastener opening defined in one of the exterior splice plates, an opening defined in one of the column walls, and a plate fastener opening defined in one of the interior splice plates. 1. A connector for coupling a first hollow structural section (HSS) column segment to a second HSS column segment at an interface between adjoining ends of the HSS column segments , wherein each of the HSS column segments includes first and second opposing walls and third and fourth opposing walls , the third and fourth opposing walls orthogonal to the first and second opposing walls , and wherein a plurality of wall fastener openings is defined in each of the first and second walls of the first and second column segments , said connector comprising: a first splice plate pair comprising an interior splice plate configured to couple against an interior surface of the first wall and an exterior splice plate configured to couple against an exterior surface of the first wall; and', 'a second splice plate pair comprising an interior splice plate configured to couple against an interior surface of the second wall and an exterior splice plate configured to couple against an exterior surface of the second wall, wherein a plurality of plate fastener openings is defined ...

Retaining Membrane on a Structure

Method for installation and replacement of a membrane and system for retaining membrane on a structure. A connecting member comprises at least one radial channel for receiving a first guiding strip of a membrane sheet further having a second guiding strip. A fastening mechanism is provided for adjusting tension in the sheet by controlling depth at which the connecting member is maintained within a top channel on a truss of the structure. The tension may be adjusted by applying torque to bolted screws maintaining the connecting member into the top channel. Replacing the membrane sheet under tension involves unfastening, at least partially, the connecting member from the top channel to remove tension in the sheet and removing the sheet to be replaced from the connecting member and a second connecting member maintained on another truss.

COUPLING AN UPPER END OF A HOLLOW SECTION COLUMN TO A BUILDING UNIT SUPPORT

A fitting for coupling an open upper end of a hollow section column to a support via which a building unit is to be supported on the column. The fitting comprises a body portion configured to be received in the open upper end of the column and rim portions that extend laterally outwardly from an upper end of the body portion so as to engage edge sections of the column at its upper end when the body portion is received in the open upper end. 147-. (canceled)48. A fitting for coupling an at least partially hollow column to a building unit support , the fitting comprising:a body portion sized and shaped to be received in an open upper end of the column; andmultiple rim portions that each extend laterally outwardly from an upper end of the body portion so as to engage edge sections of the column when the body portion is received in the open upper end of the column.49. The fitting of claim 48 , wherein the body portion is sized and shaped such that the body portion engages interior walls of the column to preclude rotation of the fitting about a longitudinal axis of the column when the body portion is received in the open upper end of the column.50. The fitting of claim 48 , wherein the body portion and the rim portions are formed from a single plate.51. The fitting of claim 48 , further comprising a flange portion that extends from a laterally outer end of one of the rim portions.52. The fitting of claim 51 , wherein the flange portion extends from the one of the rim portions either upwardly or laterally outwardly.53. The fitting of claim 52 , wherein the flange portion is integrally formed with the one of the rim portions.54. The fitting of claim 53 , wherein the flange portion defines a fastener-receiving hole therethrough to facilitate securing the flange portion to the building unit support.55. The fitting of claim 48 , wherein the body portion includes a base and four side walls integrally formed with the base and oriented generally perpendicular to the base such ...

TENSION LOAD TRANSFER DEVICE

A tension load transfer device having a base and a transfer member connected by two webs, all of which are connected to a flange. The flange comprises a bolt hole pattern for connecting the load transfer device to a vertical support of a structure. The base comprises an anchor hole for receiving a lower tie member, and the transfer member comprises a plurality of receiving holes for receiving the respective lower ends of a plurality of upper tie members. 1. A tension load transfer device comprising:a base having one or more anchor holes, each anchor hole configured for receiving an upper end of a lower tie member;a transfer member connected to the base by two webs, the transfer member comprising a plurality of receiving holes, each receiving hole configured for receiving a lower end of an upper tie member; andthe base, the transfer member, and the webs all connected to a flange.2. The tension load transfer device of claim 1 , wherein each web further comprises a transition region configured for transitioning a tension load between the base and the transfer member.3. The tension load transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer member further comprises a hexagonal segment.4. The tension load transfer device of claim 1 , wherein the flange further comprises a pattern of bolt holes.5. The tension load transfer device of claim 2 , wherein the transfer member further comprises a hexagonal segment.6. The tension load transfer device of claim 2 , wherein the flange further comprises a pattern of bolt holes.7. The tension load transfer device of claim 5 , wherein the flange further comprises a pattern of bolt holes.8. A tension load transfer system comprising:one or more upper tie members, each upper tie member having a lower end comprising an anchor attachment;one or more lower tie members, each lower tie member having an upper end comprising an anchor attachment;a base having one or more anchor holes, each anchor hole configured for receiving the upper end of a lower ...

CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME

A connector for coupling a first column segment having a first inner surface and a first end surface to a second column segment having a second inner surface and a second end surface such that the end surfaces are adjacent one another is provided. The connector includes a plurality of fasteners and a plurality of plates each having a front face, a rear face, and a plurality of fastener apertures extending from the front face toward the rear face. Each of the fastener apertures is sized to receive one of the fasteners when coupling the first column segment to the second column segment such that the plates are spaced apart from one another. Each of the front faces is contoured to seat flush against the first inner surface and the second inner surface when the plates span the adjacent end surfaces of the coupled-together column segments. 1. A connector for coupling a first column segment having a first inner surface and a first end surface to a second column segment having a second inner surface and a second end surface such that the end surfaces are adjacent one another , said connector comprising:a plurality of fasteners; anda plurality of plates each comprising a front face, a rear face, and a plurality of fastener apertures extending from said front face toward said rear face, wherein each of said fastener apertures is sized to receive one of said fasteners when coupling the first column segment to the second column segment such that said plates are spaced apart from one another, and wherein each of said front faces is contoured to seat flush against said first inner surface and said second inner surface when said plates span the adjacent end surfaces of the coupled-together column segments.2. A connector in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said connector is a moment-resisting connector.3. A connector in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said front face and said rear face of each plate has a substantially rectangular planform shape.4. A connector in accordance ...

ADJUSTABLE MOMENT FRAME

An adjustable moment frame, comprising: base columns, each comprising a plurality of column attachment points; beams, each comprising a plurality of beam attachment points; and connectors, each comprising a plurality of connector attachment points. The beam attachment points are configured to align with the column attachment points, such that the frame is adjustable between at least two different beam/column configurations. The beam attachment points are configured to align with the connector attachment points, such that the frame is adjustable between at least two different beam/connector configurations. 1. An adjustable moment frame , comprising:one or more base columns, each comprising a plurality of base column attachment points;one or more beams, each comprising a plurality of beam attachment points; andone or more connectors, each comprising a plurality of connector attachment points;wherein said plurality of beam attachment points are configured to align with said plurality of column attachment points, such that said adjustable moment frame is adjustable between at least two different beam/column configurations;wherein said plurality of beam attachment points are configured to align with said plurality of connector attachment points, such that said adjustable moment frame is adjustable between at least two different beam/connector configurations.wherein said one or more beams are configured to be coupled to said one or more connectors; andwherein said one or more beams are configured to be coupled to said one or more base columns.2. The adjustable moment frame of claim 1 , wherein said one or more beams comprise one substantially horizontal beam and two substantially vertical beams claim 1 , a first substantially vertical beam and a second substantially vertical beam;wherein said one or more connectors are two corner connectors, a first connector and a second connector;wherein said one or more base columns are two base columns;wherein said two corner ...

THERMALLY BROKEN FRAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A thermally broken framing system and method of use are disclosed. The thermal framing system is comprised generally of a structural apparatus, exterior retention framing and a fastener system comprised of thermal spacer material, and structural fasteners. A structural component, such as a T-shaped member with a structural tab may lie flatly against a wall while providing a thermal break. The structural tab is further comprised of apertures located at regular intervals. The exterior retention framing is comprised generally of a retention face represented as and two framing tabs attached to a retention face. The framing tabs have framing tab apertures placed at regular intervals from each other to match the spacing of the structural tab apertures. The structural tab apertures and framing tab apertures are aligned and thermally insulated fastening ants placed through the apertures, securing the system. 1. A thermal framing system comprised of:a structural apparatus portion,an exterior retention framing portion, at least one thermal fastener comprised of at least one thermal spacer and at least one structural fastener,', 'wherein the at least one structural fastener is capable of fitting within the at least one thermal spacer,, 'and a thermal fastener system comprised of'}and wherein the structural apparatus portion is comprised of at least one T-shaped member capable of being secured to a wall, a portion capable of lying in a in a generally flattened configuration against the wall,', 'and at least one structural tab,, 'wherein the at least one T-shaped member is comprised of'}wherein the at least one structural tab extends in generally perpendicular relative to the flattened portion,and wherein the at least one structural tab is further comprised of at least one structural tab aperture,and wherein the exterior retention framing portion is comprised of a retention face and at least one framing tab attached to, and generally perpendicular to, the retention face,and ...

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHOD

A building construction method uses wall frames having a moveable top track. The track is fixed in a raised position so as to be load-bearing during construction, allowing construction work to progress quickly. When supporting concrete columns have cured, the fixing can be released allowing the track to move into a lowered position and for the building load to transfer to the columns. 2. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the building frame is formed from structural steel.3. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the building frame is formed of cold-rolled section steel with a nominal thickness in between 0.75 mm and 1.6 mm.4. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the curable substance is concrete.5. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method includes the step of locating deck formwork atop the building frame claim 1 , with the channels fluidly connected to the deck formwork.6. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the step of filling the channels with the curable substance occurs at the same time as the curable substance is poured into formwork to complete a floor surface above the building frame.7. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least some internal wall frames are located at the same time that external wall frames are located.8. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the building frame includes vertical studs and horizontal tracks and the building includes a load transfer means created by securing a track to the studs using at least one removable fixing member.9. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 8 , wherein a top-most track is secured to the studs using the at least one fixing member.10. A method of constructing a building as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the step of creating a break in the load path is achieved by ...

STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME

A structural assembly comprises a first extruded component having a length and a constant cross section. The cross section defines a first cavity and a second cavity separated by a wall of the first extruded component. An aperture extends through the wall between the first and second cavities. Second and third extruded components have respective lengths and constant cross sections. A first connector is positioned within the first cavity of the first extruded component and extends into the second extruded component. A second connector is positioned within the second cavity of the first extruded component and extends into the third extruded component. A fastener extends through the first connector, the aperture, and the second connector and is configured to secure the first and second connectors to the first extruded component. 1. A structural assembly comprising:a first extruded component having a length and a constant cross section, the cross section defining a first cavity and a second cavity separated by a wall of the first extruded component, an aperture extending through the wall between the first and second cavities;a second extruded component having a length and a constant cross section;a third extruded component having a length and a constant cross section;a first connector positioned within the first cavity of the first extruded component, the first connector extending into the second extruded component;a second connector positioned within the second cavity of the first extruded component, the second connector extending into the third extruded component;a fastener extending through the first connector, the aperture, and the second connector and configured to secure the first and second connectors to the first extruded component.2. The structural assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third extruded components extend orthogonally relative to one another along their respective lengths.3. The structural assembly of claim ...

LOCATING PIN ASSEMBLY FOR A MODULAR FRAME

A locating pin assembly for coupling a first modular frame to a second modular frame is disclosed. The locating pin assembly has a first gusset plate positioned between the first modular frame and the second modular frame. The first gusset plate has a first gusset plate aperture and a second gusset plate aperture for receiving fastening means for coupling the first-modular-frame-first-beam and the second-modular-frame-first-beam the gusset plate. The pin assembly also has a pin engaging the first gusset plate, the first modular frame and the second modular frame. Also disclosed are modular frame units having the pin assembly, system of modular frame units having the pin assembly and a method of coupling modular frame units. 1. A locating pin assembly for coupling a first modular frame to a second modular frame , the first modular frame having a first-modular-frame-first-hollow-tubular-member and a first-modular-frame-first-beam coupled at a first end of the first-modular-frame-first-hollow-tubular-member , and the second modular frame having a second-modular-frame-first-hollow-tubular-member and a second-modular-frame-first-beam coupled at a first end of the second-modular-frame-first-hollow-tubular-member , the locating pin assembly comprising:a first gusset plate positioned between the first modular frame and the second modular frame, the first gusset plate having a first gusset plate aperture and a second gusset plate aperture, the first gusset plate aperture adapted for receiving a first fastening means for coupling the first-modular-frame-first-beam to the first gusset plate, and the second gusset plate aperture adapted for receiving a second fastening means for coupling the second-modular-frame-first-beam to the first gusset plate; anda pin engaging the first gusset plate, the first modular frame and the second modular frame, the pin having a flat quadrilateral-type plate like section coupled to a flat inverted conically shaped section, the flat quadrilateral- ...

BIM-BASED MODULAR HOUSING BUILT WITH THIN-WALL CHANNEL STEELS

The present disclosure discloses a building information modeling (BIM)-based modular housing built with thin-wall channel steel comprising foundations, columns, beams, walls, a roof plate, doors, and windows. The columns and transverse beams adopt inward-flanging C-section steel or combined square steel arranged by oppositely buckling symmetric inward-flanging C-section steel. The columns and foundations, the columns and transverse beams, adjacent transverse beams, the columns or transverse beams and slant beams, the transverse beams or slant beams and roof plate, and joints of adjacent supports are connected to each other together by base connectors, butting connectors, or crossed connectors. According to the technical solution of the present disclosure, the inward-flanging C-section steel can be quickly and securely butted, or combined square steel can be quickly and securely butted. The joint is provided with webs, and can be used as a standard connector due to high strength. Relief holes provided at the inner side of the joint are buckled with inward-flanges of the inward-flanging C-section steel to each other and pressed together, thereby realizing an internal-external nesting effect. A positioning groove arranged outside the joint and the inward-flanging C-section steel can be nested together in a concavo-convex manner, and then pressed and fastened by a fastening steel strip, thereby realizing effects of fastening and slippage prevention. 1. A building information modeling (BIM)-based modular housing built with thin-wall channel steels comprising foundations , columns , beams , walls , a roof plate , doors , and windows , wherein the columns and transverse beams adopt inward-flanging C-section steel or combined square steel arranged by oppositely buckling symmetric inward-flanging C-section steel and the columns and foundations , the columns and transverse beams , adjacent transverse beams , the columns or transverse beams and slant beams , the transverse ...

METAL FRAMING SELF-LOCKING CONNECTORS

The present invention relates to metal framed wall components with self-locking fixed and sliding connections between support members and crossing connecting members without using fasteners to connect the two crossing metal framing members together. Different variations of the shapes of the connecting members as well as the location and shape of the notches, ledges, tabs and notched-tabs are used between the members at the holes, punch-outs or indentations all determine the self-locking connections. 120-. (canceled)21. A structural framing system comprising: a first metal framing member and a second metal framing member connected by a connector element;the first metal framing member having an aperture in a planar wall, the aperture having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the aperture having a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, the aperture adapted to receive the connector, the aperture having a first shoulder proximate an intersection of the first side and the fourth side and a second shoulder proximate an intersection of the second side and the fourth side, a notch formed in the planar wall of the first shoulder and the second shoulder and having the fourth side defining a lowermost portion of the notch, the aperture having a second notch at an intersection of the first side and the third side and a third notch at an intersection of the second side and the third side; the second metal framing member having a first side wall and a second side wall configured to be received between the first shoulder and the second shoulder, the first metal framing member for the connector element is configured to connect between said first metal framing member and said second metal framing member.22. The structural framing system according to wherein the first side wall and the second side wall of said first metal framing element and said second metal framing element are separated by the web and each having a longitudinal plane element ...

STRUCTURE WITH INTEGRATED INSULATION

A structure with integrated insulation. The structure with integrated insulation includes a steel frame, the steel frame including a first vertical support beam and a second vertical support beam. The structure with integrated insulation also includes a building panel with integrated insulation. The building panel with integrated insulation including a first surface, a second surface, where the second surface is opposite the first surface, a first edge, where the first edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface, and a second edge, where the second edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface and is opposite the first edge. The building panel with integrated insulation being attached to the first vertical support beam on the first surface of the building panel with integrated insulation and attached to the second vertical support beam on the second surface of the building panel with integrated insulation. 1. A structure with integrated insulation , the structure with integrated insulation comprising: a first vertical support beam; and', 'a second vertical support beam; and, 'a steel frame, the steel frame including a first surface;', 'a second surface, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface;', 'a first edge, wherein the first edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface; and', 'a second edge, wherein the second edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface and is opposite the first edge;', 'the attachment between the first support beam and the building panel with integrated insulation includes adhesive over the entirety of a web of the first vertical support beam in contact with the building panel with integrated insulation; and', 'the building panel with integrated insulation being attached to the first vertical support beam on the first surface of the building panel with integrated insulation, wherein, 'the attachment between the second support beam and the ...

Structural support member with swaged male interface

A connector for a structural column includes a male element of a first column segment. The male element includes a male outer surface and a plurality of first fastener apertures. The connector also includes a female element of a second column segment. The female element includes a female inner surface and a plurality of second fastener apertures. At least one of the female element and the male element is swaged such that the female inner surface of the female element is sized to receive the male outer surface of the male element such that each of the first fastener apertures aligns with a corresponding one of the second fastener apertures. The connector further includes a plurality of fasteners configured to be received in the aligned pairs of first and second fastener apertures

Precast modular structural building system and method

The present invention is a modular structural building system and method consisting of prefabricated, precast, composite reinforced concrete raised floor and steel beam panels with adjustable levelling connection assemblies between panels, supported by columns. The system has the ability to accommodate the use of the floor by construction personnel during the on-site assembly process. The perimeter of the raised floor slab can be provided with ducts for a field installed conventional reinforcement means to create a continuous structural diaphragm for the floor panel.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BRACKET CONFIGURATIONS OF A FRAMING ASSEMBLY

A framing assembly is disclosed. The framing assembly includes a bracket defining a first bracket section and a second bracket section aligned in perpendicular relation relative to the first bracket section along a bracket bend. The bracket includes a first slit and a second slit formed along the second bracket section. The first slit and the second slit define a tapered or triangular shape. The first bracket section includes a plurality of linear sides and corners defined along the linear sides. The first bracket section may be coupled to a joist by disposing the first bracket section within an interior portion of a joist defined by a web, flanges, and returns of the joist. The linear sides and the corners of the bracket facilitate the bracket to snap in place within the interior portion of the joist and the first slit and the second slit receive the returns of the joist. 1. A framing assembly , comprising: a first bracket section in communication with a second bracket section with a bracket bend defined between the first bracket section and the second bracket section, the first bracket section aligned in perpendicular relation relative to the second bracket section along the bracket bend;', 'a first slit and a second slit defined along the second bracket section, the first slit defined along a first lateral side of the second bracket section and the second slit defined along a second lateral side of the second bracket section opposite the first slit, the first slit defining a first width and a second width greater than the first width; and', 'a plurality of linear sides defined along a periphery of the first bracket section, the plurality of linear sides including a first linear side extending orthogonally from the first lateral side of the second bracket section and a second linear side in communication with the first linear side at a corner of the first bracket section, the second linear side angled inwardly relative to the corner and oriented away from the ...

DECK FRAMING SYSTEM

A deck framing system includes a perimeter support member that has a joist support wall and a web wall extending perpendicularly from the joist support wall and an overhang wall extending perpendicularly from the web wall. First and second joist support brackets include a joist support portion and a pair of attachment wings, where each one of the pair of attachment wings contacting the web wall of the perimeter support member. First and second joists each include a deck support wall and a lower wall. The deck support walls of the first and second joists are disposed between the overhang wall and the joist support portions, and the lower walls are disposed between the joist support portions and the joist support wall.

STRUCTURAL COMPONENT FOR MODULAR WALLS

A reversible structural component for use as a portion of a vertical frame in a modular wall system includes an elongate body extending between a first end and a second end thereof, a plurality of countersunk through-holes extending through the structural component, and a plurality of threaded through-holes extending through the structural component. The countersunk through-holes and the threaded through-holes are disposed on the elongate body between the first end and the second end so that the countersunk through-holes of the structural component are aligned with the threaded through-holes of a separate identical structural component when back sides of the structural component and the separate identical structural component are brought together 180-degrees relative to one another during use. 1. A reversible structural component for use as a portion of a vertical frame in a modular wall system , comprising:an elongate body extending between a first end and a second end thereof;a plurality of countersunk through-holes extending through the reversible structural component; anda plurality of threaded through-holes extending through the reversible structural component;wherein:the countersunk through-holes and the threaded through-holes are disposed on the elongate body between the first end and the second end so that the countersunk through-holes of the reversible structural component are aligned with the threaded through-holes of a separate identical reversible structural component when back sides of the reversible structural component and the separate identical reversible structural component are brought together 180-degrees relative to one another during use.2. The reversible structural component of claim 1 , further comprising a channel extending longitudinally along the reversible structural component from the first end to the second end.30. The reversible structural component of claim claim 1 , further comprising two opposing flanges extending outward from the ...

Post and Beam System

A framing system for constructing at least a portion of a building. The framing system comprising beams, cross beams, corner posts, and inline posts. The beams including flanges and a wall arranged between the flanges. The cross beams including a flange and a wall attached to the flange. The corner posts including walls and flanges. The inline posts including flanges and a wall arranged between the flanges. The flanges include slots and the walls include open areas. Panels may attach to the slots. Decorative patterns may be integrally formed in the open areas. 1. A framing system for constructing at least a portion of a building , the framing system comprising: a first flange extending the first longitudinal length, the first flange including a first slot extending at least a portion of the first longitudinal length and a second slot extending at least a portion of the first longitudinal length,', 'a second flange extending the first longitudinal length, the second flange including a third slot extending at least a portion of the first longitudinal length and a fourth slot extending at least a portion of the first longitudinal length,', 'a first wall extending the first longitudinal length and arranged between the first flange and the second flange, the first wall including a first open area extending at least a portion of the first longitudinal length and a second open area extending at least a portion of the first longitudinal length, and', 'wherein the first flange, the second flange, and the first wall are attached and have a substantially S-shaped cross-section extending the first longitudinal length;, 'a first beam extending a first longitudinal length, the first beam including a third flange extending the second longitudinal length, the third flange including a fifth slot extending at least a portion of the second longitudinal length and a sixth slot extending at least a portion of the second longitudinal length,', 'a fourth flange extending the second ...

Beam connector for arch structure

The invention is a structural connector used as a component to construct an arch consisting of a plurality of closely adjacent, polygonal rows of stringer beams. The multiple row polygonal arch is a low-cost, general purpose support structure for bridges, shelters and arbors applicable to many cost-, time- or environmentally-sensitive situations. The invention is a Y-shaped connector, typically made of sheet metal, with three brackets, two upper brackets and a lower bracket, which collectively enable a union of three beams forming one node of the multiple row polygonal arch. Using these Y-shaped connectors to join the beams at each node creates the arch structure, and additionally provides the features of cantilevering, modularity, generic component shape, reusability and safety. The invention is applicable to a variety of structures such as: pedestrian and vehicular bridges, shelters, arbors, as well as jewelry, furniture and toys.