ТЕПЛОИЗОЛИРОВАННЫЙ ФУНДАМЕНТ

Теплоизолированный фундамент представляет собой мелко заглубленную под возводимое строение плиту из экструдированного пенополистирола толщиной согласно формуле δ≥λ(R-1,05), где δ - толщина экструдированного пенополистирола, м; λ - коэффициент теплопроводности экструдированного пенополистирола, Вт/(м·°С); R - приведенное сопротивление теплопередаче, м2·°С/Вт. Это обеспечивает выполнение несущей, тепло- и гидроизолирующей функций при одновременном упрощении конструкции. 1 нз.п. ф-лы, 1 фиг., 1 табл.

БЛОК ФУНДАМЕНТНЫЙ, СБОРНО-МОНОЛИТНЫЕ ФУНДАМЕНТ И СТЕНА НА ЕГО ОСНОВЕ

... 1. Блок, представляющий собой пустотелый каркас, содержащий продольные и поперечные стенки, выполненные с прорезями для прокладки арматуры и образующие вертикальную сквозную полость, отличающийся тем, что на наружных гранях одной или двух поперечных стенок блока расположены вертикальные выступы и соотношение ширины блока к его длине составляет не менее 1/2. ! 2. Блок по п.1, отличающийся тем, что арматура проложена с возможностью преднапряжения и закреплена при помощи упоров и стопоров. ! 3. Фундамент, отличающийся тем, что он выполнен с использованием блоков по п.1, примыкающих друг к другу поперечными и/или продольными стенками, уложенных в горизонтальные ряды преимущественно в шахматном порядке, при этом вертикальные сквозные полости блоков создают общий объем для заполнения бетоном и, по меньшей мере, два ряда соединены арматурой и/или преднапряженной арматурой. ! 4. Фундамент по п.3, отличающийся тем, что поперечные и/или продольные стенки блоков примыкают друг к другу с образованием ...

СПОСОБ ВОЗВЕДЕНИЯ ФУНДАМЕНТА

Изобретение относится к строительству жилых домов. Способ возведения фундамента включает установку заглубленных столбов, ленточного ростверка и узлов соединения столбов с ростверком. На месте предполагаемого фундамента предварительно выбирают грунт с образованием «корыта», горизонтальное дно которого покрывают песчаной подсыпкой. Затем заглубляют вдавливанием на определенную глубину столбы и на подготовленную песчаную подсыпку в горизонтальной плоскости дна «корыта» укладывают горизонтальный теплоизоляционный экран путем установки его сверху на заглубленные вдавливанием столбы в предварительно подготовленные в нем отверстия под заглубленные, установленные вдавливанием столбы, на которые в дальнейшем устанавливают посредством узлов соединения ленточный ростверк. Затем к внешней стороне заглубленных столбов прикрепляют промежуточную стенку цокольного элемента, к которой, в свою очередь, прикрепляют вертикальный теплоизоляционный экран, связанный с горизонтальным теплоизоляционным экраном, ...

ФУНДАМЕНТ

Фундамент относится к области строительства, и служит для возведения фундаментов для недорогих жилых домиков. Для повышения эксплуатационных качеств и снижения себестоимости он содержит заглубленные столбы 1, ленточный ростверк 3, промежуточные стенки 9 и 11, жестко связанные с заглубленными столбами 1 и теплоизоляционный экран 13, выполненный в виде вертикальной стенки 12 и связанного с ней заглубленного горизонтального плато 14 с отверстиями 15, через которые проходят заглубленные столбы 1, причем заглубленное горизонтальное плато установлено на песчаной подготовке 17 и покрыто сверху с внутренней стороны песчаной подготовкой 17, а с наружной стороны водонепроницаемым замком из перемятой глины 20, покрытым сверху песчаной подготовкой 21, которая, в свою очередь, покрыта отмосткой 22, а вертикальная стенка теплоизоляционного экрана связана с промежуточной стенкой, жестко закрепленной на заглубленных столбах 1, в качестве которыхенных столбов используют асбестноцементные трубы, при этом ...

ФУНДАМЕНТНЫЙ БЛОК

Изобретение относится к строительству. Сущность изобретения: фундаментный блок включает панель с верхними и нижними горизонтальными полками и с объединяющими их ребрами жесткости. Высота горизонтальных полок превышает высоту ребер жесткости. К внутренней стороне панели в полости, образованной полками и ребрами жесткости прикреплена тепловая изоляция. К торцам ребер жесткости и свободным внутренним сторонам горизонтальных полос прикреплена дополнительная тепловая изоляция. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 20 ил.

ОПОРНАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ И СПОСОБ СООРУЖЕНИЯ СБОРНОЙ ОПОРНОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИИ

Использование: в промышленном и гражданском строительства при строительстве дорог, аэродромов, фундаментов под различные сооружения, а также при строительстве любых сооружений на слабых грунтах. Сущность изобретения: опорная конструкция содержит плиту, на опорной поверхности которой расположены выступы, и выпукло-изогнутый в плане анкетный элемент с накопленной в поперечном направлении от центра основания плиты к ее периферии боковой поверхностью, и имеющий замкнутые дугообразные участки, выступающие за контур основания на величину не менее толщины выступа. Выступ расположен напротив выступа у противоположной боковой грани и смещен в продольном направлении основания плиты в сторону выступа у торцевой грани, а дугообразный участок анкерного элемента расположен напротив замкнутого дугообразного участка. Сущность изобретения: способ включает установку на естественное или предварительно подготовленное основание плит с расположенными на их основаниях со стороны опорной поверхности выступами, ...

СПОСОБ ВОЗВЕДЕНИЯ ФУНДАМЕНТА-ОБОЛОЧКИ

Способ возведения фундамента-оболочки, включающий подготовку грунтового основания и установку оболочки, отличающийся тем, что подготовку грунтового основания осуществляют вытрамбовкой грунта штампом, внутренняя полость которого соответствует по форме и размерам внутренней полости оболочки.

Здание, сооружение, возводимое на пучинистых грунтах

Фундамент

Изобретение относится к области строительства, а именно к конструкциям фундаментов зданий, сооружений . Цель изобретения - повышение несущей способности фундамента за счет перераспределения контактных напряжений грунта - достигается выполнением опорного блока 1 со сквозными горизонтальными каналами .3, в которые заведены горизонтальные элементы 2. Между верхней стенкой 4 каждого канала 3 и соответст- вукицим горизонтальным элементом 2 образован зазор 5. При этом зазоры 3 могут быть перекрыты защитными элементами 6, а в случае необходимости , например при неравномерных осадках различных участков фундамента, в зазоры 5 в зоне опережающих осадок устанавливаются прокладки. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. /f/ /// /// /// // д о ч о /// /// /// /// //7 /// /// /// Фи1,1 ...

Способ возведения фундамента

Фундамент

Фундамент

Железобетонный фундамент

Плита ленточного фундамента

Fundamentelement für Gebäude

Flachgruendung fuer Bauwerke mit einseitig verbreiterten Fundamenten

GEBAEUDEFUNDAMENT

Schalung

Fundamentstein

Fundamentstein (1), mit einer Bodenfläche, einem Kopfbereich (2) und Seitenflächen (3), wobei in dem Kopfbereich (2) eine erste und eine zweite Nut (5, 5') angeordnet sind, die sich jeweils zwischen gegenüberliegenden Seitenflächen (3) erstrecken und die im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu den Seitenflächen (3) ausgerichtet sind, sowie mit einer im Kopfbereich (2) mittig angeordneten Aussparung (4), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Kopfbereich (2) ein oder mehrere Entwässerungsmittel (6, 7) vorgesehen sind.

UNTERBAU FUER EIN KLEINERES GEBAEUDE

Improvements relating to foundation rafts

Shutters

FORMWORK FOR FORMING STRUCTURAL BEAMS

Building foundation construction

To construct a building foundation, a trench 20 is dug which is to be lined with compressible fill slabs 26 and then filled with poured concrete. To hold the slabs 26 in place prior to pouring of the concrete, weights 10 are placed at the bottom edges of the trench with tapes 18 attached to them and extending up and out of the trench. When the slabs are placed against the sides of the trench, the tapes 18 are pulled taut to secure the slabs, and the free ends of the tapes are fixed at the ground surface 22. Concrete is then poured to fill the trench and once the concrete has stabilised, the free ends of the tapes can be cut off. ...

Supporting building floors

A building structure such as conservatory comprises an outer base member 10 extending around the periphery, and formed from a pre-cast concrete beam, which has a lip 12 to support a floor member 14 or paving slabs 20. These are also supported at intervals by a support 22 comprising a metal bar or tube, which may be in sections, and has a load spreader 26, 28. The lower end of the bar may be threaded to allow the pile to be screwed into the ground. The slabs 20 may be 3 metres square.

Plastics shuttering for base of building, e.g. extension

A base 10 for a building structure to be erected abutting an existing building comprises a plastics shutter 14 having a base 16 and sides 18 to be filled with concrete 26. The shutter may have a lip 22 part 22a of which serves as a DPC: the base may have a raised region 20 so that less concrete is required and insulation 24 such as foam polystyrene may be attached to the shutter, which may also have clips for retention of wall panels 40.

Multi-storey modular building foundation

Improvements in and relating to structural building members

Foundations

Assemblable disposable shuttering for constructingmodular formworks for making concrete foundations

Earthquake, wind resistant and fireresistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom.

An earthquake, fire and wind resistant pre-fabricated building panel comprises a plurality of frame members. The frame members are connected together to form a frame Iving in a frame plane, the frame defining a perimeter of the panel, the perimeter bounding an interior portion of the panel. At least some of the frame members are biased inwardlv, generally in the frame plane, towards the interior portion of the panel. A first solidified castable substance is cast in the interior portion of the frame, between the frame members. A three-dimensional structure such as a house is formed by connecting the panels together. Tne connections absorb and distribute seismic forces to the entire three-dimensional strucrure and the biased frame members act to absorb residual seismic forces reaching the individual panels. The castable substance and biased frame members pcnr.it the panel to withstand both positive and negative loading and render the pane! fire ...

Earthquake, wind resistant and fire resistant

An earthquake, fire and wind resistant pre-fabricated building panel comprises a plirality of frame members. The frame members are connected together to form a frame lying in frame plane, the frame definining a perimeter of the panel, the perimeter bounding an interior portion of the panel. At least some of the frame members are biased inwardly, generally in the frame plane, towards the interior portion of the panel. A first solidified castable substance is cast in the interior portion of the frame, between the frame members. A three-dimensional structure such as a house is formed by connecting the panels together. The connections absord and distribute seismic forces to the entire three-dimensional structure and the biased frame members act to absorb residual seismic forces reaching the individual panels. The castable substance and biased frame members permit the panel to withstand both positive and negative loading and render the panel fire resistant.

Earthquake, wind resistant and fire resistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom.

An earthquake, fire and wind resistant ...

Assemblable disposable shuttering for constructingmodular formworks for making concrete foundations

Earthquake, wind resistant and fire resistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

Eart quake windr sista t and fire resistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

Earthquake wind resistant and fire resistant prefabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

Assemblable disposable shuttering for constructingmodular formworks for making concrete foundations

Process and equipment for the realization of a rigid flagstone allowing to carry a construction.

Device and process of construction for the construction of buildings or others having to have the good caratéristiques ones of ductility.

Process of construction for individual residences.

Earthquake wind resistant and fire resistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

Reinforced concrete framework vibrated for prefabricated houses

Assemblable disposable shuttering for constructingmodular formworks for making concrete foundations

Eart quake windr sista t and fire resistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

Earthquake, wind resistant and fire resistant pre-fabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

Earthquake wind resistant and fire resistant prefabricated building panels and structures formed therefrom

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LARGE ONES, GOING THROUGH CONCRETE PLATES

TRAGSAULENFUNDAMENTIERUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN EINER SOLCHEN

FUNDAMENT FÜR EIN GEBÄUDE ODER OBJEKT

FUNDAMENT

BOTTOM PROFILE STRIP AND BUILDING COVER

FOUNDATION

PREFABRICATED BUILDING FOUNDATION ELEMENT.

FORMWORK.

EARTHQUAKE, WIND AND FIRE-RESISTANT PREFABRICATING BUILDING PANELS AND THEREBY FORMED STRUCTURES

FORMWORK FOR SLAB FOUNDATION

Void forming and suspension system for a structural concrete slab

Modular footing system

Sill or Hob Moulding System

An elongated hollow mould for the integral formation of a raised sill or hob on the surface of a cast-in-situ concrete building slab, said mould comprising two generally parallel, continuous side panels joined in fixed spatial relationship at their upper and lower edges by spacer elements which permit the entry of concrete from above and the passage of concrete therethrough to formwork below upon which said slab is to be formed, thereby making the concrete within said filled mould contiguous with that of said concrete slab beneath; said mould being supported upon a plurality of discrete chairs, each said chair comprising two narrow, parallel, vertically oriented side panels joined at their lower ends by a transverse bottom part fixed to said formwork, said mould being supported in a said chair by a height-adjustable transverse bridge fixed to said chair side panels.

Method of constructing building slabs and pavements and storing water

METHOD OF CONCRETE SLAB CONSTRUCTION

Improved foundation void former unit

A structural module

Method of constructing a concrete building slab

CONCRETE VOID FOUNDATION

FOUNDATION WALL SYSTEM

Wall system structural panels (1) constituting a sandwich of two polyolefin sheets (2a, 2b) and an interior layer of glass fiberboard (3). Such structural panels (1) are used with a system of steel studs (4) and channels to form walls of high strength and light weight. These walls are particularly suitable for foundations and basements, and exhibits strength, water resistance, and insulating values far in excess of those of conventional foundation walls.

STRAP TIE HOLDER

The present invention is a connection comprising a support member, a holder for compressibly holding a strap connector, a strap connector compressibly held by the holder, and fastener means attaching the holder to the support member. In a preferred form of the present invention the support member is a formboard for containing a concrete foundation during pouring and setting and the strap connector is a strap tie holdown.

MULTI-PURPOSE PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING CONCRETE STRUCTURES EMPLOYING THE SAME

MULTI-PURPOSE PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS, AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING CONCRETE STRUCTURES EMPLOYING THE SAME A concrete structure is erected by prefabricating a plurality of comparatively massive like-constructed substantially concrete slabs each of which has an elongated rectangular opening therein and a plurality of bores extending therethrough, transporting the prefabricated concrete slabs from a fabrication location to a building location, digging a ground foundation trench at the building location, successively placing the plurality of prefabricated concrete slabs, one-by-one, in substantially vertical orientation into said trench with the respective rectangular openings of said slabs all being located below grade in said trench, passing comparatively rigid elements through the bores in adjacent ones of said slabs to align said slabs with one another and to mechanically fasten them to one another, and thereafter anchoring the slabs in place by pouring or pumping a flowable anchoring material ...

LOAD SUPPORTING MEANS AND THE FORMATION THEREOF

A displaceable load supporting cell for supporting a load. The cell comprises at least one compacted layer of particulate material compacted under a pressure of at least 800 kPa. The cell has a height less than its minimum lateral dimension. The cell includes retaining means for retaining the particulate material in the layer, and restraining means associated with the layer to restrain lateral displacement of the particulate material under load. A method of forming the load supporting cell and a support pillar. The pillar comprises a stack of layers of particulate material compacted under a pressure of at least 800 kPa, and each layer having restraining means associated therewith to restrain lateral displacement of the particulate material under load, each layer having a height less than its minimum lateral dimension.

CONSTRUCTION DEVICE FOR CONNECTING BUILDING ELEMENTS

A body member comprising either a concrete block or molded or stamped product, includes upwardly opening recesses forming an anchor seat for building elements. The recesses may extend fully from side to side and also open out the sides so that building elements can be laid horizontally therein or fully across the body member. The recesses also include a central socket for receiving an upright pillar. Embodiments of the invention may include depending foot members. Embodiments of the invention also include structure for fastening building elements to the body member. A further embodiment employs depending projections at outer portions thereof which frictionally fit on top of a base block and stabilize the body member against lateral movement.

CANTILEVERED STRUCTURAL SUPPORT

A cantilevered structural support (10) comprises a counterbalance (16) and an elongate support member (12, 14) that is secured to the counterbalance (16). A cantilevered portion (26) of the support member extends outward from the counterbalance (16). When one or more cantilevered structural supports (10) are used to support a freestanding structure (18), the cantilevered portions of the support members (12, 14) are configured to support 40% or more of the footprint area of the structure.

FORMING, DRAINAGE AND VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURE, IRRIGATION AND ATHLETIC FIELDS

A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation includes side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration having a first side wall and a second side wall, and at least one component having an interior cavity disposed in one of the side walls. A bracket assembly includes an outwardly bounding reinforcement post for each of the side walls, a separator bar having a plurality of apertures sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at locations corresponding to nominal widths of the at least one component. A barrier is disposed between the outwardly bounding posts. The barrier and the component in the side wall is retained in the foundation after the building material cures. The barrier prevents backfill from filling a volume between the outwardly bounding posts.

A STRUCTURAL MODULE

A sub-base layer for use in construction, comprises a plurality of connected substantially cuboid modules each having spaced-apart, substantially parallel top and bottom walls joined by a peripheral sidewall defining an enclosed volume. The connection between the modules is effected by a plurality of tie members which prevent lateral movement of the modules relative to one another. The layer is particularly useful as a lightweight replacement for aggregate sub-base layers in foundations, roadways, pavement, carparks, and the like.

Gerüst für Verschalungen zum Betonieren von Fundamenten.

Fondation de bâtiment

Bauelement und dessen Verwendung für Fundamente

Einzelfundament

Grundplatte für nicht unterkellerte Wohnhäuser sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung der Grundplatte

Prefabricated foundation component for upright structure

The component has main supporting body (1) for the structure. One or more oblong anchoring members (8,9) are embedded in the body and protrude from its underside. Fixing devices at the body top surface secure the structure positively to the members. There can be an adjustable foot (13) and the bottom ends of the members, and the body can consist of a baseplate (2) from which two flanges (3) protrude upwards, leaving a free passage between them. Two parallel anchoring rods in each flange lead downwards to an adjustable foot.

DISPOSABLE SHIELD FOR BUILDING MODULAR FORMWORK FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

ФУНДАМЕНТ ОПОРЫ ЛИНИИ ЭЛЕКТРОПЕРЕДАЧИ

Изобретение относится к строительству, в частности фундаментов опор линий электро-передачи. Задачей настоящего изобретения является разработка опоры, обеспечивающей повышение несущей способности фундамента в обводнённых и слабых грунтах. Фундамент, включающий опорную плиту прямоугольного сечения, стойку квадратного сечения для промежуточных стальных опор или стакан для размещения в нём железобетонной опоры, два рёбра переменного по высоте сечения в виде железобетонных пластин прямоугольной формы, расположенных в плоскости симметрии фундамента перпендикулярно опорной плите и стойке квадратного или трубчатого сечения и ориентированных при монтаже опоры вдоль линии электропередачи. Ребро фундамента представляет брус равного сопротивления в вертикальной плоскости. Несущая способность фундамента повышается за счёт увеличения площади контакта с грунтом, и соответственно увеличению отпора грунта горизонтальному смещению и повороту фундамента в вертикальной плоскости при воздействии ветровой нагрузки ...

ФУНДАМЕНТ ОПОРЫ ЛИНИИ ЭЛЕКТРОПЕРЕДАЧИ

Изобретение относится к области фундаментов опор линий электропередач. Задачей настоящего изобретения является повышение несущей способности фундамента путём снижения амплитуды и частоты его колебаний при воздействии на опору знакопеременных нагрузок. Технический результат достигается тем, что кроме основной засыпки применяется в верхней части фундамента дополнительная засыпка из упругого демпфирующего материала. Затухание колебаний происходит благодаря тому, что масса рычажных элементов с балансирами совместно с массой стойки и фундамента образуют колебательную систему в виде динамического гасителя с демпфированием, возникающим в-результате трения балансиров относительно материала верхнего слоя засыпки и тем самым гасящим колебания, передающихся от опоры на фундамент.

СПОСІБ ВЛАШТУВАННЯ СТРІЧКОВИХ ФУНДАМЕНТІВ ІЗ ДРІБНОШТУЧНИХ БЛОКІВ

Спосіб влаштування стрічкових фундаментів із дрібноштучних блоків, що включає операції формування підошви та стіни фундаменту шляхом вкладання рядами фундаментних блоків на цементному розчині. Як фундаментні блоки використовують бетонні блоки, виконані у вигляді призми, основи якої є трапеціями, що мають тільки один гострий кут. Бічні грані призми є прямокутниками, а висота трапецій рівна висоті бічних граней.

СПОСОБ СООРУЖЕНИЯ ЛЕНТОЧНОГО ФУНДАМЕНТА С ПРОДОЛЬНОЙ КАНАВКОЙ, ЭЛЕМЕНТ ФУНДАМЕНТА И ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ ЕГО ФИКСАЦИИ И ВЫРАВНИВАНИЯ, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННЫЕ ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ СПОСОБА

Настоящее изобретение относится к способу сооружения фундаментов для промышленных зданий, к элементам фундамента, образующим составную часть указанных фундаментов, и приспособлениям для фиксации и выравнивания элементов фундамента. Способ сооружения ленточного фундамента с продольной канавкой характеризуется тем, что продольную канавку формируют из множества элементов (3) фундамента (4), имеющих продольные пазы и выступающую со стороны их основания арматуру (3.3), каждый из которых временно подвешивают над траншеей (8) по периметру разметки здания на двух приспособлениях (5) для фиксации и выравнивания элемента фундамента, расположение элементов (3) регулируют и окончательно выравнивают с помощью указанных приспособлений так, что пазы этих элементов образуют продольную канавку фундамента (4); затем промежуток между собранными таким образом элементами (3) и дном траншеи (8) и расположенную в этом промежутке арматуру (3.3) элемента (3) заливают свежеприготовленной бетонной смесью для образования ...

TIMBER POLE FOUNDATION STRUCTURE

DEVICE PERMANENT FORMWORK FOR FOUNDATION POLYESTER

PROCEEDED OF CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS HAS FRAMEWORK WOOD AND ELEMENTS FOR SA IMPLEMENTED

Construction concrete floor slab supported on the ground.

Process and apparatuses for the realization of foundations

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of an ELEMENT OF BUILDING

PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR the REALIZATION Of a RIGID FLAGSTONE ALLOWING TO CARRY a CONSTRUCTION

Industrialized foundations

RADIER SUR PICOTS, ET DISPOSITIFS POUR SA MISE EN OEUVRE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE DES RADIERS SUR PICOTS POUR L'ASSISE DE BATIMENTS LEGERS. L'OBJET DE L'INVENTION EST UN RADIER SUR PICOTS COMPORTANT UNE DALLE EN BETON ARME PRENANT APPUI SUR DES ELEMENTS CYLINDRIQUES OU PICOTS FICHES DANS LE SOL, CARACTERISE EN CE QUE CHAQUE PICOT SE RACCORDE A LA DALLE PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE D'UNE SECTION 41 QUI VA EN S'ELARGISSANT AU FUR ET A MESURE QUE L'ON SE RAPPROCHE DE LA DALLE. L'INVENTION CONCERNE EGALEMENT DES DISPOSITIFS POUR LA MISE EN OEUVRE DE CES RADIERS. APPLICATION AUX RADIERS SUR PICOTS.

CASING BLOCK OF BANKS OF FLOOR

PREFABRICATED STRUCTURE

Foundation for supporting walls of building - has concrete ground beams, sub basement walls, damp-course and reinforcements

PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTION Of a STRUCTURE AND a MATTRESS OF DISTRIBUTION

La présente invention concerne un procédé de construction d'une structure, dans lequel on prépare par terrassement une zone d'un sol (2) destinée à recevoir ladite structure ; on réalise un matelas de répartition (1) par ajout d'un matériau compacté au sein de ladite zone ; et on réalise ladite structure en face supérieure dudit matelas de répartition (1). Un tel procédé se caractérise en ce qu'il consiste, lors de la réalisation dudit matelas (1), à introduire une armature (10) maillée lors du compactage dudit matériau.

ISOLATED STRINGER ELEMENTS ARRAY, COMPRISING PAIRS OF CORNER MEMBERS THE ENDS OF WHICH ARE ARRANGED TO AVOID ANY THERMAL BRIDGE

FROST PROOF SHALLOW FOOTINGS OR PIERS AND METHOD THEREFOR

Устройство для выравнивания положения сооружения

Устройство для выравнивания положения сооружения относится к строительству, а именно к конструкциям фундаментов под сооружения, возводимые на просадочном основании. Устройство состоит из опирающейся на основание 1 нижней опорной плиты 2, верхней опорной плиты 3 с установленным на ней сооружением 4, и размещенными между плитами подъемными вставками 5. Каждая из них содержит цилиндрическую втулку 5 и плотно надетую на нее витую сжатую пружину 7, а также подключенный к сети электронагревательный элемент 9 в виде U-образной термобиметаллической пружины, вставленной в осевое отверстие 14 втулки. На внешней боковой поверхности U-образной пружины выполнены стальные штыри 11, введенные через отверстия 6 во втулке между витками сжатой цилиндрической пружины 7. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 185 758 U1 (51) МПК E02D 27/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 27/34 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018131340, 30.08.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 30.08.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 18.12.2018 Бюл. № 35 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 947289 A1, 30.07.1982. SU 632802 (54) Устройство для выравнивания положения сооружения (57) Реферат: Устройство для выравнивания положения надетую на нее витую сжатую пружину 7, а также сооружения относится к строительству, а именно подключенный к сети электронагревательный к конструкциям фундаментов под сооружения, элемент 9 в виде U-образной возводимые на просадочном основании. термобиметаллической пружины, вставленной в Устройство состоит из опирающейся на осевое отверстие 14 втулки. На внешней боковой основание 1 нижней опорной плиты 2, верхней поверхности U-образной пружины выполнены опорной плиты 3 с установленным на ней стальные штыри 11, введенные через отверстия сооружением 4, и размещенными между плитами 6 во втулке между витками сжатой подъемными ...

Insulated Concrete Form

An apparatus for a concrete form of an insulated wall has opposed, spaced apart and parallel wall panels, each having an inner surface, upper edge surface and a lower edge surface. Plural retainers are secured within each of the panels at spaced apart intervals, each retainer including a connecting portion extending outwardly from the inner surface of each panel, and an anchoring portion. The anchoring portion includes a framework disposed within the panels, an upper connector extending upwardly from each panel's upper edge surface and a lower connector extending downwardly from each panel's lower edge surface. The upper and lower connectors respectively engage upper and lower connectors of the next vertically adjacent panel to securely attach the panels together. Plural cross webs extends between the panels to tie them together, the cross webs being connection to the connecting portions of opposed retainers in the panels.

Modular Wall System with Footing Form II

A pre-cast panel has forms mounted thereon for forming post-like flanges and a footing. Upon erection of an array of panels, the flanges and footing may all be cast on-site, with appropriate reinforcing/coupling means present within the form core volumes, by filling such forms with binder material such as concrete. Optionally, an upper beam may also be formed in a similar manner, the pre-cast panel being provided with an upper beam form which is attached to the wall portion of the panel and interconnected to the previously described forms. 2. A wall panel as in comprising a plurality of flange forms each connected to the footing volume to provide continuous claim 1 , interconnected flange and footing volumes that serve to contain binder material poured into the footing form through the vertical flange forms claim 1 , the wall panel having a ledge protruding along the base end of the wall panel on the side opposite to the flange side.3. A wall panel as in comprising a trough form mounted along the top end of the wall portion defining a trough volume that communicates with said flange volume for receiving binder material at the same time that the flange and footing forms are being filled with binder material.4. A wall panel as in comprising reinforcing couplings seated in and protruding from said wall portion into the trough form to position and support reinforcing rod to be placed within said one or more volumes in combination with the reinforcing rod positioned within one or more of said one or more flange volumes and supported by the reinforcing coupling means claim 3 , said couplings being in the form of wire which claim 3 , when not connected to reinforcing rod claim 3 , are positioned to be bent up to serve as lifting loops.5. A wall panel as in wherein said footing form has an outer edge remote from said wall portion which outer edge is positioned beneath the base of the wall portion when the wall portion is suspended in a vertical plane claim 1 , said footing ...

CIVIL ENGINEERING ANTI-SEISMIC STRUCTURE

A civil engineering anti-seismic structure includes a base. A fixing structure is fixedly welded at the bottom center of the base. A through-hole is provided at the top center of the base. Sliding grooves are provided on corresponding inner walls at two sides of the base. Sliding blocks are slidably connected to the sliding grooves inside the grooves and are symmetrically installed at two sides of a sliding plate. A top block is fixedly welded at the top center of the sliding plate (8), and a fixing groove is provided at the top center of the top block. A shock-absorbing damping pad is fixedly adhered to a bottom inner wall of the base. A first limiting plate is fixedly welded around the top portion of the sliding plate, and a second limiting plate is fixedly welded around the through-hole at a top inner wall of the base. 1. A civil engineering anti-seismic structure comprising:{'b': '1', 'a base ();'}{'b': 2', '10', '1, 'i': 'a', 'a fixing structure () fixedly welded at a bottom center () of the base ();'}{'b': 6', '10', '1, 'i': 'b', 'a through-hole () formed on a top center () of the base ();'}{'b': 7', '1', '1, 'i': 'b', 'sliding grooves () arranged on corresponding inner walls () at two sides of the base ();'}{'b': 10', '7', '8, 'sliding blocks () slidably connected inside the sliding groove () and symmetrically installed on both sides of a sliding plate ();'}{'b': 3', '8', '8, 'i': 'a', 'a top block () fixedly welded at a top center () of the sliding plate ();'}{'b': 4', '3', '3, 'i': 'a', 'a fixing groove () formed on a top center () of the top block ();'}{'b': 9', '1', '1, 'i': 'a', 'a shock-absorbing damping pad () fixedly adhered to a bottom inner wall () of the base ();'}{'b': 13', '8', '8, 'i': 'b', 'a first limiting plate () fixedly welded around the top () of the sliding plate ();'}{'b': 12', '1', '1', '6, 'i': 'c', 'a second limiting plate () fixedly welded around a top inner wall () of the base () around the through-hole (); and wherein'}{'b': 11', ' ...

PAD SITE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD

A pad site and a method for supporting a rig structure, of which the method includes positioning a plurality of piles in a ground of a core operating section of a pad site, and laying a plurality of mats over the pad site. A first portion of the plurality of mats are at least partially supported by the plurality of piles, and a second portion of the plurality of mats are not supported by the plurality of piles. The first portion of the plurality of mats are configured to support a rig structure. 1. A method for supporting a rig structure , comprising:positioning a plurality of piles in a ground of a core operating section of a pad site; andlaying a plurality of mats over the pad site,wherein a first portion of the plurality of mats are at least partially supported by the plurality of piles, and a second portion of the plurality of mats are not supported by the plurality of piles, andwherein the first portion of the plurality of mats are configured to support a rig structure.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a torque claim 1 , a depth claim 1 , or both for positioning the plurality of piles based on one or more characteristics of the ground and one or more characteristics of the rig structure claim 1 , wherein positioning the plurality of piles comprises drilling the plurality of piles into the ground at the determined torque claim 1 , depth claim 1 , or both.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising spreading a layer of gravel over the plurality of mats.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting a height of at least one of the plurality of piles after drilling the at least one of the plurality of piles into the ground.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:supporting the rig structure on the first portion of the plurality of mats at the core operating section of the pad site;drilling a wellbore using the rig structure while the rig structure is supported on the first portion of the plurality of mats;moving the rig ...

FOUNDATION UNIT

Disclosed is a foundation unit for supporting a structure, the foundation unit provided in a plurality of parts, arranged to be coupled together before use, wherein the foundation unit is arranged to be at least partially buried in, and to receive, material. 1. A foundation unit for supporting a structure , the foundation unit provided in a plurality of parts , arranged to be coupled together before use , wherein the foundation unit is arranged to be at least partially buried in , and to receive , material.2. The foundation unit according to claim 1 , wherein the foundation unit comprises a base arranged to receive the material.3. The foundation unit according to claim 2 , wherein the base comprises a plurality of drainage holes arranged to claim 2 , in use claim 2 , drain fluid from the foundation unit.4. The foundation unit according to claim 2 , comprising a plurality of support pillars extending substantially vertically from the base claim 2 , wherein the plurality of support pillars are arranged to claim 2 , in use claim 2 , extend above the material in which the foundation unit is buried.5. The foundation unit according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of support pillars each comprise a screw hole claim 4 , such that each of the plurality of support pillars is arranged to receive a fastener for attaching the structure to the foundation unit.6. The foundation unit according to claim 5 , wherein the plurality of support pillars each further comprise a threaded metal plate.7. The foundation unit according to claim 2 , wherein the foundation unit further comprises a plurality of generally upright walls arranged at a circumference of the base.8. The foundation unit according to claim 7 , wherein the plurality of walls are each provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs.9. The foundation unit according to claim 7 , wherein the plurality of walls are further provided with gripping means for carrying the unit.10. The foundation unit according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Free-standing wall arrangement and methods

A free-standing wall includes concrete base blocks adjacent to each other forming a base course; a first set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a first wall face; and a second set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a second wall face that faces the opposite direction from the first wall face and that has the same number of courses as the first plurality of wall blocks. Methods of constructing the wall arrangement include laying the base blocks next to each other end to end; stacking individual blocks of a first set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a first wall face; stacking individual blocks of the second set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a second wall face that faces a direction opposite of the first wall face.

Flat plate foundation supports

A flat-plate foundation support includes a lower portion extending longitudinally along a central longitudinal axis of the support and adapted for insertion into a ground surface. The lower portion has a plurality of flat plates that are mutually connected along the central longitudinal axis of the support and extend laterally or radially from the central longitudinal axis. The flat plates are beveled and have a sharpened leading edge at a lower end of the lower portion. An upper portion of the support is attached to a top end of the lower portion. The upper portion of the support is attached to a ground supported apparatus to anchor the apparatus to the ground.

Thermal Barrier for Building Foundation Slab

A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building, said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building, said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building. 1. A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building , said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building , said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is prefabricated and comprises a material selected from the group consisting of extruded foam claim 1 , polyisocyranurate foam claim 1 , expanded foam claim 1 , insulated foil bubble wrap claim 1 , and blown insulation.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises an additive selected from the group consisting of an insecticide claim 1 , an herbicide claim 1 , a fungicide claim 1 , and a water repellant.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vertical insulating section further comprises a semi rigid external sheath.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical metal bar disposed through at least one column claim 1 , where the bar comprises a material selected from the group consisting of steel claim 1 , iron claim 1 , and metal alloy.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a horizontal metal bar disposed across the device through and perpendicular to the at ...

INSULATED SLAB-ON-GRADE FOUNDATION SYSTEM

A foundation system () and method of installing the foundation system. The system including plurality of modular slabs (A, B) mountable onto a gravel layer (); and at least one horizontal isolating slab (A, B, C) and a vertical edge portion () positioned with respect to the modular slabs (A, A, B) for creating a receptacle wherein concrete is poured thereon. 1. A method of installing a foundation system , comprising:{'b': 2', '1, 'arranging a gravel layer () on to of a soil layer (); and'}{'b': 5', '5', '5', '4', '3', '3', '3, 'disposing at least one horizontal isolating slab (A, B, C) and a vertical edge portion () with respect to the modular slabs (A, A, B) for creating a receptacle wherein concrete is poured thereon.'}29. The method of claim 1 , further comprising installing reinforced bars () in the receptacle.36555. The method of claim 1 , further comprising installing a vapor barrier () on top of an isolating slab (A claim 1 , B claim 1 , C).48. The method of claim 1 , further comprising installing a peripheral skirt () extending outwardly beyond the receptacle. This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/869,795 now pending filed on Jan. 12, 2018, which claims benefit of Canadian patent application Serial No. 2,888,752 filed on Apr. 20, 2015. The above applications are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.The present invention relates to a system of insulated slab-on-grade foundation system to protect building shallow foundations and is more particularly concerned with method of installing such system.It is well known in the art to use insulated slab-on-grade foundation system to protect shallow foundations. More particularly, the invention pertains to an insulated slab-on-grade foundation system and method for shallow foundation. The typical isolation system for foundation does not adjust and is fixed or does not adapt to the different dimension of shallow foundations.Accordingly, there is a need for an ...

Apparatus and Method for Stabilizing a Slab Foundation

A method for stabilizing a slab foundation comprises a narrow, vertical moisture barrier assembly spaced outside and surrounding the perimeter grade beam of the slab foundation by a predetermined distance, and extends to preferably five feet below surface grade. The narrow trench for the barrier is preferably less than three inches wide. A membrane formed of a synthetic composition forms a moisture barrier against one wall of the narrow trench, and is held in place by back fill. The moisture barrier is intended for use in expansive soils that are subject to shrinking and swelling. 1. A method for stabilizing a slab foundation , comprising the steps of:preparing the surface grade for a slab foundation having a slab extension of the slab foundation beyond the perimeter of the location of a grade beam for the slab foundation;excavating a vertical barrier trench around and spaced a predetermined distance outside the location of the grade beam, wherein the vertical barrier trench is less than or equal to four inches wide and at least three feet deep below the surface grade;installing a moisture barrier membrane in the vertical barrier trench;excavating the grade beam trench;draping an extension of the moisture barrier over the surface grade and into the grade beam trench and secure it to the outer wall of the grade beam trench;installing rebar, slab strands and chairs, and plumbing lines; andpouring concrete for the grade beams and the slab foundation including the slab extension.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of installing the moisture barrier membrane comprises the step of:installing a synthetic membrane formed of a multi-layer plastic sheet extrusion manufactured from virgin polyolefin resins.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the nominal thickness of the multi-layer plastic sheets is approximately 15 mils.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of excavating a vertical barrier trench comprises the steps of:excavating the trench to a full depth of ...

Compositions, systems, and neural networks for bidirectional energy transfer, and thermally enhanced solar absorbers

The present invention provides a bidirectional energy-transfer system comprising: a thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete, disposed in a structural object; a location of energy supply or demand that is physically isolated from, but in thermodynamic and/or electromagnetic communication with, the thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete; and a means of transferring energy between the structural object and the location of energy supply or demand. The system can be a single node in a neural network. The thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete includes a conductive, shock-absorbing material, such as graphite. Preferred compositions are disclosed for the thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete. The bidirectional energy-transfer system may be present in a solar-energy collection system, a grade beam, an indoor radiant flooring system, a structural wall or ceiling, a bridge, a roadway, a driveway, a parking lot, a commercial aviation runway, a military runway, a grain silo, or pavers, for example.

Shuttering

A shuttering formwork suitable for use as sacrificial shuttering formwork includes an elongate body member having a base portion and a compression portion extending therefrom and presenting a free end that extends in a length direction of the elongate body member. The elongate body member has first and second sides, each comprising a compression portion side face and a base portion upper face. A strip element is releasably attachable to the free end of the compression portion. The compression portion side face and the base portion upper face of at least one side of the elongate body member are each a resiliently deformable surface. The base portion is provided with apertures for receiving mortar material. The shuttering formwork may be fabricated from a plastics material and have a hollow structure.

Pipe racks

A pipe rack and a method for making a pipe rack where the pipe rack may include at least one foundation, two legs, and a horizontal support. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. The first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. A rod forms a joint between the foundation and one of the two legs. The rod is located in the aperture in the upper surface of the foundation and in an aperture in a lower surface in the one of the two legs.

Non-Welded Metal Foundation

A non-welded metal foundation includes a plurality of bodies formed of metal plates or metal sheets, each body being comprised of lateral ends with integrated planar fins, wherein each of the metal lateral ends overlap a lateral end of an adjacent body; a plurality of mechanical fasteners along each of the overlapped ends of adjacent bodies for mechanically fastening the bodies having the integrated planar fins; wherein said plurality of said bodies are configured for forming a closed perimeter of a geometrical shape having an open interior and wherein the integrated planar fins of each body extend away from the perimeter of the closed geometric shape along the plane of the fin. 1. A non-welded metal foundation comprising:a plurality of bodies formed of metal plates or metal sheets, each body being comprised of lateral ends with integrated planar fins, wherein each of the metal lateral ends overlap a lateral end of an adjacent body;a plurality of mechanical fasteners along each of the overlapped ends of adjacent bodies for mechanically fastening the bodies having the integrated planar fins;wherein said plurality of said bodies are configured for forming a closed perimeter of a geometrical shape having an open interior and wherein the integrated planar fins of each body extend away from the perimeter of the closed geometric shape along the plane of the fin.2. A non-welded radial fin metal plate foundation comprising:a plurality of radial fins formed of metal plates or metal sheets, wherein each radial fin includes a central lateral end and a distal lateral end, and wherein a portion of each central lateral end of each radial fin overlaps with a portion of a central lateral end of adjacent radial fins;a plurality of mechanical fasteners along the overlapped portions of the central lateral ends fastening the radial fins together, wherein the distal lateral end of each radial fin is a radial distance from the overlapped central lateral ends and wherein each radial fin ...

Aboveground foundation for building superstructures

A foundation for building superstructures is formed of metalogs that define an aboveground enclosure, a confined first fill that substantially fills the enclosure to a height sufficient to anchor and support the superstructure, and a loose second fill that is placed atop the first fill and leveled and compacted to form a hardpan floor. 1. A foundation for building superstructures , the foundation comprising:metalogs resting directly on the ground but not embedded in the ground, the metalogs defining an aboveground enclosure, andfill filling the aboveground enclosure to a height sufficient to anchor and support the superstructure,wherein the fill comprises:a first fill in frictional contact with the metalogs, the first fill having a weight sufficient to anchor and support the superstructure and being confined to avoid deforming the metalogs, anda loose second fill atop the first fill having insufficient weight to deform the metalogs and being leveled and compacted to form a hardpan floor.2. (canceled)3. A foundation according to comprising a plurality of containers for confining the first fill.4. A foundation according to wherein the containers are selected from the group consisting of wooden barrels claim 3 , cloth bags claim 3 , paper bags claim 3 , cardboard boxes claim 3 , and metalogs.5. A foundation according to wherein the metalogs have axes that are oriented vertically.6. A foundation according to wherein each metalog has a cylindrical curvature and is substantially tangent to a vertically adjacent metalog and some of the second fill follows a cylindrical curvature up to the tangent to assist in locking the foundation to the superstructure.7. A foundation according to wherein the ratio of the height of the superstructure to the height of the foundation does not exceed 5:1.8. A foundation according to wherein the ratio is within the range of 4:1 to 3:1.9. A foundation according to wherein the ratio is substantially 5:1.10. A method of constructing a foundation ...

FOUNDATION FORM, DRAINAGE AND VENTILATION SYSTEM THEREFOR AND METHOD OF FORMING

A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation includes side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration having a first side wall and a second side wall, and at least one component having an interior cavity disposed in one of the side walls. A bracket assembly includes an outwardly bounding reinforcement post for each of the side walls, a separator bar having a plurality of apertures sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at locations corresponding to nominal widths of the at least one component. A barrier is disposed between the outwardly bounding posts. The barrier and the component in the side wall is retained in the foundation after the building material cures. The barrier prevents backfill from filling a volume between the outwardly bounding posts. 115-. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. A system for retaining building material to form a portion of a foundation of at least a portion of a structure of interest , the system comprising:side walls receiving and retaining a flowable and curable building material therebetween, the side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration suitable for a portion of the foundation, the side walls including a first side wall and a second side wall, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall is comprised of at least one component having an interior cavity; a first outwardly bounding reinforcement post disposed proximate the first side wall,', 'a second outwardly bounding reinforcement post disposed proximate the second side wall, and', 'a separator bar having a first end, a second end opposed from the first end, and a plurality of apertures disposed along a length of the separator bar, the plurality of apertures including a first set of apertures disposed proximate the first end and a second set of apertures disposed proximate the second end, the first set apertures and the second set of apertures are sized to receive and retain each of the ...

CONTINUOUS STRAND HOOP REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

A post-tensioned continuous strand hoop reinforcement for concrete foundations is provided. The post-tensioned continuous strand hoop reinforcement compresses the concrete to prevent cracking and significantly reduces foundation deflection and distortion which increases rotational stiffness in anchor caps, spread foundations, and like foundation configurations. 115-. (canceled)16. A concrete foundation with continuous strand hoop reinforcement , for supporting dynamic tall , heavy , and/or large structures including towers and/or poles which can be precast or constructed in-situ comprising:a spread foundation including a concrete central pedestal and a concrete base spread element;a plurality of tower anchor bolts in spaced relationship arranged as a ring around a center of said foundation, said tower anchor bolts being embedded in said pedestal;a first plurality of laterally directed reinforcing elements embedded in said concrete base spread element and extending outwardly from the pedestal to an outer perimeter of said spread element near a bottom of said spread element;a first plurality of coiled strand hoop guides installed at intervals between selected ones of said first plurality of laterally directed reinforcing elements;a first continuous strand reinforcing hoop extending outwardly in a generally spiral configuration from an embedded end near the pedestal to an outer end adjacent the outer perimeter of said spread element near the bottom of said spread element, a position of said first, continuous strand reinforcing hoop being guided by said first plurality of coiled strand hoop guides;a second plurality of laterally directed reinforcing elements embedded in said concrete base spread element, and extending outwardly from the pedestal to the outer perimeter of said spread element, said second plurality of laterally directed reinforcing elements being spaced above said first plurality of laterally directed reinforcing elements;a second plurality of coiled ...

INSULATED CONCRETE FORM CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND SYSTEM

A system and method for constructing an insulated concrete form (ICF) wall are provided. Vertically-oriented pairs of ICF foam panels of an ICF structure are erected above a footing, with vertical panel supports located along opposed vertical edges of each set of adjacent vertically-oriented panel pairs. An internal brace support, extending longitudinally along the structure, is installed between the individual panels of the panel pairs. Concrete is poured between the erected vertically-oriented ICF foam panels to complete the ICF wall.

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. 1. A method of constructing a building , including:selecting a standard dimension which is less than a wide-load trucking permit limit, a wall panel including a plurality of vertical studs connected to a strongback and a sheathing material,', 'a roof panel including a first pair of parallel structural members, a second pair of parallel structural members extending between the first pair of parallel structural members, and a decking material,', 'a laterally resistive frame, and', 'a rebar cage,, 'designing a building on a grid defined by the selected standard dimension, the building including a plurality of prefabricated elements, wherein each prefabricated element has a width corresponding to the selected standard dimension, and the plurality of prefabricated elements includesfabricating each of the plurality of prefabricated elements at a manufacturing plant;transporting the plurality of prefabricated elements by truck from the manufacturing plant to a building site,constructing intersecting grade beam footings at the ...

CONCRETE MOUNTING SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR FENCES AND OTHER CONCRETE MOUNTED STRUCTURES

Concrete mounting apparatuses, concrete connector installation assemblies, and methods of installing a concrete mounting apparatus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods may include positioning a plurality of connectors at a predetermined distance below a top surface of concrete in a concrete form during curing of the concrete, and forming one or more channels from the top surface to the plurality of connectors during curing of the concrete. The methods may additionally include attaching a concrete mounting apparatus to one or more of the plurality of connectors through the one or more formed channels of the cured concrete. The concrete mounting apparatus may be configured to support one or more rails of a fence. 1. A method of installing a concrete mounting apparatus for a fence , comprising:positioning a plurality of connectors at a predetermined distance below a top surface of concrete in a concrete form during curing of the concrete;forming one or more channels from the top surface to the plurality of connectors during curing of the concrete; andattaching a concrete mounting apparatus to one or more of the plurality of connectors through the one or more formed channels of the cured concrete, the concrete mounting apparatus is configured to support one or more rails of a fence.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning a plurality of connectors includes:inserting, in a plurality of apertures of an installation base, a plurality of installation fasteners having the plurality of connectors detachably attached therewith;shielding the plurality of installation fasteners and at least a bottom surface of the installation base; andplacing the installation base on the top surface of the concrete during curing of the concrete such that the plurality of connectors is at the predetermined distance below the top surface of the concrete.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein positioning a plurality of connectors further includes:attaching a stabilizer base to the ...

TOWER SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A foundation for a tower, the foundation including a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower. A floor structure surrounds and is secured to the main pedestal support. A wall structure surrounds the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure. The main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure. 1. (canceled)2. A foundation for a tower , the foundation comprising:a centrally located main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower;a plurality of bottom trays, each of the bottom trays further comprising a base sheet and a central reinforcement beam, the central reinforcement beam extending across and over a top of a base sheet of the bottom tray and being structured to couple to the main pedestal support at an inner end of the central reinforcement beam and being structured at an outer end of the central reinforcement beam to couple to at least one of a plurality of side support panels proximate a horizontal center of a bottom edge of the side support panel;each of the side support panels comprising hinge barrels along sides thereof, the hinge barrels being configured to rotatably engage to hinge barrels of an adjacent side panel and to receive a hinge pin therein whereby each side support panel is coupled to an adjacent side support panel.3. The foundation for a tower as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the main pedestal support further comprises longitudinal gussets extending vertically along the length of a tubular structure from a top flange to a bottom flange of the main pedestal support claim 2 , wherein the longitudinal gussets extending radially outwardly from the tubular structure.4. The foundation for a tower as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the bottom trays in the side support panels together form a basket structure which is finable with ballast.5. The foundation for a tower as claimed in claim ...

FORM FOR CONSTRUCTING A THROWER'S CIRCLE

A form for constructing a thrower's circle includes a pair of half sections. Each half section has an upper surface and a base surface and two full length members and two half length members. The full length members and the half length members are connected together substantially at right angles to form a rectangle with four corners. A corner brace is located in each of the four corners. An inside cross member and an outside cross member extend between the half length members and are generally parallel to the full length members. A pair of semi-circles, each having substantially the same diameter that is larger than the length of the half length members and less than the length of the full length members. Means are provided for securing the half sections together so that the semi-circles form a full circle. Tubes extend from the circle toward the base to drain water from with in the circle. 116-. (canceled)17. A form for constructing a thrower's circle comprising:a plurality of sections;a plurality of arcuate portions;wherein when the plurality of sections is assembled together, the plurality of arcuate portions together forms a full circle defining a circular area dimensioned for a player throwing from the circular area at least one of a hammer, a shot put, and a discus, and a first portion of the plurality of sections being disposed outside the full circle and a second portion of the plurality of sections being disposed inside the full circle.18. The form of wherein each plurality of sections comprises four right angles.19. The form of wherein when the plurality of sections are assembeled togenter claim 17 , the form defines a square with the full circle disposed inside the square.20. The form of wherein each of the plurality of sections comprises a plurality of side members.21. The form of wherein each of the plurality of sections comprises at least one cross member.22. The form of further comprising a plurality of tubes operable for drainage from the circular ...

FORMS FOR CONSTRUCTING FOUNDATIONS FOR ANCHORING POLE VAULT STANDARDS

A form for constructing a foundation for anchoring a pole vault standard to a support structure adjacent to a landing pad includes a first frame and a first plurality of connectors defining a first connecting pattern for coupling to a corresponding connecting pattern of a base of the first pole vault standard. The form is installable in the support structure and operable for use in fixedly connecting the first base of the pole vault standard to the form. A pair of forms may be employed for constructing a pair of foundations for anchoring a pair of pole vault standards to a support structure adjacent to a landing pad. 1. A method for forming a first foundation and a second foundation adjacent to a pole vault landing area for anchoring a base of first pole vault standard and a base of a second pole vault standard , the method comprising:excavating a first portion of a support structure adjacent to a side of the pole vault landing area;excavating a second portion of the support structure adjacent to an opposite side of the pole vault landing area spaced from the excavated first portion of the support structure;providing a first form in the excavated first portion of the support structure, the first form comprising a first frame and a first plurality of connectors defining a first connecting pattern for coupling to a corresponding connecting pattern of the first pole vault standard;providing a second form in the excavated second portion of the support structure, the second form comprising a second frame and a second plurality of connectors defining a second connecting pattern for coupling to a corresponding connecting pattern of the second pole vault standard;placing uncured cement in the excavated first portion of the support structure and first frame and curing the cement to secure the first frame and first plurality of connectors to the support structure, wherein the first plurality of connectors is alignable with the corresponding connecting pattern of the first ...

Concrete foundation structure and method for constructing same

Provided are a concrete foundation structure capable of firmly fixing a precast concrete foundation to a ground, and a method for constructing the concrete foundation structure. A concrete foundation structure 10 includes a precast concrete foundation 16 having a projecting portion 30 embedded in a ground G. An anchor plate 20 is placed inside an excavation hole 18 formed in the ground G, and the precast concrete foundation 16 and the anchor plate 20 are connected by a connecting member 22. In the excavation hole 18, a backfill portion 24 is formed of a backfill material 94 including a solidifying material and soil. A filler layer 26 is formed of a filler 96 containing a solidifying material between the precast concrete foundation 16 and the backfill portion 24. The precast concrete foundation 16 has a through-hole 42 through which the connecting member 22 is inserted, and the filler 96 forming the filler layer 26 is filled through the through-hole 42.

FOUNDATION WITH PEDESTAL AND RIBS FOR TOWERS

A fatigue resistant gravity based spread footing under heavy multi-axial cyclical loading of a wind tower. The foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a substantially horizontal continuous bottom support slab, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal, ribs and slab forming a continuous monolithic structure. The foundation may have a three-dimensional network of post-tensioning elements that keep the structural elements under heavy multi-axial post compression with a specific eccentricity intended to reduce stress amplitudes and deflections and allows the foundation to have a desirable combination of high stiffness and superior fatigue resistance. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. 1. A cast in situ foundation comprising , a continuous concrete support slab-on-grade having horizontal rebar therein , a vertically prestressed concrete pedestal integral with the support slab having vertical rebar and vertical post tensioning elements therein , an array of ribs conjointly cast and integral with the pedestal , the ribs are horizontal cantilevered girders of tapering height fixed to the pedestal at their inner ends and having diagonally extending flexure reinforcing and deep connection elements extending from the rib into the pedestal through the vertical rebar and vertical post tensioning elements and connection elements extending into the slab at spaced intervals.2. A foundation as in claim 1 , wherein the ribs are arranged in pairs on opposite sides of the pedestal and each pair of ribs together with the pedestal form a continuous claim 1 , non-segmented claim 1 , laterally supported claim 1 , reinforced concrete girder extending between distal ends of the foundation with ...

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.

FOUNDATION WITH PEDESTAL AND RIBS FOR TOWERS

A wind turbine foundation comprising a concrete support slab having a horizontal rebar grid therein, a concrete pedestal integral with the support slab and having vertical post tensioning elements therein and a plurality of concrete ribs on top of and integral with the support slab and integral with the pedestal, the ribs having rebar therein and extend outwardly from the pedestal, the pedestal, slab and ribs are connected to each other to form a monolithic foundation. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. 113-. (canceled)14. A wind turbine foundation for a pylon of a wind tower comprising , an excavation pit at a foundation construction site; a continuous support slab on grade that is cast in situ out of concrete over a prepared subgrade at the bottom of the excavation pit below grade elevation and having generally horizontal rebar mesh therein; a vertically extending and laterally braced tower receiving pedestal , the pedestal is integral with the support slab and encompasses a vertical reinforcing cage and vertical post tensioning elements therein; a plurality of concrete ribs on top of and integral with the support slab and integral with the pedestal , the pedestal and the ribs are conjointly cast in situ out of concrete , the ribs having connection elements extending from the ribs into the pedestal and from the ribs into the slab such that the rib , slab and pedestal form a monolithic foundation , the ribs are tapered downwardly as they extend outwardly from the pedestal and the inner ends of the ribs have a height equal to or less than that of the pedestal and provide substantial lateral bracing and confinement to the pedestal , the slab covering an area of ground substantially larger than that covered by the pedestal; ...

BUILDING FOUNDATION

A modular foundation of or for a building comprising a footing assembled on site from a plurality of prefabricated footers rigidly connected together and supported by ground below. The footing defines a seat for wall panels of a modular building structure that includes wall panels to be supported. 1. A foundation of or for a building , said foundation comprising a footing assembled on site from a plurality of prefabricated footers rigidly connected together and supported by ground below.2. A foundation as claimed in said foundation is of or for a modular building that includes wall panels to be supported on the foundation wherein said footing defines a seat for wall panels to register on said foundation.3. A foundation as claimed in wherein said footing defines a seat for wall panels of a modular building structure that includes wall panels to be supported on the foundation to register.4. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein said footers are connected together by connectors that create a rigid connection between adjacent footers.5. A foundation as claimed in wherein said connectors locate intermediate of said footers and each connect to at least two said footers.6. A foundation as claimed in wherein said connectors are adapted and configured to allow a sliding engagement therewith by adjacent footers.7. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein the connectors effect a dovetail connection between adjacent footers.8. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein the footing includes adjustable ground engageable props.9. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein foundation comprises a filler.10. A foundation as claimed in wherein the filler includes a cementitious material.11. A foundation as claimed in or wherein the filler is a settable poured cementitious material.12. A foundation as claimed in or wherein the filler is poured concrete.13. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein the footing defines formwork for the pour and remains in ...

Floating Foundation

A casting kit for constructing a foundation which includes a plurality of void forming members, each of which has securing means on its sides to secure to a matched void forming member thereby to define a minor void forming formation and at least one side of each void forming member having a step formation such that a groove is formed between the step formation of adjacent void forming members in a minor void forming formation for receiving tensile elements in the groove. 1. A casting kit for constructing a foundation which comprises;a plurality of void forming members, each of which has securing means on its sides to secure to a matched void forming member thereby to define a minor void forming formation, at least one side of each void forming member having a step formation such that a groove is formed between the step formation of adjacent void forming members in a minor void forming formation for receiving tensile elements in the groove.2. The casting kit as claimed in claim 1 , in which the groove formed between adjacent void forming members is shaped to receive tensile elements in the form of reinforcing steel bars as well as a settable material claim 1 , the reinforcing steel bars and settable material defining supporting ribs of the foundation.3. The casting kit as claimed in claim 1 , in which the void forming member is in the form of a cuboid having a hollow interior with a planar top face.4. The casting kit as claimed in claim 3 , in which the interior of the void forming member has integrally formed supporting formations in the form of a prism shaped structure.5. The casting kit as claimed in claim 4 , in which the prism shape is selected from any one of a triangular prism claim 4 , a square prism claim 4 , a pentagonal prism and a hexagonal prism.6. The casting kit as claimed in claim 1 , in which the step formation is located on a lower portion of at least one side of the void forming member.7. The casting kit as claimed in claim 1 , in which the sides ...

Composite conduit formwork structure and method of fabrication

The disclosure presents a composite conduit formwork structure which includes a cylindrical outer casing adapted to bond with a cylindrical inner casing which are maintained at a fixed distance apart by a plurality of radial stanchions. The inner casing and outer casing form an interior void which is filled with concrete during manufacture. The outer casing and inner casing remain in place to protect the structure once completed. A novel method of assembly is also provided whereby radial stanchions are rotated between the outer casing and inner casing. All of the components in a preferred embodiment are formed of a fiberglass material.

RIBBED FOUNDATION FOR SUPERSTRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE FOUNDATION

The present invention relates to a reinforced-concrete foundation system for erecting superstructures that transmit high axial loads, shearing forces and/or flexural moments at individual points, such as, for example, wind turbines. The foundation that is the subject matter of the present invention is formed by an upper reinforced-concrete slab poured “in situ”, of polygonal or circular footprint, and which is made rigid at the bottom by means of reinforced-concrete ribs of rectangular or trapezial cross section which are arranged radially. The method makes provision for said ribs to be produced from concrete “in situ” or, alternatively, by means of prefabricated elements, always working, jointly with the upper slab. This new foundation considerably reduces the costs of forming traditional foundations for this type of superstructure, by considerably improving completion deadlines. 1127. Ribbed foundation for superstructures , characterized in that it is formed by an upper reinforced-concrete slab () having a polygonal or circular footprint and which is made rigid at the bottom by means of radial reinforced-concrete ribs () of a rectangular cross-section stemming from a central core ().221. Ribbed foundation for superstructures according to the preceding claim , where the reinforced-concrete ribs () are of a trapezoidal cross-section and wider in the upper portion thereof in contact with the slab () in order to make use of excavation embankments as permanent formwork , increasing the resistant concrete section.3251. Ribbed foundation for superstructures according to or , where the reinforced-concrete ribs () have a constant or variable edge , either a stepped edge () or an edge having a constant slope , said slope decreasing as it moves away from the center of the slab ().42. Ribbed foundation for superstructures according to any of the preceding claims , further comprising a series of piles under the stiffening ribs ().5. Ribbed foundation for superstructures ...

Segmented Ballast Base Support Structure and Rail and Trolley Structures for Unstable Ground

Unstable ground is found in many situations in many locations around the world and causes such locations to be unsuitable for building without further support or stabilization. Unstable ground, such as landfills, can be used for beneficial purposes as opposed to lying dormant. A segmented ballast base support structure according to an embodiment of the present invention can be configured to support free-standing structures, such as solar power collection systems and wind turbines. The segmented ballast base support structure can be deployed at unstable ground sites without digging or expensive filling stabilization techniques. Segments of the base support structure can be precast at an offsite location and transported to a site in segments and sections, and can then be arranged on-site to form the segmented base support structure. The transportability of the segments of the disclosed segmented base support structure enables offsite manufacturing to be utilized. 153-. (canceled)54. An apparatus for supporting a free-standing superstructure , the apparatus comprising:segments of a base support structure including interconnection features, adjacent segments of the base support structure each forming a respective male or female interconnection feature, the male and female interconnection features arranged to mate together; andlinkages configured to couple to the male and female interconnection features in a manner interconnecting the adjacent segments to be in an interconnected state, the segments in the interconnected state being configured to collectively serve as the base support structure to support the free-standing superstructure on an unstable ground, wherein the segments are rail structures configured to enable an adjustable trolley structure to be coupled thereto, wherein the trolley structure is configured to support the superstructure or a superstructure element.55. The apparatus of wherein the segments have defined top and bottom surfaces and further ...

ONE-PIECE Z-SHAPED FLAT PLATE FOUNDATIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME

A one-piece, Z shaped steel plate foundation comprising a main plate body extending the longitudinal length of the foundation from a top to a bottom of the foundation, a single rear flange extending perpendicular to the main plate body in a first direction at a rear edge of the main plate body, wherein the single rear flange does not extend past the main plate body in the direction opposite the first direction, a single front flange extending perpendicular to the main plate body in the direction opposite the first direction at a front edge of the main plate body, wherein the single front flange does not extend past the main plate body in the first direction; and a plurality of mounting holes at the top of the one-piece metal plate foundation configured for attachment to the structure to be supported. 120.-. (canceled)21. A one-piece metal plate foundation comprising: i) a longitudinal centerline extending along the longitudinal length of the foundation from the top edge surface of the main plate body to the bottom end of the main plate body,', 'ii) a rear side edge of the main plate body on one side of the longitudinal centerline and extending from the top edge surface of the main plate body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal centerline,', 'iii) a front side edge of the main plate body on a side of the longitudinal centerline opposite the side of the rear side edge of the main plate body and extending from the top edge surface of the main plate body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal centerline,', 'iv) a bottom edge surface extending between the rear side edge of the main plate body and the front side edge of the main plate body;, 'A) a main plate body extending a longitudinal length of the foundation from a top edge surface of the main plate body to a bottom end of the main plate body, the main plate body further including'} i) a top edge surface of the single rear flange which extends from and is coplanar with the a top edge surface of the main ...

MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM

A building having a foundation and abutting wall panels seated on the foundation. Together they define at least one wall section, tied together by orthogonal tensioners. The tensioners include vertical tensioners located parallel and between adjacent wall panels and fixed to the foundation and at a respective anchor positioned at the top of the adjacent wall panel. These vertical tensioners allow a binding of the adjacent wall panel by said vertical tensioner onto the seat of the foundation. The tensioners also a horizontal tensioner extending between said anchors at each end of the wall section to allow a horizontal binding of wall panels of the wall section together. 1. A building comprising a foundation , said foundation comprising a plurality of prefabricated footers including a prepositioned foundation anchor point , the building also comprising a plurality of upstanding juxtaposed wall panels together defining at least one wall section of said building seated on said foundation and tied together by orthogonal tensioners comprising;a. at each end of the wall section, a vertical tensioner located parallel an adjacent wall panel and fixed by and extending between said prepositioned foundation anchor point foundation and a respective anchor positioned to act at or near the top of the adjacent wall panel to allow a binding of the adjacent wall panel by said vertical tensioner onto the seat of the foundation,b. a horizontal tensioner extending between said anchors at each end of the wall section to allow a horizontal binding of wall panels of the wall section together.2. A building as claimed in wherein intermediate of and parallel with adjacent wall panels of said wall section is an intermediate vertical tensioner that is fixed by and extends between the foundation and a respective mid wall anchor positioned to act at or near the top of the two adjacent wall panels to allow binding of the two adjacent wall panels by said vertical tensioner onto the seat of the ...

Insulating Device for Building Foundation Slab

A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building, said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building, said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building. 1. A device for insulating the slab foundation of a building , said device comprising: a generally horizontal insulating section disposed between the slab foundation and a footer of a building , said horizontally disposed insulating section comprising a generally elongated cuboid shape having at least one cutout through which a concrete column is disposed; said prefabricated device further comprising a generally vertical insulating section disposed adjacent to said horizontal insulating section and attached to said building.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is prefabricated and comprises a material selected from the group consisting of extruded foam claim 1 , polyisocyanurate foam claim 1 , expanded foam claim 1 , insulated foil bubble wrap claim 1 , and blown insulation.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises an additive selected from the group consisting of an insecticide claim 1 , an herbicide claim 1 , a fungicide claim 1 , and a water repellant.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the vertical insulating section further comprises a semi rigid external sheath.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical metal bar disposed through at least one column claim 1 , where the bar comprises a material selected from the group consisting of steel claim 1 , iron claim 1 , and metal alloy.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a horizontal metal bar disposed across the device through and perpendicular to the at ...

FORMS FOR CONSTRUCTING SUBSURFACE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS THAT REDIRECT SOIL FORCES

Embodiments described herein relate to construction of subsurface structural elements that are configured to redirect soil forces. For instance, a form may be used to construct a subsurface structural element such that the subsurface structural element redirects soil forces to vertically displace a foundation rather than have the soil forces crack or otherwise damage the foundation. 1. A form for constructing at least a portion of a structural foundation , the form comprising:one or more wall forming portions configured to shape a foundation material to form one or more respective walls of at least one subsurface structural element of the at least a portion of the structural foundation; the at least one subsurface structural element extends from a surface-level base of the structural foundation to a subsurface level; and', 'the at least one subsurface structural element is configured to redirect soil forces to vertically displace the structural foundation., 'wherein the form is configured to shape, based at least in part on the one or more wall forming portions, the foundation material to form the at least one subsurface structural element such that2. The form of claim 1 , wherein the one or more wall forming portions include: a first top portion that meets the surface-level base at a first non-zero angle; and', 'a first bottom portion opposite the first top portion; and, 'a first wall forming portion configured to shape the foundation material to form a first planar surface of a first wall such that the first planar surface includes a second top portion that meets the surface-level base at the first non-zero angle; and', 'a second bottom portion that meets the first bottom portion at a second non-zero angle, wherein the second bottom portion is opposite the second top portion., 'a second wall forming portion configured to shape the foundation material to form a second planar surface of a second wall such that the second planar surface includes3. The form of claim 1 ...

TOWER SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A foundation for a tower, the foundation including a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower. A floor structure surrounds and is secured to the main pedestal support. A wall structure surrounds the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure. The main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure. 1. (canceled)2. A kit for assembly of a tower support structure , the kit comprising:a main pedestal support;a plurality of base members;a plurality of primary support beams;a plurality of secondary support beams;a plurality of side support panels; anda plurality of hinge pins;the main pedestal support further comprising a plurality of longitudinal gussets structured at a top end thereof to be coupled to the plurality of primary support beams at an inner end of each of the plurality of primary support beam;the plurality of longitudinal gussets of the main pedestal support being further structured at a bottom end thereof to be coupled to the plurality of base members via a central reinforcement beam extending across and over a top of a base sheet of each of the plurality of base members; andthe plurality of hinge pins is being further structured to be inserted into a plurality of hinge barrels located at ends of the plurality of side support panels to couple the plurality of side support panels to one another.3. The kit as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of secondary support beams each being structured at a first end thereof to be coupled to one of the plurality of primary support beams and structured at a second end thereof to be coupled to one of the plurality of side support panels.4. The kit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the main pedestal support further comprises a top flange and a bottom flange.5. The kit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of side panels further comprises a ...

CONCRETE MOUNTING SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR FENCES AND OTHER CONCRETE MOUNTED STRUCTURES

Concrete mounting apparatuses, concrete connector installation assemblies, and methods of installing a concrete mounting apparatus are disclosed. In some embodiments, the concrete mounting apparatus may include a mounting base that is planar and is configured to be supported on concrete. The mounting base may include a plurality of apertures sized to receive one or more fasteners. The apparatus may additionally include an attachment member attached to, or formed with, the mounting base. The apparatus may further include a support member configured to be supported on the mounting base. The support member may include a hole configured to receive at least a portion of the attachment member, a plurality of holes that is adjacent to the attachment member when the attachment member is received in the hole, and one or more spaced fins configured to receive one or more rails of the fence. 1. A concrete mounting apparatus for a fence , comprising:a mounting base that is planar and is configured to be supported on concrete, the mounting base has a plurality of apertures sized to receive one or more fasteners;an attachment member attached to, or formed with, the mounting base; and a hole configured to receive at least a portion of the attachment member when the support member is supported on the mounting base,', 'a plurality of holes that is adjacent to the attachment member when the attachment member is received in the hole, the plurality of holes is sized to receive one or more couplers to secure the support member to the attachment member, and', 'one or more spaced fins configured to receive one or more rails of the fence., 'a support member configured to be supported on the mounting base, the support member includes2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment member is a first cylindrical tube having an outer diameter.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the support member includes an inner diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the first cylindrical ...

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 ...

PREFABRICATED REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL PANEL AND INSTALLATION METHOD

A prefabricated reinforce concrete wall panel having a curb wall at the top and anchoring loops embedded in the panel. 1. A prefabricated reinforced concrete wall panel having opposed faces , a top , a bottom , a height , a length , and a width , comprising:a curb wall portion at the top of the panel, having a curb height, a thickness less than the width of the panel, and a ledge, defining an open recess in the panel above the ledge, anda first anchoring loop embedded in the panel and extending downwardly from the bottom thereof, anda second anchoring loop embedded in the panel and extending into the recess, but not above the top of the panel.2. The panel of claim 1 , wherein the face intersecting said ledge has thereon spaced apart recesses having a depth less than the width of the panel.3. The wall panel of claim 2 , having one or more threaded holes extending between said recesses and the bottom of the panel adapted to threadably receive threaded rods therein for variable threadable extension of the rod below the bottom of the panel.4. The wall panel of claim 1 , wherein said curb wall portion comprises a double spaced apart curb wall claim 1 , each having a curb height and a thickness less than half of the width of the panel claim 1 , and a ledge claim 1 , defining an open recess in the panel claim 1 , above the ledge claim 1 , between the two curb walls.5. The wall panel of claim 4 , further comprising anchors wet set in concrete poured into the open recess between the two curb walls and extending above the top of said curb walls claim 4 , for attachment to building components.6. The wall panel of claim 1 , further comprising insulation along the interior of said open recess claim 1 , wherein said anchoring loops extend beyond said insulation.7. A method of building a perimeter structure section claim 1 , comprising the steps of:excavating a perimeter trench;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'providing a plurality of prefabricated reinforced ...

Roller Forms For Temporarily Supporting A New Slab Foundation

An assembly supports a concrete slab foundation above a ground surface while being poured and hardened. The assembly includes forms, each of the forms having a frame. Lower rollers are mounted to each of the frames for rolling each of the forms onto the ground surface. Upper rollers are mounted to each of the frames at an elevation above the lower rollers. Upper decks are placed on top of the upper rollers. Each of the upper decks has an upper surface configured to receive the concrete while being poured and hardened. The upper rollers of each of the forms are in rolling engagement with a lower side of one of the upper decks, enabling the forms to be rolled out from under the upper decks after the slab foundation has hardened. 1. An assembly for supporting a concrete slab foundation above a ground surface while being poured and hardened , comprising:a plurality of forms, each of the forms having a frame;a plurality of lower rollers mounted to each of the frames for rolling each of the forms onto and along the ground surface;a plurality of upper rollers mounted to each of the frames at an elevation above the lower rollers;a plurality of upper decks, each of the upper decks being placed on top of the upper rollers of one of the forms, each of the upper decks having an upper surface configured to receive the concrete while being poured and hardened; and whereinthe upper rollers of each of the forms are in rolling engagement with a lower side of one of the upper decks, enabling the forms to be rolled out from under the upper decks and off the ground surface after the slab foundation has hardened.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:the upper deck of each of the forms is releasable from a lower side of the slab foundation after the foundation has hardened, enabling the upper decks to be removed from the slab foundation.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of lower decks for placement on the ground surface; and whereinthe lower ...

COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS, AND NEURAL NETWORKS FOR BIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY TRANSFER, AND THERMALLY ENHANCED SOLAR ABSORBERS

The present invention provides a bidirectional energy-transfer system comprising: a thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete, disposed in a structural object; a location of energy supply or demand that is physically isolated from, but in thermodynamic and/or electromagnetic communication with, the thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete; and a means of transferring energy between the structural object and the location of energy supply or demand. The system can be a single node in a neural network. The thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete includes a conductive, shock-absorbing material, such as graphite. Preferred compositions are disclosed for the thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete. The bidirectional energy-transfer system may be present in a solar-energy collection system, a grade beam, an indoor radiant flooring system, a structural wall or ceiling, a bridge, a roadway, a driveway, a parking lot, a commercial aviation runway, a military runway, a grain silo, or pavers, for example. 1. A thermally conductive concrete composition , said composition comprising carbon , one or more metals and/or conductive polymers , aggregate , cement , and optionally water , wherein said carbon is present in said composition at a concentration from about 5 vol % to about 35 vol % on a dry basis , and wherein said one or more metals and/or conductive polymers are present in said composition at a concentration from about 0.5 vol % to about 10 vol % on a dry basis.2. The thermally conductive concrete composition of claim 1 , wherein said carbon is present in said composition at a concentration from about 10 vol % to about 25 vol % on a dry basis.3. The thermally conductive concrete composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more metals and/or conductive polymers are present in said composition at a concentration from about 1 vol % to about 5 vol % on a dry basis.4. The thermally conductive concrete composition of claim 1 , wherein said ...

Fire Shelter

A fire shelter including: a foundation including a slab; an internal frame mounted on the slab; external cladding formed from heat resistant masonry panels supported by the internal frame, the external cladding including wall cladding including wall panels and defining a door opening and roof cladding including roof panels; and a door mounted in the door opening, the door including a door frame hingedly connected to the internal frame adjacent to the door opening and door cladding including door panels formed from heat resistant masonry panels supported by the door frame, wherein when the door is in a closed position, the door cladding closes the door opening. 1) A fire shelter including:a) a foundation including a slab;b) an internal frame mounted on the slab; i) wall cladding including wall panels and defining a door opening; and,', 'ii) roof cladding including roof panels; and,, 'c) external cladding formed from heat resistant masonry panels supported by the internal frame, the external cladding including i) a door frame hingedly connected to the internal frame adjacent to the door opening; and,', 'ii) door cladding including door panels formed from heat resistant masonry panels supported by the door frame, wherein when the door is in a closed position, the door cladding closes the door opening., 'd) a door mounted in the door opening, the door including2) A fire shelter according to claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant masonry panels at least one of:a) include pumice; and,b) are formed from a pumice concrete including pumice and cement.3) A fire shelter according to claim 1 , wherein the foundation includes a footing extending around a perimeter of the slab claim 1 , a bottom row of the wall panels resting on the footing.4) A fire shelter according to claim 3 , wherein the footing is offset outwardly from an outside edge of the slab.5) A fire shelter according to claim 4 , wherein the footing is separated from the outside edge of the slab by a gap.6) A fire ...

BALLISTIC AND FIRE PROTECTION ENCLOSURES

A modular ballistic panel may include first and second vertical members, and curved rectangular first and second slats. The second vertical member may be spaced from the first vertical member. Each of the slats may be disposed between the first and second vertical members, with a first edge coupled to the first vertical side member and a second edge coupled to the second vertical side member. The first and second slats may be configured to deflect a projectile downward. 1.A modular ballistic panel comprising:a first vertical side member;a second vertical side member spaced from the first vertical side member;a curved rectangular first slat disposed between the first and second vertical side members, with a first side edge of the first slat coupled to the first vertical side member and a second side edge of the first slat coupled to the second vertical side member; anda curved rectangular second slat disposed between the first and second vertical side members and vertically above the first slat, with a first side edge of the second slat coupled to the first vertical side member and a second side edge of the second slat coupled to the second vertical side member;wherein the first and second slats are configured to deflect a projectile downward.21. The panel of claim , wherein the first and second slats are stacked above one another so that a front outer edge of the first slat is aligned with a front outer edge of the second slat.31. The panel of claim , wherein the first and second slats are disposed such that a horizontally traveling projectile passing between an upper edge of the second slat and a lower edge of the first slat must contact either the first slat or the second slat.41. The panel of claim , further comprising a foundation structure connected to each of the first and second vertical side members.5. The panel of claim 4 , wherein the foundation structure includes a horizontal expanse of concrete.6. The panel of claim 4 , wherein the foundation structure ...

COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS, AND NEURAL NETWORKS FOR BIDIRECTIONAL ENERGY TRANSFER, AND THERMALLY ENHANCED SOLAR ABSORBERS

The present invention provides a bidirectional energy-transfer system comprising: a thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete, disposed in a structural object; a location of energy supply or demand that is physically isolated from, but in thermodynamic and/or electromagnetic communication with, the thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete; and a means of transferring energy between the structural object and the location of energy supply or demand. The system can be a single node in a neural network. The thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete includes a conductive, shock-absorbing material, such as graphite. Preferred compositions are disclosed for the thermally and/or electrically conductive concrete. The bidirectional energy-transfer system may be present in a solar-energy collection system, a grade beam, an indoor radiant flooring system, a structural wall or ceiling, a bridge, a roadway, a driveway, a parking lot, a commercial aviation runway, a military runway, a grain silo, or pavers, for example. 1. A bidirectional electrical energy-transfer system comprising:an electrically conductive concrete, in cured form and disposed in a structural object;a location of electrical energy supply or demand, wherein said location of electrical energy supply or demand is physically isolated from, but in electrical communication with, said electrically conductive concrete;a means of transferring electrical energy between said structural object and said location of electrical energy supply or demand.2. The bidirectional electrical energy-transfer system of claim 1 , wherein said system is present as a single node in a network comprising a plurality of network nodes.3. The bidirectional electrical energy-transfer system of claim 1 , wherein said system is present as a single node in a network comprising a plurality of antennas claim 1 , electrical receivers claim 1 , and emitters.4. The bidirectional electrical energy-transfer system of claim 1 , ...

RECONFIGURABLE SUPPORT BASE FOR A CONTAINER

A support base for a container includes a plurality of support base portions. Each support base portion has an outer surface defining a plurality of alignment features to facilitate alignment of each support base portion with adjacent support base portions in a plurality of configurations. Each of the plurality of configurations may be for supporting a differently sized and/or shaped container. 1. A support base for a container comprising:a plurality of support base portions;wherein each support base portion has an outer surface defining a plurality of alignment features to facilitate alignment of each support base portion with adjacent support base portions in a plurality of configurations.2. The support base of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support base portions are equally sized and equally shaped.3. The support base of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of alignment features each comprises a curved groove defined by the outer surface of each support base portion.4. The support base of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of alignment features comprise a series of concentric curved grooves defined by the outer surface of each support base portion.5. The support base of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of alignment features comprise a first groove defined by the outer surface of each support base portion and a second groove extending from the first groove and defined by the outer surface of each support base portion.6. The support base of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of alignment features comprise a series of concentric groove systems claim 1 , each of the series of concentric groove systems comprising a first groove defined by the outer surface of each support base portion and a second groove extending from the first groove and defined by the outer surface of each support base portion.7. The support base of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of each support base portion defines at least one drainage groove.8. The support base of claim 7 , wherein the outer ...

Method For Lifting And Supporting A New Slab Foundation With Hydraulic Jacks

A method for lifting and supporting above ground a concrete slab foundation employing hydraulic jacks includes installing piers in the ground, each with a pier extension protruding above ground. A lifting assembly is placed over each pier extension, the lifting assembly having a lift sleeve and upward extending lifting members. Then the slab foundation is poured, bonding a portion of the lifting assembly in concrete. After the slab foundation hardens, a jack is positioned on top of the pier extension, and lifting arms of the jack engage the lifting members. The jack is actuated to exert an upward force on the lifting assembly to lift the slab foundation above the ground. Then, the lift sleeve is rigidly secured to the pier extension, allowing the jack and lifting arms to be removed. 1. A method for lifting and supporting a concrete slab foundation above ground , comprising:installing a pier in the ground with a pier extension protruding above the ground;placing a lifting assembly over the pier extension, the lifting assembly having a lift sleeve and a plurality of upward extending lifting members;pouring the slab foundation, bonding a portion of the lifting assembly in concrete;positioning a jack on an upper end of the pier extension, and engaging lifting arms of the jack with the lifting members;actuating the jack to exert an upward force on the lifting assembly to lift the slab foundation above the ground; thenrigidly securing the lift sleeve to the pier extension and removing the jack and the lifting arms.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:placing a seal between a lower end of the lift sleeve and the pier extension prior to pouring the slab foundation.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:pouring the slab foundation bonds the concrete of the slab foundation to the lift sleeve.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the lifting assembly further comprises a base plate extending outward from a lower end of the lift sleeve, the base ...

Additive Manufacturing of Support Structures

In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure. 124.-. (canceled)25. A support structure for offshore wind turbines , the support structure comprising:a foundation configured to anchor to an underwater floor; anda substructure coupled to the foundation and configured to couple to a wind turbine; a wall disposed along a perimeter to bound a volume, and', 'castable material in a hardened state that fills the volume., 'wherein the foundation or the foundation and the substructure are defined, at least in part, by a plurality of modular sections, at least one modular section having a body that comprises26. The support structure of claim 25 , wherein the wall is formed by contacting layers of printable material successively on top of each other.27. The support structure of claim 25 , wherein the wall is an inner wall and the perimeter is an inner perimeter.28. The support structure of claim 25 , wherein the foundation comprises a suction pile.29. The support structure of claim 28 , wherein one or more instances of the at least one modular section are configured to define all or part the suction pile.30. The support structure of claim 25 , wherein the foundation has at least three legs extending radially outward from a central portion.31. The ...

Additive Manufacturing of Support Structures

In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure. 124.-. (canceled)25. A method of manufacturing a support structure for wind turbines , the method comprising: depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other to form the body, and', 'hardening the deposited layers of printable material; and, 'constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure, at least one modular section having a body constructed by an additive manufacturing process comprisingjoining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure;wherein one or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to ground or an underwater floor.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the printable material comprises a cementitious material.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the body comprises a wall.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein the body comprises a truss.29. The method of claim 25 ,wherein the plurality of modular sections comprises a first modular section having a first body and a second modular section having a second body, the second modular section constructed after the first modular section;wherein the at least one modular section comprises the second modular section; and ...

FOUNDATIONLESS TOWER ASSEMBLY

A tower assembly having a tower, the tower assembly for maintaining the tower in a vertically upright position wherein the tower nor any part of the tower assembly penetrates the ground on which the tower is disposed. The tower of the tower assembly has a near end and a removed end, the near end being attached to a tray having a flat floor and upstanding vertical perimeter side walls. A mounting assembly mounts the tower to the tray. A ballast, typically comprising multiple small stones, is provided for laying on top of the flat floor of the tray, so as to provide sufficient weight to prevent the tower from tipping over. 1. A tower assembly comprising:a tower having a near end and a removed end;a tray having a flat floor and upstanding vertical perimeter side walls; anda mounting assembly for engaging the tower to the tray;a ballast comprising multiple stones for laying on top of the flat floor of the tray.2. The tower assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting assembly has leveling members.3. The tower assembly of claim 2 , wherein the leveling members include multiple fasteners.4. The tower assembly of claim 3 , wherein the leveling members include a plate at the near end of the tower and a plate engaging the tray.5. The tower assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tower comprises a single mast.6. The tower assembly of claim 5 , wherein the single mast includes a swing tube and antenna.7. The tower assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tray includes a rectangular perimeter and multiple members defining cross members.8. The tower assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tray includes a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , the two portions removably attached with fasteners.9. The tower assembly of claim 8 , wherein the two portions include cooperating telescoping members.10. The tower assembly of claim 7 , wherein the tray includes a rectangular perimeter and multiple members defining cross members; and wherein the tray includes a first portion and a second portion claim 7 ...

BRACKET ASSEMBLY AND FORMING SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation includes side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration having a first side wall and a second side wall, and at least one component having an interior cavity disposed in one of the side walls. A bracket assembly includes at least one inwardly bounding reinforcement post and at least one outwardly bounding reinforcement post, a separator bar having a plurality of apertures sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at locations corresponding to nominal widths of the at least one component. A barrier is disposed between the outwardly bounding and inwardly bounding posts. The component in the side wall is retained in the foundation after the building material cures. The barrier prevents backfill from filling a volume between the outwardly bounding and inwardly bounding posts. 1. A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation of at least a portion of a structure of interest , the system comprising:side walls receiving and retaining the building materials therebetween, the side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration suitable for the portion of the foundation, the side walls including a first side wall and a second side wall, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall is comprised of at least one component having an interior cavity; at least one inwardly bounding reinforcement post and at least one outwardly bounding reinforcement post, and', 'a separator bar having a first end, a second end opposed from the first end, and a plurality of apertures disposed along a length of the separator bar, the plurality of apertures including a first set of apertures disposed proximate the first end and a second set of apertures disposed proximate the second end, the first set apertures and the second set of apertures are sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at ...

FORMS AND SUBSURFACE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS THAT REDIRECT SOIL FORCES

Embodiments described herein relate to construction of subsurface structural elements that are configured to redirect soil forces. For instance, a form may be used to construct a subsurface structural element such that the subsurface structural element redirects soil forces to vertically displace a foundation rather than have the soil forces crack or otherwise damage the foundation. 1. A form for constructing at least a portion of a structural foundation , the form comprising:one or more wall forming portions configured to shape a foundation material to form one or more respective walls of at least one subsurface structural element of the at least a portion of the structural foundation; the at least one subsurface structural element extends from a surface-level base of the structural foundation to a subsurface level; and', 'the at least one subsurface structural element is configured to redirect soil forces to vertically displace the structural foundation., 'wherein the form is configured to shape, based at least in part on the one or more wall forming portions, the foundation material to form the at least one subsurface structural element such that2. The form of claim 1 , wherein the one or more wall forming portions include: a first top portion that meets the surface-level base at a first non-zero angle; and', 'a first bottom portion opposite the first top portion; and, 'a first wall forming portion configured to shape the foundation material to form a first planar surface of a first wall such that the first planar surface includes a second planar surface of a second wall such that the second planar surface includes:', 'a second top portion that meets the surface-level base at the first non-zero angle; and', 'a second bottom portion that meets the first bottom portion at a second non-zero angle, wherein the second bottom portion is opposite the second top portion., 'a second wall forming portion configured to shape the foundation material to form'}3. The form of ...

MODULAR FOUNDATION RESISTANT TO GROUND MOVEMENT

One or more modules are each moulded as single units. Separately or fastened together they form a foundation resistant to ground movement including earthquakes and frost heave. A lower plane rests on a substrate. Perimeter and internal walls support a raised upper plane for receiving a building such as a rotationally moulded round house. Modules are made of reinforced concrete or rotationally moulded plastics and enclose internal cavities used as tanks or filled with a rigid foam. Lifting attachments are provided for transport of modules or temporary foundation lifting during rearrangement of a disturbed substrate. 1. A foundation comprised of one or more modules for a building is characterised in that the or each module includes a broad , rigid , reinforced lower surface having , when in place , an exposed lowest face and an interior face , upon which surface are simultaneously moulded or cast at least one rigid separating means selected from a range including peripheral beams , internal vertical protrusions and transverse ribs , all sharing a common height thereby determining the height of at least one space enclosed within the foundation , and upon which separating means a broad , rigid , reinforced upper surface is simultaneously moulded or cast; the upper surface having an interior face and an uppermost exposed face; the or each module including attachment means for attachment to other modules and supported buildings.2. A module for a foundation as claimed in ; characterised in that the foundation is comprised of more than one module fastened together by attachment means along exposed sides in order to form a larger total surface area.3. A module for a foundation as claimed in ; characterised in that at least some modules are provided with lifting attachments capable of being used to lift the foundation and a building attached thereupon.4. A module for a foundation as claimed in ; characterised in that the or each enclosed space is sealed thereby forming a tank ...

Bracket assembly and forming system for structural components

A system for retaining a flowable and curable building material to form a portion of a foundation includes side walls disposed in a predetermined configuration having a first side wall and a second side wall, and at least one component having an interior cavity disposed in one of the side walls. A bracket assembly includes at least one inwardly bounding reinforcement post and at least one outwardly bounding reinforcement post, a separator bar having a plurality of apertures sized to receive and retain each of the reinforcement posts at locations corresponding to nominal widths of the at least one component. A barrier is disposed between the outwardly bounding and inwardly bounding posts. The component in the side wall is retained in the foundation after the building material cures. The barrier prevents backfill from filling a volume between the outwardly bounding and inwardly bounding posts.

FORMS FOR CONSTRUCTING SUBSURFACE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS THAT REDIRECT SOIL FORCES

Embodiments described herein relate to construction of subsurface structural elements that are configured to redirect soil forces. For instance, a form may be used to construct a subsurface structural element such that the subsurface structural element redirects soil forces to vertically displace a foundation rather than have the soil forces crack or otherwise damage the foundation. 120.-. (canceled)21. A form for constructing at least a portion of a structural foundation , the form comprising:a top portion comprising one or more interior surfaces to shape foundation material to form a corresponding top portion of a subsurface structural element of the structural foundation that extends, in a vertical direction, from a surface-level base of the structural foundation to a subsurface level, wherein the one or more interior surfaces define a first periphery along a first plane oriented in a horizontal direction; anda bottom portion comprising at least one interior surface, of the one or more interior surfaces, to shape the foundation material to form a corresponding termination portion of the subsurface structural element, wherein the at least one interior surface defines a second periphery along a second plane oriented in the horizontal direction;wherein the second periphery is smaller than the first periphery such that the form narrows as it extends, from the first plane to the second plane, in a vertical direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction; andwherein the form is configured to shape the foundation material to form the subsurface structural element such that the subsurface structural element redirects soil forces to vertically displace the structural foundation.22. The form of claim 21 , wherein:the bottom portion is configured to shape the foundation material to form the corresponding termination portion of the subsurface structural element, such that the corresponding termination portion comprises a lowermost extent of the subsurface structural element ...

Additive Manufacturing of Support Structures

In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure. 124.-. (canceled)25. A method of manufacturing a support structure for land-based wind turbines , the method comprising: forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume,', 'filling the volume with a castable material, and', 'hardening the castable material, thereby forming a body of the at least one modular section that comprises the wall and the hardened castable material; and, 'constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure, at least one modular section constructed by operations that comprisejoining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure;wherein one or more modular sections are configured to anchor to ground.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein forming the wall comprises depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein forming the wall comprises hardening the layers of printable material.28. The method of claim 25 ,wherein the plurality of modular sections comprises a first modular section and a second modular section, the second modular section constructed after the first modular section;wherein the at least one modular section comprises the second ...

TOWER SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A foundation for a tower, the foundation including a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower. A floor structure surrounds and is secured to the main pedestal support. A wall structure surrounds the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure. The main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure. 1. A foundation for a tower , the foundation comprising:a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower;a floor structure surrounding and secured to the main pedestal support; anda wall structure surrounding the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure;wherein the main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure and the floor structure and the wall structure together form an open topped structure into which ballast may be placed.2. The foundation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main pedestal further comprises a tubular structure including a top flange claim 1 , the top flange being configured to engage the base of the tower.3. The foundation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main pedestal further comprises a tubular structure including longitudinal gussets extending vertically along the tubular structure and radially outwardly from the tubular structure.4. The foundation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the floor structure further comprises a plurality of bottom trays arranged around the main pedestal support.5. The foundation as claimed in claim 4 , wherein each of the bottom trays is generally trapezoidal in shape.6. The foundation as claimed in claim 4 , wherein each of the bottom trays further comprises a base sheet and a central reinforcement beam claim 4 , the central reinforcement beam extending across the base sheet and being structured to couple to the main pedestal ...

INSULATED SLAB-ON-GRADE FOUNDATION SYSTEM

A foundation system () and method of installing the foundation system. The system including plurality of modular slabs (A, B) mountable onto a gravel layer (); and at least one horizontal isolating slab (A, B, C) and a vertical edge portion () positioned with respect to the modular slabs (A, A, B) for creating a receptacle wherein concrete is poured thereon. 1. An insulated slab-on-grade foundation system for supporting a foundation , the insulated slab-on-grade foundation system being supported by a gravel layer defining a substantially horizontal profile and a substantially slanted profile adjacent the substantially horizontal profile , the slab-on-grade foundation system comprising: a base portion supported by the gravel layer in the substantially horizontal profile, the base portion defining an outer end and an inner end;', 'a wall portion upwardly and substantially perpendicularly extending from the base portion at the outer end, the wall portion defining a lower end and an upper end; and', 'a longitudinal groove formed within the outer end of the base portion and at the outer surface of the modular slab;, 'a plurality of adjacent modular slabs supported by the gravel layer in the substantially horizontal profile and adjacent the substantially slanted profile, the plurality of adjacent modular slabs together forming a modular slab perimeter, each one of the plurality of adjacent modular slabs defining an outer surface and an inner surface and comprisingan isolating slab layer supported by and covering the substantially horizontal profile found inside the modular slab perimeter;an edge portion mounted along the upper ends of the wall portions connecting at least two adjacent modular slabs of the plurality of modular slabs together; anda peripheral skirt portion supported by the gravel layer in the substantially slanted profile, the peripheral skirt portion defining a connection end inserted within the longitudinal groove;the plurality of adjacent modular slabs ...

TIMBER POLE FOUNDATION STRUCTURE

A foundation for supporting a structure above. The foundation comprising a first layer of poles parallel and spaced apart from each other, and a second layer of timber poles parallel and spaced apart from each other, at an angle to the first layer. The first layer on top of, and fastened to, the second layer. Compared to prior art foundations, the foundation is versatile, light weight, easy and quick to install and can be disassembled and re-used. 1. A foundation for supporting a structure above , the foundation comprisinga. a first layer of at least two timber poles, each pole of the first layer parallel and spaced apart from each other,b. a second layer of at least two timber poles, each pole of the second layer parallel and spaced apart from each other, each laying on timber poles of the first layer at an angle to span across at least two poles of the first layer and each fastened to each said two poles of said first layer at the intersection of said poles.2. A foundation as claimed in wherein claim 1 , the at least two poles of the second layer and the at least two poles of the first layer are claim 1 , at each pole to pole intersection claim 1 , fastened to each other by a penetrated fastener.3. A foundation as claimed in wherein claim 2 , the penetrated fastener is not exposed at where the poles at the intersection touch.4. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein claim 2 , at each intersection the first layer pole includes a hole that is selected from one of a blind hole and a through hole and the juxtaposed second layer pole includes a through hole in axial alignment with said hole of said first layer pole claim 2 , the penetrated fastener located in said hole of said first layer pole and said hole of said second layer pole.5. A foundation as claimed as claimed in anyone of to wherein claim 2 , the penetrated fastener comprises a straight rigid tube or rod.6. A foundation as claimed in anyone of to wherein the penetrated fastener has a head at one end ...

Metal Plate Foundations with Integral Planar Fins

A metal foundation includes a plurality of metal plate bodies coupled together forming the metal foundation, each metal plate body being comprised of lateral ends with integrated planar fins, wherein each of the lateral ends overlap a lateral end of an adjacent metal plate body, wherein the plurality of the metal plate bodies are configured for forming a closed perimeter of a geometrical shape having an open interior and wherein the integrated planar fins of each metal plate body extends away from the perimeter of the closed geometric shape along the plane of the planar fin, wherein each planar fin has a thickness substantially the same as a thickness of the portion of the metal plate body forming the closed perimeter of the geometrical shape, and wherein each planar fin extends substantially along a single plane from the perimeter of the closed geometric shape.

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.

FOUNDATION WITH PEDESTAL AND RIBS FOR TOWERS

A foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal and ribs forming a continuous monolithic structure. An anchoring system under the ribs with anchoring the foundation to the ground by anchoring elements connected to rock anchors, soil anchors, piles or the like. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration.

FOUNDATION WITH PEDESTAL AND RIBS FOR TOWERS

A wind turbine foundation comprising a concrete support slab having a horizontal rebar grid therein, a concrete pedestal integral with the support slab and having vertical post tensioning elements therein and a plurality of concrete ribs on top of and integral with the support slab and integral with the pedestal, the ribs having rebar therein and extend outwardly from the pedestal, the pedestal, slab and ribs are connected to each other to form a monolithic foundation. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. 14. A method of constructing a foundation having a slab , a pedestal , and a plurality and of buttress girders comprising the following steps:a) preparation of the site including the construction of a foundation including a mud slab of plain concrete or equivalent construction barrier over a subgrade;b) placing an anchor-bolt cage and foundation reinforcement;c) installation of formwork;d) placement of concrete;e) formwork removal;f) curing;wherein: 'b2) placing the reinforcement of the base slab; b3) placing in position the anchor-bolt cage with the leveling and positioning means fastened to bolt cage to ensure its proper positioning and vertical alignment; b4) placing the reinforcement of the pedestal and the buttress girders around the bolt cage;', 'Step b) is carried out in the following sub-steps: b1) placing leveling and positioning means for the anchor-bolt cage at the foundation;'}Steps c), d), and e) are carried out sequentially for the whole foundation;Step f) is carried out by onsite curing of the foundation elements in a controlled manner.15. A method of constructing a foundation according to claim 14 , wherein the curing process comprises moisture supplied to the foundation.16. A method of constructing a foundation ...

FORMS FOR CONSTRUCTING FOUNDATIONS FOR ANCHORING POLE VAULT STANDARDS

A form for constructing a foundation for anchoring a pole vault standard to a support structure adjacent to a landing pad includes a first frame and a first plurality of connectors defining a first connecting pattern for coupling to a corresponding connecting pattern of a base of the first pole vault standard. The form is installable in the support structure and operable for use in fixedly connecting the first base of the pole vault standard to the form. A pair of forms may be employed for constructing a pair of foundations for anchoring a pair of pole vault standards to a support structure adjacent to a landing pad. 1. A pair of forms for constructing a first foundation and a second foundation for anchoring a first pole vault standard and a second pole vault standard to a support structure adjacent to a landing pad , said pair of forms comprising:a first form comprising a first frame and a first plurality of connectors defining a first connecting pattern for coupling to a corresponding connecting pattern of a base of the first pole vault standard, and wherein said first form is fixedly installable in the support structure and operable for use in fixedly connecting the first base of the first pole vault standard to said first form;a second form comprising a second frame and a second plurality of connectors defining a second connecting pattern for coupling to a corresponding connecting pattern of the second pole vault standard, and wherein said second form is fixedly installable in the support structure and operable for use in fixedly connecting a base of a second pole vault standard to said second form.2. The pair of forms of wherein said first plurality of connectors comprises threads connectable to a first plurality of fastening members for fixedly connecting the first base of the first pole vault standard to said first form claim 1 , and said second plurality of connectors comprises threads connectable to a second plurality of fastening members for fixedly ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN BUILDING SYSTEMS, PANEL SYSTEMS, AND FORMWORK SYSTEMS, PANELS AND FORMWORK FOR BUILDING & METHODS OF BUILDING USING PANELS AND FORMWORK

A building system () including a panel system () and a formwork system (). The panel system () includes a plurality of modular panels () arranged to fit with one another in a predetermined grid arrangement () to form side walls of a building in a fitted condition. At least the bottom sides () of each of the modular panels () includes a plurality of apertures () that are arranged at predetermined spaced apart locations along the bottom side () so as to coincide with the predetermined grid arrangement (). The formwork system () includes a plurality of modular formwork members () that are associated with each of the modular panels () to provide a supporting slab () having slab apertures () to allow coupling with the modular panels (). Modular panels (), formwork members () and associated methods of use are also disclosed. 133-. (canceled)34. A panel system including a plurality of preformed modular panels arranged to fit with one another in a predetermined regular grid arrangement to form coextensive side walls of a building in a fitted condition , the plurality of preformed modular panels including one or more preformed straight panels and one or more preformed corner panels arranged to allow a change in direction between successive ones of the one or more preformed straight panels ,wherein each of the one or more preformed straight panels and the one or more preformed corner panels include a front side, a back side, a bottom side, a topside, and opposing sides arranged to abut with an adjacent one of the plurality of preformed modular panels;wherein at least the bottom sides of each of the one or more preformed straight panels and the one or more preformed corner panels include a plurality of apertures that are arranged at predetermined spaced apart locations therealong so as to coincide with the predetermined regular grid arrangement, andwherein the one or more preformed straight panels and the one or more preformed corner panels are dimensioned such that the ...

Wind tower foundation

A fatigue resistant gravity based spread footing under heavy multi-axial cyclical loading of a wind tower. The foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a substantially horizontal continuous bottom support slab, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal, ribs and slab forming a continuous monolithic structure. The foundation having a three-dimensional network of post-tensioning elements that keep the structural elements under heavy multi-axial post compression with a specific eccentricity intended to reduce stress amplitudes and deflections and allows the foundation to have a desirable combination of high stiffness and superior fatigue resistance. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. 1. A method of constructing a foundation having a slab , a pedestal , and a plurality of ribs comprising:excavating a site to expose a subgrade, compacting and leveling the subgrade, placing a bearing material on the subgrade,installing rebar and dowels on the bearing material, the rebar for extending through the slab and extending into the pedestal for connecting the slab to the pedestal, and the dowels extending into the pedestal for connecting the slab to the pedestal, and the dowels extending from the slab into the ribs for connecting the slab to the ribs,placing an anchor bolt cage adjacent the slab rebar, the anchor bolt cage comprising an array of anchor bolts connected at their lower end to an embedment ring,placing pedestal rebar around the anchor bolt cage, the pedestal rebar comprising horizontal elements and vertical elements placed at intervals,placing rib rebar extending through the ribs and extending into the pedestal, and rib dowels extending from the ribs into the pedestal for ...

Multi-Piece Storage Tank Pad With Separate Connectors

A multi-piece storage tank pad is configured to support a storage tank used in oilfield operations. The multi-piece pad includes a plurality of pad pieces where each pad piece has a core coated with a polymeric coating. Each pad piece also defines at least two connector receiving contours. Two pad pieces of the multi-piece pad are joined by a connector. Each connector also has a core that is coated with the polymeric coating. Each connector is separate from the plurality of pad pieces, and each has a shape that corresponds to two adjacent connector receiving contours. 1. A multi-piece pad for supporting a storage tank , comprising:a plurality of pad pieces, each pad piece having a core coated with a polymeric coating and each pad piece defining at least two connector receiving contours;a plurality of connectors, each connector having a core coated with the polymeric coating and each being separate from the plurality of pad pieces, the plurality of connectors having a shape corresponding to two adjacent connector receiving contours to connect two adjacent pad pieces.2. The multi-piece pad of wherein the plurality of pad pieces comprises six pad pieces and the plurality of connectors comprises seven connectors.3. The multi-piece pad of wherein the plurality of pad pieces comprises eight pad pieces and the plurality of connectors comprises ten connectors.4. The multi-piece pad of wherein the plurality of pad pieces comprises twelve pad pieces and the plurality of connectors comprises sixteen connectors.5. The multi-piece pad of wherein the plurality of pad pieces and the plurality of connectors form a circular assembled multi-piece pad and each pad piece includes an arcuate surface forming a portion of a perimeter of the circular assembled multi-piece pad.6. The multi-piece pad of wherein the core is an expanded polystyrene material and the coating is a polyurea material.7. The multi-piece pad of wherein the polyurea material is Ecodur 201.8. The multi-piece pad of ...

Above Grade, Rapidly Deployable Foundation System

Disclosed is a rapidly deployable, above grade, low-thermal conducting, grillage-type foundation system made of composite materials, and erectable at or above grade for supporting structures like equipment shelters and communication masts. These units include generator sheds, communication shelters, fuel tanks, radio masts, and the like. The foundation system has one or more layers of beams laid at right angles to each other, and is used to disperse heavy point loads of a superstructure to an acceptable ground bearing pressure. Web stiffeners were affixed to foundation beams and vertical support members were fixed to the upper surface of the foundation beams, to stiffen the foundation and structure at every footing. The foundation is adapted to be installed with little site preparation, is easily transportable with a medium lift helicopter. Essentially, the foundation was engineered to only use steel in its assembly for the metal feet, angles, plates and the like. 1. An above grade , low-thermal conducting , grillage-type foundation system for supporting superstructure units , the foundation system comprising:{'b': 3', '15', '12', '13', '12', '13, 'a main frame (page , line ), having at least two parallel () and two cross-parallel () beams constructed of a low thermal conductivity material, the parallel () and cross-parallel () beams of the main frame co joined at a centroid section of the foundation system;'}{'b': 12', '13, 'a centroid section defined by the intersection of the parallel () and cross-parallel () foundation beams;'}{'b': 12', '13, 'tower mounting means fixed to an upper surface of the parallel () and cross-parallel () foundation beams in the centroid section;'}{'b': 12', '13, 'foundation footings affixed to a bottom surface of the parallel () and cross-parallel () foundation beams, and the footings disposed to engage a grade surface matrix;'}{'b': 12', '13, 'web stiffeners disposed and affixed to the parallel () and cross-parallel () foundation beams ...

GROUND REINFORCING DEVICE

A soil reinforcing device for reinforcing a ground supporting a load structure, wherein said soil reinforcing device comprises a first assembly comprising: 1. A soil reinforcing device for reinforcing a ground supporting a load structure , wherein said soil reinforcing device comprises a first assembly including:a plurality of cells extending vertically and forming a cell mesh;a plurality of draining devices extending vertically and located in said cells.2. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 1 , wherein each cell comprises one draining device.3. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 1 , wherein each cell comprises vertical walls.4. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 3 , wherein each cell comprises six vertical walls claim 3 , and the cell mesh forms a honeycomb-type structure.5. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 3 , wherein said vertical walls are connected to each other by linking columns.6. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 5 , wherein said linking columns are jet-grouted columns or concrete columns.7. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 3 , wherein the draining devices are separated from the vertical walls.8. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 3 , wherein the vertical walls comprise a mixture of cut ground with a binder.9. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 1 , wherein the draining devices extend in the middle of said cells.10. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 1 , wherein said draining devices extend deeper than said cells.11. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 1 , wherein the draining devices comprise stone columns.12. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second assembly that includes exterior columns claim 1 , wherein said second assembly claim 1 , considered in a horizontal plane claim 1 , surrounds the first assembly.13. The soil reinforcing device according to claim 12 , wherein said exterior columns ...

COMPOSITE SLEEVE ROD AXIAL DAMPENER FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

Axial buckling restrained braces are provided. In various embodiments, a device comprises a plurality of cylindrical sleeves arranged parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of sleeves has an interior surface defining an interior region. A plastically deformable rod is arranged within the interior region of each of the plurality of sleeves. The plastically deformable rod is adapted to assume a helical shape upon compression. 1. An device comprising:a plurality of cylindrical sleeves arranged parallel to each other, each of the plurality of sleeves having an interior surface defining an interior region;a plastically deformable rod arranged within the interior region of each of the plurality of sleeves and adapted to assume a helical shape upon compression.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the interior region of each of the plurality of sleeves has a coefficient of friction of about 0.06 to about 0.45.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the interior region of each of the plurality of sleeves comprises a polymer liner.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of cylindrical sleeves is substantially fixed to each other of the plurality of cylindrical sleeves.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of cylindrical sleeves is fixed by stiffeners.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of cylindrical sleeves is overwrapped.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the overwrap comprises fiberglass cloth.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the overwrap comprises epoxy resin.9. The device of claim 4 , wherein the stiffeners are substantially evenly spaced along the length of the plurality of cylindrical sleeves.10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an end plate claim 1 , the plurality of cylindrical sleeves being fixed to the end plate at a first end.11. The device of claim 10 , adapted to allow free motion of the plurality of sleeves relative to the rods at an end opposite the end plate.12. The ...

Transportable Building and Foundation Beams Therefor

The transportable building is made of side-by-side building sections mounted on parallel foundation beams. Each building section has a skate clamp mounted thereto for sequential sliding and clamping engagements to one of two foundation beams. In another aspect, each of the beams has a removable receiving end attached thereto. Each receiving end has a V-shaped trough on an upper surface thereof to facilitate the alignment of building sections onto the foundation beams during the assembly of the transportable building. In yet another aspect, each foundation beam has workable jacks at each end thereof and a series of self-adjusting jacks mounted thereto between the workable jacks for supporting the transportable building on an uneven ground surface. 1. A transportable building comprising side-by-side building sections and parallel foundation beams mounted for supporting said building sections on a ground surface;each of said building sections having a roof and opposite vertical wall panels;each of said vertical wall panels having a skate clamp mounted thereon for sequential sliding and clamping engagements to one of said foundation beams.2. The transportable building as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of said vertical wall panels also has support rolls mounted thereon for rolling engagement onto one of said foundation beams.3. The transportable building as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said foundation beam has a T-shaped rail mounted thereon claim 2 , and said skate clamp has a T-shaped slot formed therein claim 2 , and said T-shaped slot being slidably engaged with said T-shaped rail.4. The transportable building as claimed in wherein each of said vertical wall panels has a channel under a lower edge thereof claim 2 , and said support rolls and said skate clamp being mounted inside said channel.5. The transportable building as claimed in claim 4 , further including guide rollers mounted in said channel near said support rollers for guiding engagement to said ...

RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE PREFABRICATED FOLDING BUILDING SYSTEM

A fully recoverable modular steel footing and beam system that allows installation of the rapidly deployable prefabricated folding building system on a wide variety of substrates, including bare earth, existing asphalt, and existing concrete. The substrate may show deviation from level and still be accommodated. The invention also includes three-part folding haunch and ridge braces allowing braces to ship attached to building panels resulting in minimal handling, reduced weights, and ability to install roof and walls separately. Roof weight is reduced and so can be handled with a forklift or telehandler, as the only heavy equipment needed to erect the building. Flashings are insulated, factory cut, and drilled for bolts, in alignable pattern to bolt-receiving rivets installed in the corrugated siding and roofing. Bolts and bolt installation locations are color coded. 1. A rapidly deployable prefabricated folding building comprising:a. a steel bearing plate; i. supported above, and spaced apart from, a top surface of said steel bearing plate by a plurality of vertical support plates; and', 'ii. having a horizontal stem and crossbar;, 'b. a T-shaped building attachment platec. first and second anchor adapter plates releasably attached to said top surface of said steel bearing plate on opposed sides of said T-shaped building attachment plate.2. The building of claim 2 , comprising first and second building attachment plate connecting beam bolt holes in first and second support plates of said plurality of support plates spaced apart extending below respective first and second sides of said stem to said bearing plate.3. The building of claim 2 , comprising a connecting beam further comprising:a. an elongated steel I-beam with first and second ends;b. first and second end plates fixed to respective said first and second ends of said elongated steel I-beam and closing off said first and second ends of said elongated steel I-beam on both sides of a web of said I-beam;c. ...

DRILLING RIG EQUIPMENT PLATFORM

An aircraft-transportable platform component for supporting a drilling rig includes a buoyant body supported by a frame and lifting members coupled to the frame for engagement by an aircraft. A portion of the frame protrudes from an underside surface of the frame for anchoring the platform component in unstable ground. The buoyant body maintains a top surface of the aircraft-transportable platform component above the unstable ground. 1. An aircraft-transportable platform component for supporting a drilling rig , the platform component comprising:a frame comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion protruding from an underside surface of the second portion to support the second portion of the frame thereon and for anchoring the platform component in unstable ground;a buoyant body supported by the frame to provide buoyancy to the platform component; andlifting members coupled to the frame for engagement by connecting cables of an aircraft.2. The aircraft-transportable platform component of claim 1 , wherein the buoyant body maintains a top surface of the aircraft-transportable platform component above the unstable ground.3. The aircraft-transportable platform component of claim 1 , comprising grating layered on top of the buoyant body claim 1 , the grating comprising a non-slip surface.4. The aircraft-transportable platform component of claim 1 , wherein the buoyant body is non-continuous.5. The aircraft-transportable platform component of claim 1 , wherein the buoyant body comprises multiple buoyant components coupled to one another.6. The aircraft-transportable platform component of claim 5 , wherein the buoyant body is non-continuous so that buoyant component-sized gaps are provided between some buoyant components.7. The aircraft-transportable platform component of claim 6 , comprising grating layered on top of the buoyant components claim 6 , the grating comprising cutouts aligned with the buoyant component-sized gaps.8. The aircraft- ...

FOUNDATION WITH PEDESTAL AND RIBS FOR TOWERS

A wind turbine foundation comprising a concrete support slab having a horizontal rebar grid therein, a concrete pedestal integral with the support slab and having vertical post tensioning elements therein and a plurality of concrete ribs on top of and integral with the support slab and integral with the pedestal, the ribs having rebar therein and extend outwardly from the pedestal, the pedestal, slab and ribs are connected to each other to form a monolithic foundation. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. 113-. (canceled)14. A wind turbine foundation for a pylon of a wind tower comprising , an excavation pit at a foundation construction site; a continuous support slab on grade that is cast in situ out of concrete over a prepared subgrade at the bottom of the excavation pit below grade elevation and having generally horizontal rebar mesh therein; a vertically extending and laterally braced tower receiving pedestal , the pedestal is integral with the support slab and encompasses a vertical reinforcing cage and vertical post tensioning elements therein; a plurality of concrete ribs on top of and integral with the support slab and integral with the pedestal , the pedestal and the ribs are conjointly cast in situ out of concrete , the ribs having connection elements extending from the ribs into the pedestal and from the ribs into the slab such that the rib , slab and pedestal form a monolithic foundation , the ribs are tapered downwardly as they extend outwardly from the pedestal and the inner ends of the ribs have a height equal to or less than that of the pedestal and provide substantial lateral bracing and confinement to the pedestal , the slab covering an area of ground substantially larger than that covered by the pedestal; ...

FREE-STANDING WALL ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS

A free-standing wall includes concrete base blocks adjacent to each other forming a base course; a first set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a first wall face; and a second set of concrete wall blocks stacked on the base course and on each other to form a second wall face that faces the opposite direction from the first wall face and that has the same number of courses as the first plurality of wall blocks. Methods of constructing the wall arrangement include laying the base blocks next to each other end to end; stacking individual blocks of a first set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a first wall face; stacking individual blocks of the second set of blocks on the base course and then on each other to form a second wall face that faces a direction opposite of the first wall face. 1. A free-standing wall comprising:(a) a plurality of concrete base blocks; each base block having first and second sides and first and second ends; the base blocks being arranged end to end to form a base course; each base block having a top face and an opposite bottom face between the first and second ends and the first and second sides; the top surface of the base block having a flat area forming a flat platform for wall blocks; (i) at least one exposure face arranged to be along the first side of the base block to form the first wall face;', '(ii) a rear face that is opposite the exposure face;', '(iii) a depth between the exposure face and the rear face;', '(iv) first and second sides between the exposure face and rear face;', '(v) planar top and bottom faces between the exposure face, rear face, and first and second sides; the top and bottom faces being parallel to each other and having no projection extending away from the block face beyond the planar top and bottom face;, '(b) a first plurality of concrete wall blocks stacked on the flat platform of the base course and on each other to form a first wall face ...

Pipe racks

A pipe rack and a method for making a pipe rack where the pipe rack may include at least one foundation, two legs, and a horizontal support. The two legs are supported by the at least one foundation. Each of the two legs includes at least one aperture. The horizontal support has two ends. The first end is located in an aperture in a first leg of the two legs and a second end of the horizontal support is located in an aperture in a second leg of the two legs. A rod forms a joint between the foundation and one of the two legs. The rod is located in the aperture in the upper surface of the foundation and in an aperture in a lower surface in the one of the two legs.

METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A HOME

A method is disclosed for the method of building a structure. The method includes laying a foundation; running conduit within a column form; pouring the concrete into the column form; and forming walls so as to define the structure. The walls are formed from concrete columns separated by foam. A roof is also included formed from a plurality of sections. The roof is placed in communication with the walls. 1. A method for building a structure , comprising:laying a foundation;running conduit within a column form;pouring the concrete into the column form;forming walls so as to define the structure, the walls formed from concrete columns spaced with a foam; andforming a roof structure and coupling it to the walls.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foundation is reinforced.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein w/in the foundation is concrete. 1. Field of the InventionThe present application relates generally to the construction of homes and buildings, and in particular to a method of building the structure to save costs.2. Description of Related ArtMany homes and buildings in America are built using common building materials. Typical practices include a concrete foundation and wooden framing for the walls. The roof is constructed of more wooden framing. Exterior textures are added to the walls and finished interior textures are usually sheetrock and plaster. Roofs generally use a composite roof shingle. Insulation is typically added, in varying depths, to the walls and ceilings in an effort to act as a thermal barrier.A number of disadvantages exist with typical homes and buildings. First there is an added fire risk by using wooden framing. As an alternative, some buildings are constructed using metal framing studs. These are not preferred due to cost. Secondly, costs of insulation and the effectiveness of the insulation is varied and limited. Air gaps in the walls where insulation didn't cover can act as thermal passageways making it difficult to regulate the ...

MODULAR MONOPOLE TOWER FOUNDATION

A portable and modular foundation that can be utilized to support a monopole includes a central hub and a plurality of legs. A proximal end of each leg is removably attached to the central hub. A plurality of floor panels extends from proximate the hub to a perimeter of the foundation and define a substantially uninterrupted floor. With the plurality of floor panels attached to the legs, the foundation can optionally be buried where the soil or other material is positioned on top of the floor panels to provide the necessary ballast to allow the foundation to retain a monopole with a piece of equipment in an elevated position. Alternatively, if the foundation is to be utilized above ground, a plurality of wall panels can be attached to the floor panels and the legs with braces to retain the wall panels in a substantially vertical position. The plurality of wall panels forms a substantially continuous wall about a perimeter of foundation such that ballast can be placed therein. 120-. (canceled)21. A foundation for a monopole comprising:a central hub;a plurality of legs configured to be removably attached to the hub at a proximal end thereof and having a distal end; anda plurality floor panels having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each of the plurality of floor panels configured to be removably attached to the central hub wherein when installed the plurality of floor panels form a substantially continuous floor about the central hub.22. The foundation of and wherein the hub further comprises:a section of pipe having an outer surface, a first end, a second end and a central axis passing through the first end and the second end; anda plurality of ribs attached to the pipe at substantially even intervals about the outer surface of the pipe and wherein the proximal end of each of the plurality of legs is configured to be removably attached to one or more ribs.23. The foundation of and wherein the hub further comprises:an upper flange attached to the ...

Modular Floor Platform

A modular floor platform includes a floor made of a plurality of individual interconnected composite floor panels. The composite floor panels have a foam core and a rigid cover over the foam core. A frame upwardly supports the floor. Legs are beneath the frame. 1. A modular floor platform comprising:a floor made of a plurality of individual interconnected composite floor panels interconnected by tongue and groove joints, the individual interconnected composite floor panels being made of a floor panel material having a foam core and a rigid cover over the foam core;a frame upwardly supporting the floor; andlegs beneath the frame;a wall structure upwardly extending from the floor;a roof structure forming a roof over the floor and wall structure; andan attachment line securing the roof structure to the floor, the attachment line being under adjustable tension to improve structural integrity of a building formed from the floor, wall structure, and roof structure.2. The modular floor platform of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the individual interconnected composite floor panels include a rigid polymeric planar upper surface claim 1 , a rigid polymeric planar lower surface opposite the planar upper surface claim 1 , and a foam core between the rigid polymeric planar upper surface and the rigid polymeric planar lower surface.3. The modular floor platform of claim 1 , wherein the wall structure is made of a plurality of composite material panels.4. The modular floor platform of claim 3 , wherein the composite material panels include a rigid polymeric planar upper surface claim 3 , a rigid polymeric planar lower surface opposite the planar upper surface claim 3 , and a foam core between the rigid polymeric planar upper surface and the rigid polymeric planar lower surface.5. The modular floor platform of claim 1 , wherein the roof structure is made of a plurality of composite material panels.6. The modular floor platform of claim 5 , wherein the composite material panels include ...

TOWER SUPPORT STRUCTURE

A foundation for a tower, the foundation including a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower. A floor structure surrounds and is secured to the main pedestal support. A wall structure surrounds the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure. The main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure. 1. (canceled)2. A tower support structure , comprising:a central vertically oriented main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower;a plurality of surrounding horizontally oriented base members, each of the horizontally oriented base members further comprising a base sheet and a central reinforcement beam, the central reinforcement beam extending across and over a top of a base sheet of the bottom tray and being structured to couple to one of a plurality of longitudinal gussets extending along the sides of the main pedestal support at an inner end of the central reinforcement beam and being structured at an outer end of the central reinforcement beam to couple to one of a plurality of side support panels proximate a horizontal center of a bottom edge of the side support panel;a plurality of primary support beams, each of the primary support beams including an inner end structured to be coupled to one of the plurality of longitudinal gussets proximate an upper end of the one of the longitudinal gussets and an outer side support panels proximate a horizontal center of the bottom edge of the side support panel.3. The tower support structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein each of the side support panels comprises hinge barrels along sides thereof claim 2 , the hinge barrels being configured to rotatably engage to hinge barrels of an adjacent side panel and to receive a hinge pin therein whereby each side support panel is coupled to an adjacent side support panel4. The tower support structure as claimed in ...

Modular monopole tower foundation

A portable and modular foundation that can be utilized to support a monopole includes a central hub and a plurality of legs. A proximal end of each leg is removably attached to the central hub. A plurality of floor panels extends from proximate the hub to a perimeter of the foundation and define a substantially uninterrupted floor. With the plurality of floor panels attached to the legs, the foundation can optionally be buried where the soil or other material is positioned on top of the floor panels to provide the necessary ballast to allow the foundation to retain a monopole with a piece of equipment in an elevated position. Alternatively, if the foundation is to be utilized above ground, a plurality of wall panels can be attached to the floor panels and the legs with braces to retain the wall panels in a substantially vertical position. The plurality of wall panels forms a substantially continuous wall about a perimeter of foundation such that ballast can be placed therein.

METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING A WIND TOWER FOUNDATION

A fatigue resistant gravity based spread footing under heavy multi-axial cyclical loading of a wind tower. The foundation having a central vertical pedestal, a substantially horizontal continuous bottom support slab, a plurality of radial reinforcing ribs extending radially outward from the pedestal. The pedestal, ribs and slab forming a continuous monolithic structure. The foundation having a three-dimensional network of post-tensioning elements that keep the structural elements under heavy multi-axial post compression with a specific eccentricity intended to reduce stress amplitudes and deflections and allows the foundation to have a desirable combination of high stiffness and superior fatigue resistance. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration. 1. A method of constructing a foundation having a slab , a pedestal , and a plurality of ribs comprising ,excavating a site to expose a subgrade,compacting and leveling the subgrade,placing a bearing material on the subgrade,installing rebar and dowels on the bearing material, the rebar for extending through the slab and extending into the pedestal for connecting the slab to the pedestal, and the dowels extending from the slab into the ribs and from the slab into the pedestal for connecting the slab to the ribs, and the slab to the pedestal,installing a slab form for containing cement to form a slab,pouring concrete into the slab form to form the slab,removing the slab forms after the concrete hardens,placing an anchor bolt cage, pedestal rebar and rib rebar on the slab, the anchor bolt cage having anchor bolts on the top,placing pedestal dowels at intervals above the slab for connecting the ribs to the pedestal,installing rib forms and pedestal forms on the slab surrounding the bolt cage, ...

Mineral Wool Wall System

A wall system for a building having a first room and a second room is provided. The wall system includes: (a) a first panel having a first batting material positioned between a first board and a second board; and (b) a second panel having a second batting material positioned between a third board and a fourth board. Further, at least one of the second board and the fourth board is formed from at least one mineral wool board. A building having a first floor, a foundation, and a first floor board area positioned between the first floor and the foundation is also provided. The first floor of the building includes a first room, a second room, and a wall system positioned between the first room and the second room. 1. A wall system for a building having a first room and a second room , comprising:(a) a first panel comprising a first batting material positioned between a first board and a second board; and(b) a second panel comprising a second batting material positioned between a third board and a fourth board,wherein the fourth board of the second panel faces the second board of the first panel, andwherein at least one of the second board and the fourth board comprises at least one mineral wool board.2. The wall system according to claim 1 , wherein the second board and the fourth board both comprise mineral wool boards.3. The wall system according to claim 1 , wherein the mineral wool board comprises a binder and inorganic fibers.4. The wall system according to claim 3 , wherein the inorganic fibers are derived from stone claim 3 , slag claim 3 , glass claim 3 , or a combination thereof.5. The wall system according to claim 1 , wherein the first board and the third board comprise a drywall/gypsum board claim 1 , a mineral wool board claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The wall system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first batting material and the second batting material comprises mineral wool fibers.7. The wall system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Clip System and Clips for Affixing Insulation

This disclosure relates to a clip system and clips for affixing insulation. Clips are taught which include a base, a spacer extending therefrom, and a head attached to the spacer opposite the base. The head of a T-clip has a laterally extending portion in a parallel relationship with the base. The head of an A-clip has a generally arrow head shaped cross section. At least one T-clip and at least one A-clip comprise the clip system. The clips are preferably used to affix insulation to the exterior of a wall using two-sided tape attached to the base rear of each clip.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TRANSPORTABLE BUILDINGS

A transportable building comprising a modular element constructed from a plurality of steel or aluminum intermodal shipping containers is disclosed. The method of manufacture greatly reduces the cost of constructing the transportable building. The transportable building can be set up at a site and later easily dismantled and moved, providing flexibility to temporarily set up a business without the need to build and maintain a permanent structure. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of manufacturing a transportable building , comprising:forming a transportable building by arranging one or more modular elements, each modular element comprising three standard intermodal shipping containers arranged in side-by-side abutment such that each modular element comprises two outer standard intermodal shipping containers and one inner standard intermodal shipping container wherein an interior space is defined by abutment of the standard intermodal shipping containers, wherein each modular element comprises a structural frame and a plurality of features in addition to the structural frame,wherein the structural frame of each modular element consists of the understructure of the three standard intermodal shipping containers, wherein the understructure of each standard intermodal shipping container consists of four (4) vertical structure members, or corner posts, extending the height of each standard intermodal shipping container; two (2) top end rails extending between two (2) corner posts at the top of the corner post at each end of each standard intermodal shipping container and two (2) bottom end rails extending between two (2) corner posts at the bottom of the corner post at each end of each standard intermodal shipping container, thus forming a front end frame and a rear end frame; two (2) top side rails extending between two (2) corner posts at the top of the front end frame and two (2) bottom side rails extending between two (2) corner posts of the bottom end frame; and a ...

Insulated foundation element for mounting on precast base foundation

A foundation element (1), which comprises a front plate (2), an insulation element (3) as well as a plurality of columns (6) and beams (7), a method of mounting as well as use of the same foundation element (1), which element (1) both insulates, supports and minimizes the line loss in the foundation structure and also minimizes the consumption of concrete considerably relative to the normal consumption of corresponding foundations. It is moreover an object of the invention to minimize the consumption of time at foundations works.

Concrete form with integral drain and reinforcing bar support bracket therefor

An adjustable concrete form comprises at least one tube and an adjustable stake having a post and a tube cradle. A bracket is removably connected to the tube for supporting rebar in spaced-apart relation to the excavation bottom. The bracket includes a tube engaging portion and a rebar supporting portion. The tube engaging portion is configured for connecting the bracket to the tube. The rebar supporting portion extends laterally from a proximal end connected to the tube engaging portion to a distal end spaced from the tube engaging portion.

Post-tensioned, below-grade concrete foundation system

A below grade, post-tensioned concrete foundation system for use in the construction of residential dwellings and other structures is described. The foundation includes a post-tensioned concrete floor slab formed on the soil base of a below grade excavation. Concrete foundation walls are formed on the perimeter of the post-tensioned floor slab. The weight of the superstructure of dwelling as well as the weight of foundation itself is distributed across the post-tensioned floor slab, thereby resisting the detrimental effects of expansive soils on the foundation.

Faultline fearless nanotube homes

A structure to strengthen a house against earth movement, such as earthquake. The house can be known as the central house. In one embodiment, there is a slab under the house. The central house has a number of neighboring houses around it. There is also a slab under each of the neighboring houses. The slab under the central house can be known as the central slab, and the slabs of the neighboring houses can be known as the neighboring slabs. At least one carbon nanotube wire is embedded in each slab. The at least one carbon nanotube wire in the central slab is connected to two of the carbon nanotube wires in neighboring slabs.

Earthquake-resistant building, structures

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of construction and is intended for buildings and structures under construction in seismically hazardous areas, or for objects having a special purpose. Support of an earthquake-resistant building, the structure contains upper and lower parts with flat support surfaces, between which at least three balls are located between each other and in different directions as a movable ball coupling, contacting with support parts, which are installed with possibility of return at their displacement from soil deformation to initial position. Space between upper and lower parts of support is filled with elastic mass intended for return of displaced support parts at seismic action of soil to initial position due to tangential forces arising between contact surfaces on boundary of support parts and elastic mass at deformation of soil. EFFECT: technical result is widening the range of technical means used to protect buildings and structures from seismic actions, as well as in reduction of labor intensity of manufacturing and installation of supports of earthquake-resistant buildings, while maintaining their effectiveness to reduce seismic forces and limit movement of buildings in earthquakes with a wide range of frequencies. 3 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 714 422 C1 (51) МПК E02D 27/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 27/34 (2019.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019122084, 10.07.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 14.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 14.02.2020 Бюл. № 5 2 7 1 4 4 2 2 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2661512 C1, 17.07.2018. RU 2342493 C2, 27.12.2008. RU 2024689 C1, 15.12.1994. RU 2165496 C1, 20.04.2001. SU 896190 A1, 07.01.1982. FR 2098479 A6, 10.03.1972. (54) ОПОРА СЕЙСМОСТОЙКОГО ЗДАНИЯ, СООРУЖЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области массой, ...

Modular foundation, sustainable to motion of ground

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to load-bearing structures of buildings, preferably prefabricated buildings, serving to effectively support said building or buildings on soil or other surfaces and are relatively resistant to soil layer shifts, such as shifts resulting from seismic activity or freezing. The foundation of building consists of one or more modules. The module or each module has a wide, rigid, reinforced lower surface which, in a position in place, has an outer underside and an inner side and on which the walls of the module are simultaneously formed and moulded and at least one rigid separating means selected from the group including peripheral beams, internal vertical protrusions and transverse ribs in all cases of the same height, which thereby determines the height of at least one hermetically sealed enclosure inside the foundation. A wide, rigid, reinforced upper surface that has an inner side and an upper outer side is simultaneously formed or moulded on the separating means, and said module or each module comprises means for connecting with other modules and the buildings mounted thereon. EFFECT: ensuring the strength and reliability of the foundation in emergency situations, ensuring reliability under shift loads. 11 cl, 7 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 636 067 C2 (51) МПК E02D 27/01 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014150920, 05.06.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 05.06.2012 (72) Автор(ы): БРИ Чарльз Колдер (NZ) (73) Патентообладатель(и): БРИ Чарльз Колдер (NZ) Дата регистрации: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2121044 C1, 27.10.1998. RU Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 05.06.2012 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.07.2016 Бюл. № 21 (45) Опубликовано: 20.11.2017 Бюл. № 32 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 12.01.2015 (86) Заявка PCT: NZ 2012/000082 (05.06 ...

Protection system for construction structures from over-standard explosive, shock and seismic effects

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of construction and can be used for protection and guarantee the vitality of building structures with repeated over-standard dynamic impacts. System comprises a support, its lower part is fixed on a support surface and is made of separate support plates. Support plates are designed to install steel collapsible inserts with cross sections in the form of rings and are installed in depressions made on the supporting surface. Depth of the recesses is equal to the total thickness of the support plate and the folded wall insert. Each support plate width is not less than πR, where R is the outer radius of the folded insert, and the length corresponds to the length of the folded insert. Foldable inserts are uniformly installed on the supporting surface, and their length is determined by the given dependences taking into account the outer radius of the folded insert, the thickness of its wall, resistance of the material and the current load. Additionally flat jacks are installed on the supporting surface, connected to the pump station Number of jacks is chosen according to the weight of the construction structure and the lifting capacity of the jack. For the installation of the jacks in the supporting surface, grooves are made, the depth of them corresponds to the working output of the piston to a height not less than the outer diameter of the collapsible insert. EFFECT: protection system has a minimum readiness for repeated over-standard explosive, shock and seismic impacts, it eliminates the mobility of the foldable inserts under the influence of loads and, thereby, ensures maximum preservation of the performance characteristics of the building structure. 5 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 649 207 C1 (51) МПК E04H 9/02 (2006.01) E02D 27/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 27/34 (2017.08); E04H 9/023 (2017.08) (21)( ...

Construction module, in particular lower floor or basement for amenity or domestic building

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: construction module serving preferably as lower floor, made of reinforced concrete or frame with lining, presents a self-stable element of structure, monolithic, if required, which may also be installed as floating on weak susceptible soil of foundation, such as gravel or sand. Due to self-stable structure, lower floor withstands side shift loads and compressing loads acting at it from the bottom even when they act unevenly. EFFECT: building erected on lower floor will later be again levelled, if lower floor unevenly lowers or raises. 14 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 394 966 (13) C2 (51) МПК E04B 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2007149060/03, 30.05.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.05.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ВОЛЬФ МОДУЛЬ ГМБХ (AT) R U (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 30.05.2005 AT A918/2005 (72) Автор(ы): ВОЛЬФ Йоханн (CH) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.07.2009 2 3 9 4 9 6 6 (45) Опубликовано: 20.07.2010 Бюл. № 20 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: BE 1010670 А5, 03.11.1998. DE 29821180 U1, 30.03.2000. US 2001004818 A1, 28.06.2001. US 3263378 A, 02.08.1966. US 2184464, 26.12.1939. БЕРГЕН Р.И. Инженерные конструкции. - М.: Высшая школа, 1989, с.5. 2 3 9 4 9 6 6 R U (86) Заявка PCT: AT 2006/000223 (30.05.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 09.01.2008 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2006/128207 (07.12.2006) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул.Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. А.В.Мицу, рег.№ 364 (54) СТРОИТЕЛЬНЫЙ МОДУЛЬ, В ЧАСТНОСТИ НИЖНИЙ ЭТАЖ ИЛИ ПОДВАЛ ДЛЯ ХОЗЯЙСТВЕННОГО СООРУЖЕНИЯ ИЛИ ЖИЛОГО ДОМА (57) Реферат: Служащий предпочтительно как нижний этаж строительный модуль, состоящий из армированного бетона или каркаса с облицовкой, представляет собой стабильный сам по себе, в случае ...

Device for compensating vibrations of tall structures

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to earthquake resistant construction and can be used for seismic protection of high-rise structures against the effect of kinematic action in the low frequency range. Device for compensation of seismic vibrations of high-rise structure includes support of upper part of structure, inserted into shell of foundation plate and equipped with concave recesses in its lower part, working body of compensator, made in form of ball rolling bodies resting on foundation plate, damping system. Concave recesses of support of upper part of structure are made cycloidal, and their number is symmetrical in both directions of horizontal movement of support. Working body of the compensator consists of ball rolling bodies assembled into a metal block and separated by a frame. Metal block is installed in the shell of foundation plate, the bottom of which is made of stainless steel. EFFECT: technical result consists in improvement of reliability and safety of structure with considerable seismic loads, as well as in synchronization of movement of ball rolling bodies in unit and return of structure to initial position in minimum time. 1 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 693 064 C1 (51) МПК E02D 27/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 27/34 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018136670, 17.10.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 01.07.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 01.07.2019 Бюл. № 19 2 6 9 3 0 6 4 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2187598 C2, 20.08.2002. RU 2165496 C1, 20.04.2001. RU 2066362 C1, 10.09.1996. RU 2062833 C1, 27.06.1996. RU 2428550 C1, 10.09.2011. SU 857357 A1, 23.08.1981. FR 2098479 A6, 10.03.1972. (54) Устройство компенсации колебаний высотных сооружений (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области циклоидальными, а их количество симметрично сейсмостойкого строительства и может быть ...

System for damping mechanical oscillations transmitted from the building part of structures to complete electrical equipment and / or software and hardware of nuclear power plants (npp)

FIELD: electrical engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to means of protection of integrated electronic and electrical equipment, as well as software and hardware systems of an automated control system (SHS ACS TP), primarily for nuclear power plants, from earthquakes and man-made impacts, which lead to mechanical vibrations of foundations of structures, as well as to means of protection against industrial vibration, leading to mechanical aging of elements of devices included in SHS ACS TP and electric equipment. System for damping of mechanical oscillations transmitted from building part of structures to complete electrical equipment and / or software and hardware of NPP automated control system includes base, on which installed and / or placed electric equipment and / or software and hardware complex of NPP automated control system, where base is bearing and / or support unit, which includes 3D compensators. System additionally comprises at least one bearing beam, at least one unit for damping of low-frequency oscillations installed between the base of the structure for installation of the base of the structure and bearing beam or beams, on which or which 3D compensators are installed. Unit of low-frequency oscillations damping has a vertical vibration damper pre-compressed by a given value, which is blocked by a vertical quenching activator lock, and a horizontal vibration damper in the form of a movable support mounted on the support plate through spherical supports, wherein the activator is configured such that the vertical vibration damper is unblocked when the vertical vibration amplitude threshold value is reached. EFFECT: technical result consists in preservation of functioning of electronic equipment and software and hardware systems of NPP automated control system in process of technogenic impacts and earthquakes with large amplitude of foundation vibrations, on which there is or installed a structure with equipment. 3 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ( ...

Модульный фундамент, устойчивый к движению грунта

1. Фундамент здания, состоящий из одного или нескольких модулей, отличающийся тем, что модуль или каждый модуль имеет широкую, жесткую, армированную нижнюю поверхность, которая в установленном на месте положении имеет наружную нижнюю сторону и внутреннюю сторону и на которой одновременно сформовано или отлито по меньшей мере одно жесткое разделительное средство, выбранное из группы, включающей периферические балки, внутренние вертикальные выступы и поперечные ребра во всех случаях одинаковой высоты, которая тем самым определяет высоту по меньшей мере одного замкнутого пространства внутри фундамента, а на разделительном средстве одновременно сформована или отлита широкая, жесткая, армированная верхняя поверхность, которая имеет внутреннюю сторону и верхнюю наружную сторону, и указанный модуль или каждый модуль содержит средство соединения с другими модулями и установленными на них зданиями.2. Модуль фундамента по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что фундамент состоит из нескольких модулей, наружные стороны которых соединены друг с другом средством крепления с целью увеличения общей площади их поверхности.3. Модуль фундамента по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что по меньшей мере некоторые модули снабжены приспособлениями для подъема, которые могут использоваться для подъема фундамента и установленного на нем здания.4. Модуль фундамента по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что указанное замкнутое пространство или каждое замкнутое пространство герметично закрыто и образует емкость и снабжено укупориваемым отверстием, позволяющим заполнять его жидкостью и опорожнять.5. Модуль фундамента по п. 4, отличающийся тем, что в замкнутом пространстве укупорена предв РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК E02D 27/01 (13) 2014 150 920 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014150920, 05.06.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): БРИ Чарльз Колдер (NZ) Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 05.06.2012 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.07.2016 Бюл. № 21 ...

Tilt adjustment structure of pillar for assembly facility

본 고안은 콘크리트 기초위에 고정 설치되는 조립 시설물용 기둥의 하단에 적용되는 기울기 조절구조에 관한 것으로 좀 더, 구체적으로는 콘크리트 기초 위에 고정 설치되는 받침판과 별개로 구성되고 하단에 일체로 지지 플랜지가 구성되는 기둥을 구비시키되 지지 플랜지에 다수개의 조절용 볼트를 체결시켜 볼트의 하단이 받침판상에 접촉하도록 함으로써 볼트의 회전 방향에 따라 볼트에 체결된 지지플랜지와 기둥이 나사의 병진 운동을 통해 승강될 수 있도록 하여 기둥의 기울기나 높이를 조절할 수 있도록 한 것으로, 콘크리트 기초의 지반을 훼손하지 않고도 신속 간편하게 기둥의 기울기나 높이를 조절할 수 있고 조절구조의 단순화를 통해 실제 적용이 간편 용이하도록 하여 실용성을 개선함과 아울러 기울기 조절 작동이 용이하도록 하여 취급의 편의성을 기할 수 있도록 한 것이다.  The present invention relates to a tilt control structure applied to the bottom of the pillar for assembly facilities fixedly installed on the concrete foundation. More specifically, the support plate is configured separately from the support plate fixedly installed on the concrete foundation and integrally comprises a support flange at the bottom. It is to be provided with a pillar to be fastened a plurality of adjustment bolts to the support flange so that the bottom of the bolt contacts the support plate so that the support flange and the pillar fastened to the bolt in accordance with the direction of rotation of the bolt can be elevated through the translational movement of the screw It is possible to adjust the inclination or height of the column by adjusting the inclination or height of the column quickly and easily without damaging the ground of the concrete foundation. In addition, it is easy to adjust the tilt operation. So you can talk to the convenience. 콘크리트기초, 기둥, 기울기조절구조, 지지플랜지, 조절용볼트. Concrete foundation, column, tilt control structure, support flange, adjusting bolt.

木杆基础结构

一种用于在上方支承结构的基础。该基础包括彼此平行且彼此间隔开的第一层杆，以及与第一层成角度的彼此平行且间隔开的第二层木质杆。第一层位于第二层之上，并固定在第二层上。与现有技术的基础相比，该基础是通用，重量轻，安装简单且快速，并且可以拆卸和重新使用。

Seismic-resistant dome structure

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to construction and can be used for the construction of civil and industrial dome structures for areas with increased seismic activity. The seismic-resistant dome structure includes large-sized reinforced concrete slabs, the longitudinal ribs of which are directed along the meridians, and in the lower part are rigidly connected to a support ring buried in the ground, and a reinforced concrete ring foundation. A horizontal structural gap is formed between the support ring and the annular foundation, in which support metal balls are placed in individual metal bowls with the possibility of their free movement in any direction of the horizontal plane. One metal bowl is fixed to the support ring, and the other to the ring foundation. Between the support ring and the adjacent soil, fixed by a concrete wall, a vertical structural gap is formed, with a width not less than the diameter of the metal bowl, covered at the level of the ground surface along the perimeter of the structure by a sliding blind area. EFFECT: increasing the seismic resistance of the dome structure under significant multiple seismic impacts, ensuring the exclusion of deformation of the structure and increasing its operational reliability. 1 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 767 842 C1 (51) МПК E02D 27/34 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 27/34 (2022.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021127849, 22.09.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.03.2022 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 22.09.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 22.03.2022 Бюл. № 9 2 7 6 7 8 4 2 R U (54) Сейсмостойкое купольное сооружение (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к строительству и может быть использовано для строительства купольных сооружений гражданского и промышленного назначения для районов с повышенной сейсмической активностью. Сейсмостойкое купольное сооружение включает ...