Abstract: A foundation haunch assembly used for attachment to a foundation wall and a method of making the haunch assembly using a concrete block machine. The haunch assembly includes a concrete haunch having an upper portion, a center portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the haunch includes a flat top surface adapted for receiving a portion of a pre-cast concrete slab, stairs, stoops, poured in place concrete slab or other building structure thereon. Also, the upper portion includes an internal horizontal metal support rod along the length thereof. One end of the support rod is threaded to one end of a threaded coupling. The foundation haunch assembly also includes a variable length foundation bolt with a threaded end threaded into an opposite end of the threaded coupling. The foundation bolt is adapted for receipt through a hole in a portion of a vertical foundation wall. An opposite threaded end of the foundation bolt is attached to a nut.

Abstract: A bracket in a suspended ceiling arrangement for connecting the base of a wall channel member of generally inverted C shape to the base of an inverted T bar, having an upstanding T bar leg and bottom T bar arms includes a bracket body for mounting on the T bar has an inverted generally U-shaped central portion for straddling a top end of the leg and extending downwardly on each side of the leg of the T bar. A pair of arms each extend outwardly from said central portion to a respective side of the central portion for extending beyond the arms of the T bar for overlying and fastening to the base of the channel member. The central portion has a pair of generally parallel side walls and a top bridging portion connecting top ends of the side walls wherein the top bridging portion is, in end view, raised from an imaginary plane joining the top ends of the side walls and at right angles thereto to define a raised apex of the top bridging portion midway between the side walls.

Abstract: A supporting device for prefabricated units, particularly for buildings having a metallic structure, comprising a main body which can be fixed to an outer face of a first unit and a supporting element which forms, with one of its portions, a resting region for a second unit to be connected to the first unit. The supporting element is detachably associated with the main body and can be moved along the main body in order to vary the position of the resting region with respect to the first unit.

Abstract: The present invention is a pin-fuse joint generally utilized in a beam-to-column joint assembly subject to extreme seismic loading. The pin-fuse joint resists bending moments and shears generated by these loads. The joint is comprised of standard structural steel building materials, but may be applied to structures comprised of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and or composite materials, e.g., a combination of structural steel and reinforced concrete. The beam-to-column assembly is comprised of a column and a beam and a plate assembly that extends between the column and the beam. The plate assembly is welded to the column and is attached to the beam via the pin-fuse joint. The pin fuse joint is created by a pin connection through the beam and the connection plates of the plate assembly at the web of the beam. Additionally, both the plate assembly and the beam have curved flange end connectors that sit flush against one another separated only by a brass shim when the beam and plate assembly are joined.

Abstract: A preformed assembly for providing an offset support for a vertically extending concrete structure is provided, including a receptacle for being embedded in the concrete structure and an attachable offset support for projecting out from the receptacle. The receptacle has anchors for anchoring the receptacle in the concrete structure, openings adapted for receipt of the offset support member, and a securing member. The attachable offset support member has a rigid load bearing plate on its upper surface. The support member has a load support that projects beyond the rear bearing side, to be inserted into one of the receptacle openings, for supporting the offset support member thereon. The support member also has a tension member extending through it to engage the receptacle securing member, for drawing the support member against the receptacle.

Abstract: Construction and remodeling of a cleanroom wall system is facilitated with a universal stud design. A variety of wall configurations may be assembled with the same stud. Also provided is a useful connector block for joining perpendicularly oriented studs, or for splicing together axially aligned studs. A corner stud is also provided, as well as a deflection track for connecting the top track of a wall panel to a conventional ceiling grid to allow deflection of the grid relative to the wall and to facilitate easy access to the portion of the ceiling immediately above the wall panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and structure for decorating the interior of elevator cab walls by even unskilled personnel, without wastage of time, and of sufficient modularity so as to be adaptable for retrofitting on existing elevator cab walls and accommodating existing constraints of space, dimension and weight. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of horizontal and vertical members are joined together to form an advantageous lattice frame structure for supporting decorative panels. The horizontal members incorporate downward facing elongated hanger slots for removable engagement with upwardly facing elongated finger members that are affixed to the interior wall surface of the elevator cab. Swing arrester members are affixed to the cab wall and are engagable with the vertical member to inhibit lateral motion of the lattice frame structure. The lattice frame is made of lightweight extruded aluminum members of the same cross section.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stud component of a cleanroom wall system that, in addition to supporting wall panels also supports a door, thereby doing away with the need for a separate, standard doorframe. Thus, the universal nature of the wall and door stud components substantially reduces the material and labor cost associated with acquiring and constructing doorframes in a cleanroom wall system.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for preventing the damage by the rotting of concrete floor decks wooden components commonly used in multi-story buildings and the like and for preventing accumulation of the water and moisture over and beneath the concrete surface. The apparatus includes an anchoring flange; a cavity portion perpendicularly connected to the anchoring flange including in the base thereof at least one perforation suitable for water drainage and a leg portion, extending downwardly from the intersection of the cavity portion and the anchoring flange, for placement against the external side of the building structure that protects the building structure.

Abstract: A preformed assembly for providing an offset support for a vertically extending concrete structure is provided, including a receptacle for being embedded in the concrete structure and an attachable offset support for projecting out from the receptacle. The receptacle has anchors for anchoring the receptacle in the concrete structure, openings adapted for receipt of the offset support member, and a securing member. The attachable offset support member has a rigid load bearing plate on its upper surface. The support member has a load support that projects beyond the rear bearing side, to be inserted into one of the receptacle openings, for supporting the offset support member thereon. The support member also has a tension member extending through it to engage the receptacle securing member, for drawing the support member against the receptacle.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a horizontal member with at least one vertical member in an interlocking manner includes plastic body in the shape of a cylinder, having one flat side which extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder. A pin projects outwardly near a top end in of the plastic body, in a radial manner. A through hole is provided in the plastic body through which a securing screw can be threaded into at least one vertical member against which the connector is disposed.

Abstract: A floorboard system includes a plurality of floorboards, wherein each of the floorboards is a rectangular floorboard provided with long edges and short edges and having a floorboard body provided with an integrated long edge locking system and an integrated short edge locking system for mechanical joining, both vertically and horizontally, the floorboards, along the long edges thereof and along the short edges thereof. The long edge locking system differs from the short edge locking system in respect of at least one of material composition and material properties. And, at least one of the long edge locking system and the short edge locking system includes a separate element which is integrally connected with the floorboard body at the factory and is made of a material other than that included in the floorboard body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to address high wind loading between vertical wall supports and roof trusses. The device is a continuous tie-down hurricane strap employing a cap member for securing multiple truss members with an inner and outer strap member secured along the length of the cap member to address both interior and external wind uplift. The inner and outer straps can be integrally formed with the cap member.

Abstract: This invention is a building technique with multiple applications that addresses many known needs in a vast marketplace that far surpasses existing technology. Energy savings alone is an extremely important worldwide issue that has not been addressed by other building techniques today, as it should have been. Today, Americans are dependent upon the radical and unstable oil producing nations for our energy. This trend is unwise and extremely dangerous to the peace of our nation. Measures must be taken now to slow down the depletion of natural energy resources. This process is a cutting edge, innovative technological building system that produces the highest energy efficiency in addition to fire protection, termite protection, moisture protection, sound resistance and wind resistance possible at a cost comparable to wood, block or steel construction.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall system for free-standing subdivision partitions, highway sound and visual barriers, privacy walls, or walls of a building having a plurality of prefabricated modular panels that are removably interconnected and installed. Each panel is essentially a factory-built sandwich having an expanded plastic foam core between two composite reinforcing wafers. Each wafer is comprised of an inner layer of fiberglass coated with an exterior layer of concrete reinforced with a grid of steel bars. The foam core has a pair of vertical cylindrical voids sized and spaced to mate with foundation columns pre-poured on site. The ends of each panel are reinforced with a steel sling lifting assembly embedded in concrete that includes removable eyebolts at the top edge whereby the panels can be attached to cables at each end for hoisting above the foundation columns and then lowering into place. A vertical groove or trough at each end of the panels receives a connector, such an expansion joint filler.

Abstract: A moment resisting strap connection in a shear-resisting assembly for use in light frame building construction, particularly in shear walls, attached to a foundation. The improvement consists of providing an elongated thin metal strap attached to a wood structural member such that the strap and wood structural member conjointly act compositely and transmit substantial shear and moment forces from the elongated structural member to the foundation. Further enhanced transfer of shear and moment forces from the wood structural member to the foundation is effected by providing sufficient fasteners such as screws between the strap, a holdown, and the wood structural member to stitch the elements together so as to stiffen them and thereby prevent bending of the end of the holdown.

Abstract: A fire-retardant roof construction in a building wherein a fire-resistant wall separates a first room from a second room and supports purlins which carry a roof cladding fire-retardant roof construction. A first set of parallel purlins extends over the first room, each having one end pivotally mounted over a horizontal axis parallel to the wall adjacent the top of the wall. A set of upright cleats of sheet metal are secured to the top of the wall, each providing the pivotal mounting for a respective purlin. A second set of parallel purlins extends over the second room, and is mounted on cleats in the manner of the first set. The pivotal mountings are so located that each purlin, if deprived of support elsewhere, can collapse to hang down from its pivot without structural damage to the wall or the respective cleat.

Abstract: An access floor system including an access floor panel having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface and at least one pedestal. The pedestal includes a base portion for resting on a subfloor, a head portion and a jack interconnecting the base portion and the head portion, the head portion having an upper surface for engaging the bottom surface of the floor panel. A selected one of the upper surface of the head portion of the pedestal or the bottom surface of the floor panel comprises a protrusion extending therefrom, and the other of the upper surface of the head portion or bottom surface of the floor panel defines a receptacle therein, the receptacle being of a size to complementarily and detachably engage the protrusion. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: A raised floor system constructed of octagonal panels for use in a semiconductor clean room facility is disclosed. In the raised floor system, a plurality of pedestals each having a top portion and a base portion threadingly engaged together for adjusting a height of the pedestal is first provided. The top portion of the pedestal has a square top surface and four recessed peripheral slots surrounding the top surface. Each of the four recessed peripheral slots being adapted for engaging an octagonal panel. The raised floor system further includes a plurality of octagonal panels each has a flat top surface and a convex bottom surface equipped with a raised peripheral ridge for engaging one of the recessed slots on the top portion of the pedestal such that the flat top surface of the octagonal panel is coplanar with the square top surface of the pedestal when the octagonal panel is mounted to the pedestal.

Abstract: A supporting device for prefabricated building components, particularly for prefabricated units made of concrete or the like, with high resistance to earthquakes, comprising a bush-like seat which is formed in one face of a first unit and a supporting element which is detachably inserted in the seat. One end of the supporting element protrudes from the seat and from the face of the first unit and forms a resting region for a second unit. The device comprises shock-absorbing means which are interposed between the supporting element and the first unit and/or between the supporting element and the second unit.

Abstract: A precast concrete wall panel and system using such panels, with each panel including a rectangular concrete frame having a flat outer side and a recessed inner side. On the perimeter of the panel and along the face of the recessed inner side, concrete ribs are cast for stiffness. The recessed inner side is embedded with an insulation batt. A strip of wood molding is provided on each inner longitudinal edge of the frame. Using this molding, dry wall may be conveniently fastened to the concrete panel to finish the inside wall surface. To form a wall, the panels are placed side by side. Joints between the panels coincide with reinforcement rods extending upwardly from the building foundation. Recesses in the sides of the panels create channels or keys through which the rods extend. Concrete is poured into the keys to secure the panels to each other and to the foundation. The wall panels are complemented with special components such as corner components, window frames and door frames.

Abstract: This invention is a revolutionary building technique with multiple applications that addresses many known needs in a vast marketplace that far surpasses existing technology. Energy savings alone is an extremely important worldwide issue that has not been addressed by other building techniques today, as it should have been. Today, Americans are dependent upon the radical and unstable oil producing nations for our energy. This trend is unwise and extremely dangerous to the peace of our nation. Measures must be taken now to slow down the depletion of natural energy resources. This process is a cutting edge, innovative technological building system that produces the highest energy efficiency in addition to fire protection, termite protection, moisture protection, sound resistance and wind resistance possible at a cost comparable to wood, block or steel construction.

Abstract: A mortise and tenon joint for I-beam members. The joint includes an I-beam post and an I-beam beam that interlocks with the I-beam post. The I-beam post and the I-beam beam are each made of fiber reinforced pultruded polymer composite. The web of the I-beam post extends past the flanges of the I-beam post so as to form a tenon. The flanges of the I-beam beam have a pair of aligned throughslots so as to form a mortise that snugly receives, and is filled by, the tenon. The tenon has a plurality of throughbores through the pair of opposing faces thereof. The web of the I-beam beam has a plurality of throughbores that are aligned with the plurality of throughbores in the tenon when the tenon is snugly received in the mortise. Bolts extend through first washers, through the plurality of throughbores in the web of the I-beam beam, through the plurality of throughbores in the tenon, through second washers, and threadably engage in nuts so as to maintain the tenon in the mortise.

Abstract: Construction and remodeling of a cleanroom wall system is facilitated with a universal stud design. A variety of wall configurations may be assembled with the same stud. Also provided is a useful connector block for joining perpendicularly oriented studs, or for splicing together axially aligned studs. A corner stud is also provided, as well as a deflection track for connecting the top track of a wall panel to a conventional ceiling grid to allow deflection of the grid relative to the wall and to facilitate easy access to the portion of the ceiling immediately above the wall panel.

Abstract: Construction and remodeling of a cleanroom wall system is facilitated with a universal stud design. A variety of wall configurations may be assembled with the same stud. Also provided is a useful connector block for joining perpendicularly oriented studs, or for splicing together axially aligned studs. A corner stud is also provided, as well as a deflection track for connecting the top track of a wall panel to a conventional ceiling grid to allow deflection of the grid relative to the wall and to facilitate easy access to the portion of the ceiling immediately above the wall panel.

Abstract: A wall-unit structural system has wall units (1) with insulating structural material (2) intermediate an exterior panel (3) for fixation of outside covering and an interior panel (4) for attachment of inside wall surfacing (5). Attachment ridges (6) are spaced apart on the interior panel to provide channels or vacancies between the attachment ridges for positioning of plumbing, electrical and other lines. Tie-down members (8) such as rebar are attached vertically to the wall units for securing the wall units to the footing (21) and for securing elevated tie-down structure (20) such as roofing and/or higher sections of wall units to secured wall units in accordance with applicable building regulations and design preferences. Bottoms (12) of the wall units have attachment members (15) for attachment to base elements such as floors (14), concrete pads, footers, metallic frame bases, wooden frame bases and other structural bases.

Abstract: A composite beam for building construction where top cord (21) and bottom cord (23) are attached to web (22) to provide support along top edge or support along bottom cord (33). In addition, a single cord beam such as perimeter roof beam (60) comprised of bottom cord (62) attached to web (61) provides support along bottom cord (62) for roofing members (63). In addition, a single top plate (70) comprised of web (72) and top plate (71) provides support along top of plate (71).

Abstract: A fitting for effecting a bolted connection between a beam and a column in a steel frame structure includes a beam connecting portion and a column connecting portion. In addition, reinforcing elements are provided to strengthen the bracket and resist vertical eccentricity and loading caused by the particular bolted connection. The various embodiments of the bracket are particularly useful in the context of repairing cracked or damaged weld connections at the beam/column interface in existing steel structures, but have application in the context of upgrading or reinforcing existing weld connections that may not otherwise be damaged. Also, the bracket can be used in new steel frame constructions.

Abstract: A portable divider wall including a wall member of a lightweight foam material and two foot supports or feet located along a bottom portion of the wall member for supporting the wall member in an upright position. The foot supports each include a recess in which the bottom portion of the wall member is disposed, and a projection which projects into the interior of the wall member to removably secure the foot to support the wall member.

Abstract: An integral metal structural post is provided for the erection of two pairs of interior walls. Each such pair of walls includes interior walls which are disposed at right angles to one another. The structural post includes a first elongate metal angle bar having an "L"-shaped cross-section, the two arms having a particularly recited structure, a second identical elongate metal angle bar, arranged in mirror-image relationship to the first elongate metal angle bar, and an elongate web interconnecting the two elongate metal angle bars in a particular manner. Because of the particulary recited structures of the arms of the elongate metal angle bars, an interior wallboard or interior sheathing is secured directly to respective ones of the four interior faces of the two elongate metal angle bars. When such securing is effected, two interior comers are created.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new method of constructing structures of all types and heights. The invention utilizes a metal "Z" shaped member or plate along with other metal shapes that permit a floor system to bear outside of the plane of the bearing wall. The invention further relates to methods of controlling disadvantageous shrinkage in wood frame building. The invention further teach a more economical and efficient method and structure for tensioning diagonal tension straps after framed walls are erected.

Abstract: A building structure is provided having a combination of a support post with a beam having a generally triangular cross-sectional shape with outwardly directed longitudinally extending flanges at the base and a channel formed along the peak of the beam, roofing sheets on the beam which is supported by a support post which is a rolled rectangular cross sectioned sheet metal component each side of which has a centrally located longitudinally extending stiffening channel formed therein. There is also provided a wall plate between the post and the beam, the wall plate comprising a component rolled to generally channel cross-section one flange of which has an outwardly extending step terminating in a section extended parallel to the channel flanges, and for the flanges to be inclined to the web of the channel.

Abstract: The lightweight metal construction system begins with a beam formed from a single piece of cold formed sheet steel or other sheet metal which is bent lengthwise along four lines to form a triangular cross-section with two wings, side-by-side, extending from its apex. Various connectors which have lengths much shorter than the lengths of the beams are provided for attaching one beam to another. Connectors include gussets made of sheet metal or wood stud sections. The ends of the beams may be modified to form joints which are used to connect two beams together or to connect the beam to another construction material. Brackets formed from strips of sheet steel or other metal are bent to conform to outer surfaces of the beams or other construction materials are used to attach the beams to other beams or other construction materials. Fasteners or adhesive may be used to firmly attach the joints, connectors and/or brackets to the beams and construction materials.

Abstract: A building construction block includes a body made of a rigid material and having a substantially rectangular-shaped main portion, a wedge-shaped offset portion formed integral with the main portion, a pair of opposite side surfaces, a bottom surface, a top surface, a front surface and a rear surface. The top surface and opposite side surfaces are defined on both the main and offset portions. The rear and bottom surfaces are defined on the main portion. The front surface is defined on the offset portion and extends in a generally inclined direction from the bottom surface to the top surface and away from the rear surface. A first part of the top surface on the main portion receives and supports a first building component over the main portion, while a second part of the top surface on the offset portion receives and supports a second building component over the offset portion.

Abstract: A precast concrete system is provided that consists of columns and slabs joined together in one point. Each corner of the slab is equipped with a steel pipe mounted on a steel plate that is attached at and covers the top surface of the column. Each column is equipped with high tensile steel reinforcement strands protruding at the top end to penetrate the steel pipes of the four corners of four slabs, through the holes in the steel base plate attached at the bottom surface of the next column above it, and through the pipes implanted vertically at the lower section of the next column. The implanted pipes are in line with the holes on the base plate. The four steel pipes of four slabs meeting on one column are tied together with high tensile steel wire rope through three holes drilled horizontally at three places of the pipe length: upper, middle, and lower sections. The pipes of the slab corners and the gaps between pipes and slabs are filled with a special mortar cement that hardens fast.

Abstract: A head track for combination with a post and/or panel of a wall system, comprising an elongated extrusion comprising an elongated body and a pair of integral elongated wings extending normal to the body, the body having a T-slot located between the wings, the wings each having an elongated gasket secured thereto and protruding toward each other to define a receiving space therebetween for sealed engagement with the post and/or panel.

Abstract: A high-rise building system using light gauge steel wall panels provides for a variety of panels of various vertical and lateral force resistance by combining cold rolled and hot rolled steel sections in various configurations. The planar design makes possible easy wall cladding, installation of floors and ceilings and faster and less expensive construction.

Abstract: A structurally integrated shelf and soffit configuration is provided for storage buildings and sheds. A shelf board extends inward and outward across the top wall plate and a soffit board is affixed to the outside underside of said shelf board. The soffit board gives a finished appearance and provides support for the cornice fascia truss. The shelf provides a substantial amount of additional storage area. This configuration provides lateral structural rigidity to withstand the outward pressures exerted by a domed or gambrel roof.

Abstract: A supporting device is used to support a floor form assembly on surrounding walls of a structure and includes a plurality of hangers fixed spacedly to the surrounding walls in a horizontal plane. Each of the hangers has a first engaging portion. An elongated mounting seat has a generally U-shaped cross section which has a first arm side, a second arm side, a base side, and an open side opposed to the base side so that the hangers can pass through the open side of the mounting seat. The first arm side has a second engaging portion so that the first engaging portions of the hangers can engage the second engaging portion in order to retain the mounting seat to the hangers. A fastening apparatus is mounted to the external face of the base side of the mounting seat. A support member is secured to the mounting seat by the fastening apparatus. The support member has a top portion which is formed with a supporting plate so that the floor form assembly can be rested on the supporting plate.

Abstract: The lightweight metal construction system begins with a beam formed from a single piece of cold formed sheet steel or other sheet metal which is bent lengthwise along four lines to form a triangular cross-section with two wings, side-by-side, extending from its apex. Various connectors which have lengths much shorter than the lengths of the beams are provided for attaching one beam to another. Connectors include gussets made of sheet metal or wood stud sections, The ends of the beams may be modified to form joints which are used to connect two beams together or to connect the beam to another construction material. Brackets formed from strips of sheet steel or other metal are bent to conform to outer surfaces of the beams or other construction materials are used to attach the beams to other beams or other construction materials. Fasteners or adhesive may be used to firmly attach the joints, connectors and/or brackets to the beams and construction materials.

Abstract: A steel moment resisting frame (SMRF) connection connects a vertical column to a horizontal beam. It is useful in both original and retrofit construction. A primary trunk assembly is comprised of two, vertical, parallel plates which are welded to the vertical column on opposing sides and which plates extend from the column along the sides of a horizontal beam. A secondary branch assembly is comprised of the horizontal beam and horizontal plates which are welded to the flanges of the horizontal beam. Such plates are welded also to the vertical parallel plates, thereby connecting the column to the beam. Additional plates may be welded between the web and flanges of the horizontal beam and the vertical, parallel plates and, also, between the web and flanges of the vertical column and the vertical, parallel plates.

Abstract: A moment resisting frame comprising a vertical column having a cruciform shape in cross section and having first and second vertically extending surfaces extending at an angle and being disposed at an angle with respect to each other and extending along X and Y axes and defining a space therebetween. Upper and lower spaced apart horizontally disposed gusset plates are secured to the first and second surfaces. A beam having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis is provided. The beam has upper and lower flanges and a vertically extending web extending between the flanges. The first end of the beam extends into a position adjacent the space and in a direction which is disposed between X and Y axes. A connection is disposed in the space for securing the first end of the beam to the surfaces and to the upper and lower gussets.

Abstract: A cover for tank is formed from a plurality of panels attached together by cross members. The cover includes means for sealing the panels to the cross members, and means for sealing the panels and the cross members to the tank. The panels are constructed from a multiplicity of edge-to-edge planks. The planks may be connected together without welds, and the panels may be connected to the cross members without welds. The cover may be in the shape of an arch, or the shape of a dome. In another embodiment a dome-shaped cover may be formed from a plurality of panels each having the shape of a section of a circle. Each panel is connected between an adjacent pair of a plurality of radial members arranged in a radial pattern.

Abstract: The present facade wall consists of superposed courses of tile blocks which rest directly on the underlying tile blocks and which are maintained in front of a building wall with a predetermined gap by different types of clips. The several courses have a shingle lap with each other. The resulting facade is practically weatherproof and is easily erected. Each tile block has a peripheral groove for insertion of the clips and of interconnecting strips. This groove is in a plane parallel to the inside face of the block and nearer the latter than the outside face. The portions of the top and bottom edge faces of the block which are external to the groove constitute rest faces while the portion of the bottom edge face which is internal to the groove is recessed for free passage of the clips which do not support the load of the blocks.

Abstract: An improved structural system for supporting a building includes prefabricated light weight steel framed bearing wall panels supporting hollow core concrete slabs which are joined with grout. The invention presents improved devices for attaching exterior finishing to exterior bearing walls without requiring a studded non-bearing exterior wall, improved attachment devices for connecting upper level and lower level bearing walls, improved design of beating walls to eliminate the need for bearing plates between studs and tracks, and an improved splice member for aligning reinforcing bars. The exterior finish mounting device includes a deck stud channel which is mounted to a reinforcing bar by a channel clip and secured in grout by a gusset plate with a hole in it. The exterior finish is attached to the stud channel by screws which are also secured in the grout. Flat metal straps welded to the tops of double studs eliminate the previously used threaded members with angled bearings, nuts and washers.

Abstract: A cover for tank is formed from a plurality of panels attached together by cross members. The cover includes means for sealing the panels to the cross members, and means for sealing the panels and the cross members to the tank. The panels are constructed from a multiplicity of edge-to-edge planks. The planks may be connected together without welds, and the panels may be connected to the cross members without welds. The cover may be in the shape of an arch, or the shape of a dome. In another embodiment a dome-shaped cover may be formed from a plurality of panels each having the shape of a section of a circle. Each panel is connected between an adjacent pair of a plurality of radial members arranged in a radial pattern.

Abstract: The steel coffer is provided in the form of a box-like coffer element (1) of great load-bearing capacity, having a wall (2), flat per se, and a circumferential, multiply-folded edge section (3), which has stiffening sections (4) fastened underneath the coffer wall (2), has perforations (5) and connecting holes (6) in the circumferential edge section (3) and has, in the corners, notches (7) for folding the edge sections (3) and for insertion of the supports (8).

Abstract: Cap means embodying the concepts of the present invention are adapted to secure one or more roof panel members to a modular building structure. Broadly, such a cap means has a horizontally disposed base portion that is adapted to engage a supporting member incorporated in, and presented from, the modular building. An inclined, plate portion is supported from the base portion. The plate portion is adapted to receive, and support, the roof panel. A locking member secures each roof panel to one or more inclined plate portions. The cap means may also provide a facia member which may be attached to the roof panels with connector that inhibit removal. The cap members can provide space for the installation of electrical cable in a location that can be accessed either before or after erection of the building.

Abstract: Connector means embodying the concepts of the present invention are adapted to secure one or more roof panel members to a modular building structure. Broadly, such a connector means has a horizontally disposed base portion that is adapted to engage a supporting member incorporated in, and presented from, the modular building. An inclined, plate portion is supported from the base portion. The plate portion is adapted to receive, and support, the roof panel. A locking member frictionally secures each roof panel to one or more inclined plate portions.

Abstract: A connecting element for the connection of sectional steel columns with roof trusses consisting of wood and exhibiting mutually converging lateral faces, for the erection of hall constructions and the like. The roof truss (2) has an end face (17) in flush contact with the column (1) and a steel band (16) is attached to the topside of the roof truss (2) for connection with the column (1) which latter is beveled in correspondence with the slope of the roof. This steel band is connectible with the column (1) by welding or by a flange plate (15) fastened to the column (1). A haunch-shaped supporting element (18) is provided on the inside between the column (1) and the roof truss (2).