Abstract:
Concealed anchoring structure interconnecting (a) the base of an elongate, upright, tubular (hollow), structural building-frame column having a long axis, and (b) a generally planar and horizontal podium slab having a body with upper and lower surfaces which collectively define slab depth, with the long axis of the column being substantially normal to the plane of the slab. This anchoring structure includes elongate, nut-and-bolt structure which is disposed substantially on the column's long axis, with upper portions of the nut-and-bolt structure being concealed within the hollow base of the column, above the slab's upper surface, and the lower portions of the nut-and-bolt structure being disposed adjacent the slab's lower surface, whereby the nut-and-bolt structure anchorably interconnects the column and the slab.
Abstract:
A framing assembly system for steel building that substantially reduces assembly time while maintaining excellent strength and mechanical integrity and has vastly improved resistance to uplift forces. Foundation assemblies (6) or anchor structures are first precisely located before concrete is poured to form the foundation, encasing the anchor structures (6) without the need for readjusting the location of the columns. The resulting structure is highly resistant to uplift forces and seismic effects while being much faster and simpler than previous structures. Cracking of the concrete foundation prior to the complete curing of the concrete.
Abstract:
A sill plate (110) adapted to support drywall (132) above a floor surface (112) to prevent the formation of mold in the drywall (132). The sill plate (110) has a base section (114) and a first wall (116) associated with the base section (114). A first shelf (136) is associated with the first wall (116). The first shelf (136) is adapted to support drywall (132). The sill plate (110) may also include a second wall (118) associated with the base section a (114) where the second wall (118) is opposed from the first wall (116). The second wall (118) may include a second shelf (138) associated with the second wall (118). Each of the first shelf (136) and second shelf (118) may extend along a plane parallel to a plane passing through the base section (114). Drywall (132) may rest on the first shelf (136) prior to being affixed to vertical studs (124) extending from the sill plate (110).
Abstract:
A building panel for attachment to exterior and interior building surfaces, the panel including a casting layer having at least one imbedded reinforcing layer, at least one attachment means extending through the casting layer and imbedded reinforcing layer for attachment to a building frame, and a finishing layer adjacent to the casting layer, the finishing layer being positioned to cover a first end of the at least one attachment means.
Abstract:
An attachment system and method for coupling a wall (14) and a floor (18) together during and/or after construction, and for facilitating final orientation of the wall and floor, includes first and second members (32, 34) coupled to the respective wall and floor and pivotal about a hinge member (36). The wall and floor, and thus the first and second members, pivot between an assembly position, and a final position. The system can include a strap (40) defining the first and second members, and the hinge member. In the assembly position, the wall or the floor is assembled, and the first and second members are coupled to the respective wall and floor. In the final position, the wall and floor are finally oriented with respect to one another. A fastener (60) can extend through the first and second members in the final position. A concrete anchor (84) can be attached to the second member and can be inserted into a concrete.
Abstract:
A integrated scheduling method for installing modified precast building columns (1), first floor grade slab (5) and supporting beams (4) prior to site excavation, and to use these components, together with specialized shoring panels and/or modified exterior wall panels (7, 9, 10, 12, 14), which are installed simultaneously with the excavation, as a shoring system during excavation avoiding the underground floor structures (5) and beams (4), which construction proceeds in an integrated schedule which allows floor structures (5) and beams (4) to act as an integrated lateral shoring system as the specialized shoring panels and/or modified exterior wall panels (7, 9, 10, 12, 14) are forced down to support excavation sides as the excavation proceeds downward, to avoid the necessity of a conventional shoring system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a self-tapping screwed insert (1) comprising a substantially cylindrical bush-shaped insert body (2) with an axial bore (3) and load application means (4) located inside the insert body, said insert having for instance an internal thread. The insert body (2) exhibits on its outer surface (5) at least one cutting edge (6) helicoidally extending along and radially projecting from the main part of the outer surface (5) of the insert body (2). Said cutting edge is designed as a main edge (6) and is wound lengthwise in at least three turns around the insert body (2). In addition to the load application means (4), the inside of the insert body (2) comprises engaging means (8, 81) for transmission of a torque.
Abstract:
A modular building system (100) including preformed extrusion-molded polymeric material (116). Parts include integral connector elements (160, 162) which can be slidably and snappingly reversibly interconnected to form the basic frame (102) and panel structures (108) of an overall building. The interconnected region permits limited ranges of angular as well as translational relative motion between adjacent, connected elements. Parts are assembled simply and quickly in the field, without requiring skilled labor or specialized tools, to form a functionally solid and stable building which responds to loads and temperature changes with yieldable, accommodating deformations that minimize the likelihood of building structural damage, and effectively transmit necessary loads to the ground via load-transfer paths through the building.
Abstract:
A swimming pool (10) is formed of a plurality of multi-wall sections (12), each multi-wall section comprises a preformed plastic or resin and has an inner wall and an outer wall, with the inner wall and the outer (14) separated to define an air space therebetween. The assembled pool walls are spaced a width 'w' at a base (16) of the swimming pool (10) and taper to a width 'y' at an intermediate height of the swimming pool between the base and a top (18) of the swimming pool, wherein w > y. At the top of the swimming pool, the walls are separated a width 'x', wherein x > y. The swimming pool comprises an all plastic or resin construction, and may either be employed as an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool.