Abstract:
A system may measure displacement in an architectural brace that absorbs deformation inducing energy. The architectural brace may have a core member with first and second ends attachable to architectural features, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. The architectural brace may also have a buckling restraining assembly that encases the intermediate portion to resist buckling of the intermediate portion. The system may have a first coupling with a first attachment feature securable to the first end of the core member, and a second coupling with a second attachment feature securable to the second end of the core member. The second coupling may be displaced from the first coupling by a displacement. Further, the system may have a sensor that measures a plurality of changes in the displacement occurring over a period of time. The sensor may provide measurement data indicative of the changes.
Abstract:
A buckling restrained brace includes a core rod, a buckling restraining tube concentrically surrounding at least a portion of a length of the core rod and configured to provide lateral support to the core rod to hinder buckling of the core rod upon compressive loading of the core rod, and an exterior support tube disposed concentrically surrounding at least a portion of a length of the buckling restraining tube. A plurality of spacers may be disposed between the buckling restraining tube and the exterior support tube at intervals along a length of the buckling restraining tube. The spacers may locate and support the buckling restraining tube within the exterior support tube.
Abstract:
An architectural structure for constructing a variety of goods in a variety of configurations is provided. The architectural structure includes a plurality of paired slat-like members and a spine configured to hold the plurality of paired slat-like members in an expanded state. Each paired slat-like members includes joined upper ends, joined lower ends and an expandable central region joined to an adjacent paired slat-like members.
Abstract:
A brace apparatus for mounting between two structural components of a support infrastructure to absorb vibrational energy imposed on the support infrastructure. The brace apparatus comprises: (i) an elongate piston component having one end engaged with a piston plate and the other end configured for demountable pivotable engagement with a first structural component, (ii) a sleeve component for receiving the piston component therein, said sleeve component having a back cap for receiving the piston component therethrough and a front cap configured for demountable pivotable engagement with a second structural component, and (iii) a plurality of equidistantly spaced-apart tie rods housed within the sleeve component wherein one end of each tie rod is secured to the outer surface of the front cap and the other end is secured to the outer surface of the back cap, the tie rod slidingly inserted through an orifice provided therefore in the piston plate.
Abstract:
An apparatus for supporting brace members between a plurality of adjacent parallel spaced apart joists wherein each of the joists extends between top and bottom edges comprises a joist engaging cup adapted to receive one of the top or bottom edge of the joist therein and a brace supporting platform angularly extending from each side of the cup in a direction towards the other of the top or bottom edge of the joist. A plurality of brace members may be sized to be received on the brace supporting platforms and extend diagonally between a top and bottom edges of adjacent joists.
Abstract:
An apparatus for reinforcing adjacent parallel spaced apart wooden structural members. Each of the structural members extends between first and second edges. The apparatus comprises a rigid member having first and second ends and being sized to extend between adjacent first and second structural members. The apparatus further comprises a first socket connected to the first end of the rigid member sized to receive a first edge of the first structural member therein and a second socket connected to the second end of the rigid member. The second socket is sized to receive a first edge of the second structural member corresponding to the first edge of the first structural member therein.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a truss (1) for forming a light construction building, said truss (1) comprising vertical posts (2,3,4) arranged in at least two base rows (L1,L2), and a couple roof (8) formed by rafters (6), binding beams (6a), purlins (7a) and a purlin ridge (7) is fixed to the vertical posts (2,3,4); and a bracing member arranged between at least two, first and second adjacent vertical posts (3,4) is connected said posts (3,4) in each row (L1.L2), and the bracing member is connected to the upper section of the first post (3) at its first end, and the bracing member is connected to the lower section of the second post (4) at its second end, the bracing member is a bracket bar (10) to be loaded equally by compression and tensile forces, wherein a further bracket bar (11) to be loaded equally by compression and tensile forces is arranged between the first vertical post (3) and the adjacent third vertical post (5) in each row (L1.L2), the bracing member (11) is connected to the upper section of the first post (3) at its first end, and the bracing member (11) is connected to the lower section of the third post (5) at its second end; the bracing members (10,11) is connected to the same fixing point (12) in the upper section of the first vertical post (3); and push bars (13) arranged in planes parallel to the plane (S1,S2) of the couple roof (8) and connected to at least the rafters (6) are attached to the fixing point (12) at their first end, and each push bar (13) is attached to the purlin ridge (7) at their second end; and further push bars (13) are connected to vertical posts (2a, 2b) in the base rows (L1,L2) at their first ends and fixed to the purlin ridge (7) at their second ends; the invention also relates to a heat expansion unit formed by trusses (1 ), and to a light construction building formed by heat expansion units, and a method for improving stability of a light construction building.
Abstract:
Prefabricated Multi Structural Timber Alignment Fixture, for quicker & cheaper roof structural timber' installation, comprises L beam (1) having four welded U channels (3) matching standard roof timber width, embodying holes (7) to nail timber to channels (3). USES & ADVANTAGES: 1. Saves time, labour & costs on repetitive roof truss accurate fixing & installation. 2. Inexpensive instant accurate permanent and safe truss alignments in one go. 3. Eliminates need for temporary alignment templates- & battens, requiring removal. 4. Eliminates need for measuring tapes and associated operative errors. 5. Assembly at ground level 4 trusses & 3 accuspacers, using only hammer & nails. 6. Entire accuspaced assembly of 4 trusses can be hoisted high and safely into position. 7. Versatile Alignment Fixture can be deployed for horizontal and sloping trusses. 8. Fabricated beam construction substantially enhances building structural soundness.
Abstract:
A suspended ceiling comprising a pair of parallel main grid tees, the tees being of the type having its panel supporting flange forming a hollow with a downwardly open slot, a plurality of identical stabilizer bars spacing said main grid tees a predetermined distance, trim strips assembled on said main grid tees, the trim strips each having a first portion hooked into the hollow flange of a respective tee and a second portion abutting a web of the respective tee, the stabilizer bars being arranged to engage opposite sides of reinforcing bulbs of the main grid tees to hold the same against relative lateral horizontal movement from their desired positions, the stabilizer bars engaging the trim strips in a manner that holds their second portions in abutment with the webs of their respective tees. The stabilizer bars are formed of sheet metal and have bendable tabs that can be bent to hold said trim strip second portions in contact with the webs of their respective tees. The trim strips have a G-shaped profile that is adapted to receive portions of cross tee connectors assembled through slots in the webs of the main grid tees.
Abstract:
A clamp for use with metal bar joists (or beams) has one or more steel angled bracket members or plates, adapted to fit under the corrugations of a corrugated steel roof. Each plate of the clamp is adapted to sit horizontally across a top of the bar joist perpendicular to the joist, and extend slightly over an edge of the joist. Each plate contains an elongate slot allowing a bolt to be inserted through the slot. A retainer heel clip is secured to an end of each such bolt. This retainer heel clip is tightened to the underside of the top flange of the bar joist using a washer and a threaded plate or nut, thus providing a clamping action. Each clamp has a vertical attachment tongue section of steel welded to it, including one or more elongate slots which complement perforations that occur along the length of a steel framing angle, allowing bolts to attach the clamp and the framing angle together. A pair of the clamps may be used to secure a pair of support angles for supporting a rod for hanging objects at desired locations within a roof support structure.