Abstract: An elongated integral truss brace to operatively engage opposite end portions of each of a plurality of lower truss tie bars of a corresponding plurality of roof trusses to retain the plurality of lower truss tie bars and corresponding roof trusses in space relationship relative to each other to reinforce the roof truss system formed by the plurality of roof trusses, the elongated integral truss brace comprising a pair of substantially parallel lower interrupted side panels held in fixed spaced relationship relative to each other by an upper elongated interconnecting member to cooperatively form a stiffener channel therebetween to receive and retain a plurality of rigid brace stiffeners therein and forming a tie bar slot between adjacent rigid brace stiffeners to receive end portions of the lower truss tie bars.

Abstract: Disclosed is a structural material having a wire lattice configuration. The structural material can manufactured by first weaving a continuous wire filament on a loom assembly. Once woven into arrays of parallel wires, the filament is fixed in position and cut into segments. The segments are then placed in a rig. The rig positions the segments at relative angles so as to form a matrix or mesh. In the final step of the manufacturing process, the wires are welded together using, for example, a forge press. Alternatively, the material can be formed by first holding wire segments in a pair of rigs and then sequentially welding the wire segments together. The structural material of the invention can be used alone or layered to form a multilaminate material.

Abstract: Principal members of structures are manufactured as foldable assemblies of like size and shape structural members, foldable for handling, packaging, shipping, and storage, and unfolded into their respective principal member configurations. Each like size and shape structural member has its opposite end surfaces formed on a sixty degree bias, whereby one longitudinal edge surface is longer than the other opposite edge surface, thereby creating opposite trapezoidal side surfaces. Each of these members has two spaced holes formed along its centerline, and each of these holes is equally spaced from a respective bias end. Regarding relative design dimensions, the respective longitudinal centerline length of each like size and shaped structural member is given the formula dimension, L, then the space between holes, X, is equal to 0.464 L, and the space from each hole to the centerline end, Y, is equal to 0.268 L.

Abstract: The roof assembly for a structure including a number of support elements including walls, columns and beams includes a plurality of complementary shaped roof panels which are selectively secured to each other as well as a support beam and the support elements of the structure. Also disclosed are standard designs for the support beam and roof panels which have modifiable parameters as well as methods of designing the roof assembly, assembling the roof and its constituate components, and manufacturing the roof panels.

Abstract: A structural frame for a building including multiple truss members and multiple column members. The column members are comprised of multiple upstanding support members and are connected to the truss members by means of a mortise-and-tenon type connection. A plurality of T-purlins, having face boards and cross brace boards, interconnect the rafters of the truss members and the joists of the truss members. A face girt is secured to the lower ends of the rafters so that an external roof structure can be attached to the girts at the same slope and elevation from the rafters as compared to the face boards of the T-purlins.

Abstract: A long span truss of substantially conventional steel construction provided with concrete encasement of the top and bottom chords with the concrete encasement being reinforced and the concrete encasement on the bottom chord and optionally on the top cord including post-tensioned steel tendons. The invention further relates to a method of making the truss as described above in which the light structural steel truss is first erected and provided with temporary steel scaffolding and bracing to support formwork. Reinforcing steel and steel tendons are placed in the formwork and concrete is poured to encase the top and bottom chords of the truss. The steel tendons are post-tensioned to provide maximum load support capability.

Abstract: A multiple truss connection in which one or two trusses, such as a right hip truss and a jack truss, or a left hip truss and a jack truss, or two hip trusses are connected to a supporting girder by means of a sheet metal hanger. The sheet metal hanger is constructed from a single sheet metal blank in which no welding is required. The sheet metal hanger includes a seat member, first and second backwall members which are connected to the supporting girder and first and second side members connected to the supported trusses. A flange member integrally connected to the seat provides further connection when a jack truss is supported. The identical sheet metal hanger can also be used in a multiple framing member connection in which the wood members are standard lumber rather than trusses.

Abstract: A joist support beam is comprised of an elongated substantially flat horizontal flange with a plurality of spaced upstanding brackets or web segments secured to the flange. Joist gripping elements are secured to the upper ends of the brackets and are comprised of hollow sleeves having threaded bolts therein which protrude in opposite directions therefrom. Plates are secured to the outer ends of the bolts for tight engagement with transverse joists extending across the plate in-between the upstanding brackets. A method of providing more headroom under joists using the aforementioned beam structure comprises positioning the beam structure so that the joists extend transversely across through the spaces between the upstanding web segments or brackets, extending the bolts from the sleeves for tight engagement with the joist extending across the beam. Alternatively, apertures are cut in the joists with a rigid member or sleeve placed within the aperture for the joist gripping means to tightly bear against.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pitched roof building system having a roof with a ridge and two roof portions flanking the ridge on opposite sides thereof, which comprises first and second opposed end members of rigid construction, at least one intermediate frame member comprising a number of elements including a first upright column, a first sloping rafter a second sloping rafter and a second column wherein the elements of the or each intermediate frame member are interconnected seriatim by means of flexible joints, and a respective roofing diaphragm is connected to each roof portion such that the roofing diaphragms have inner lateral edges adjacent to one another along the ridge of the roof.

Abstract: A light wood truss connection in which a hip truss and a jack truss are joined to a wood supporting girder by means of a sheet metal connector which includes first second and third side wall members and first and second back wall members. A single seat supports the hip truss while the jack truss is supported by fasteners only inserted through the third side wall member. Support for the jack truss is also by fasteners in double shear.

Abstract: A braced framework comprises a truss, supported at its ends, on vertical studs. The latter and the adjacent truss chords are connected together at eaves joints and the truss top chords are connected together at a ridge joint. Each joint includes a metal connector having a connection leg for each of the truss chords and studs. The connection legs are channel elements each defining a chamber into which one chord is received, each chamber having a front opening and the chords being frame members each formed with an open web. As a result, once the chords are inserted into the connection leg chambers of the metal connectors, the assembly of the frame members and the connection legs, at each joint, may be carried out by welding from the front openings of the chambers and through the open webs of the frame members, thereby avoiding having to lift the framework and turn it upside down.

Abstract: A single-piece, nonwelded multiple truss metal hanger connector is presented for connecting first and second supported wood members to a supporting wood member. One of the supported members is oriented at 90.degree. with respect to the supporting member and the other supported member is oriented at a skewed angle. The connector has a flat seat for receiving the supported members and a pair of side flanges which extend perpendicularly upward from opposite side edges of the seat to form a U-shaped structure. A pair of end flanges extend perpendicularly from the rear edges of the side flanges. A pair of flange extensions extend outwardly from the forward edges of the side flanges at skewed angles. This construction permits either one of the supported members to be received by the hanger connector and oriented at 90.degree.

Abstract: A multiple wood truss connection in which from two to three hip and jack trusses may be supported by a single sheet metal connector at two locations and connected to a carrying girder. Each carried truss is supported on a common seat and individually supported by nailing to sidewalls and tab members. The sheet metal connector is bolted and nailed to a vertical king post member on the carrying girder. The sheet metal connector is formed with overlapping back members which enable the connector to carry very large loads and to be connected to relatively narrow king posts. No welding of the sheet metal connector is required or desired.

Abstract: A building structure comprises first and second truss members having cross-members extending therebetween. Each truss member has a generally I-shaped cross-section, of generally constant cross-sectional dimensions, defining elongate longitudinal channels. The longitudinal channels are sized to appropriately receive and retain ends of cross-members extending between the truss members. Supports mounted in the longitudinal channels form receiving pockets which are engaged by the cross-members. A plurality of truss members, formed as parallel arches, may be utilized to form a load-bearing framing structure of a completed building, which may be enclosed by wall coverings such as panelling, siding, plywood or the like. The absence of load-bearing sidewalls permit doors, windows, deck units or the like to be easily introduced into sidewalls.

Abstract: A multiple wood truss connection in which from three to five hip and jack trusses may be supported by a single sheet metal connector at from two to three location and connected to a carrying girder. Each carried truss is supported on a common seat and individually supported by nailing to sidwalls and tab members. The sheet metal connector is bolted and nailed to a vertical king post member on the carrying girder. The sheet metal connector is formed with overlapping back members which enable the connector to carry very large loads and to be connected to relatively narrow king posts. No welding of the sheet metal connector is required or desired.

Abstract: Prefabricated metal truss units have depending set wedges and lateral notches to rapidly center them and snap them into predetermined positions over underlying substructure made up of prefabricated metal wall panels having U-shaped channel truss locks along their upper surfaces. Diagonal members centrally pivoted to the king posts of prefabricated roof truss units have angularly oriented plumb lock elements that interconnect with king posts of adjacent units to quickly establish vertical plumbing. The tail ends of top chords are provided with soffit framework for rapid soffit plate and fascia attachment. The upper surfaces of top chords are marked to locate the first run of roof sheathing.

Abstract: In a ceiling structure, wood structural components, such as wood joists or trusses, have wood shield pieces interposed between them and a sheet-like ceiling which is carried by the structural components. The shield pieces protect the structural components in the event of a fire below, in that they must be consumed by the fire before the structural components are jeopardized, and this requires additional time which extends the fire rating of the ceiling.

Abstract: A wooden truss member including a vertically disposed column section and an upwardly pitched roof beam section angularly disposed from the top of the column section to form a corner therebetween, each section including a hollow frame that is covered by side panels. The two sections are joined at the corner by means of an elongated flange. Plywood panels are used to cover each of the section frames and are arranged so that the grain of each panel runs along the length of the frame section. Special corner panels are mounted between the sections to enclose the corner region therebetween. The grain of the corner panels is arranged to run perpendicular to the corner flanges.

Abstract: A connector for joining a wood member such as a hip truss and a second wood member such as a jack truss to a third wood member such as a girder truss. The connector is formed with a seat for receiving the bottom edges of the hip and jack truss, side members and tab members which respectively attach to the sides of the hip and jack trusses, and back members which attach to the carrier girder truss. The connector is constructed from a single sheet metal blank member and requires no welding. The hip and jack trusses intersect at an angle less than 90.degree. and attach to the bottom chord of the carrier girder truss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system of building construction as well as the specific components of the building itself wherein a plurality of continuously configured truss-like primary framers are arranged in spaced apart parallel relation to one another and wherein each comprises a roof section, a floor section and oppositely disposed wall sections. The corresponding sections of each primary framer collectively define the roof, floor and wall portions of the resulting building and further wherein secondary framers of somewhat similar structural configuration form the end portions of the building. A characterizing feature of the resulting building is at least one longitudinal side wall having outward extending angularly oriented first and second wall portions which deviate from the conventional vertically oriented external bearing walls found in conventional building construction.

Abstract: Construction for roof of greenhouse consisting of triangular glazed panels are hinged together and removable to provide a sawtooth construction when assembled and placed over a rectangular base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a load-carrying structure for making volume-enclosing constructions for placing against buildings, and in particular for volume-enclosing constructions having an outside surface with at least two intersecting planes, with at least one of said planes being defined by two parallel load-carrying bars. In accordance with the invention, the line of intersection bars (5, 6) together with link means (11, 12, 13, 15) which are provided for interconnecting the intersection bars, said link means engaging in bar stubs and providing a pivot hinge. The invention is particularly applicable to providing glazed extensions to buildings.

Abstract: Construction for roof of greenhouse consisting of triangular glazed panels are hinged together and removable to provide a sawtooth construction when assembled and placed over a rectangular base.

Abstract: A building system utilizes a combined roof/wall truss construction where each truss is made in a single U-shaped unit having spaced-apart wall truss subsystems interconnected with a roof truss subsystem. The trusses then are set up with the lowermost ends of the wall trusses resting on and attached to the foundation or building floor slab. The trusses are spaced apart at 32" intervals and are held in a vertical orientation by means of standard sheathing for the walls and roof. Window and door openings are formed in the spaces between the adjacent wall truss subsystems, and the depth of the wall truss subsystems is selected to provide space for built-in cabinets, closets, and unique window treatments.

Abstract: The reticular structure comprises a plurality of substantially rectilinear axis beams (1) having at least one lower bar (2) and at least one upper bar (2') having different length. Each of these beams (1) is articulated to the adjacent beams at the ends of the bar (2) having larger length and the link between the bars (2') having smaller length is obtained for interposition of an intermediate element (9) having a length to be prearranged according to the outline of the structure to be realized.

Abstract: Method for mounting a structure comprising a number of girders or similar as a roof, floor or similar. The girders are interconnected at their lower side by a flexible sheet or similar and the unit thus assembled is pushed together by moving the girders close together and folding the flexible sheet. The unit is transported from the manufacturing place to the building site, where the unit is placed in its final place and the girders are moved apart to their final position. A structure is adapted to be mounted according to the method having girders interconnected by a flexible member at their lower ends.

Abstract: A supporting beam includes a first and second parallel spaced apart flange. A lattice web holds the two flanges apart. At one end of the flanges, there is a solid web of wood. The butt end of the solid web has a recess which is profiled for receiving an adapter section. The recess may be triangular or semi-circular or flat walled. The adapter section is symmetric with one half in and the other half projecting out of a recess. When two butt ends of two solid webs are overlain, the respective recesses overlie and an adapter section is disposed in the overlaying recesses. The adapter section and the recesses both extend transversely of the direction between the flanges and fully across the solid web. The abutting solid webs of two beams define a single beam assembly. Respective brackets behind each of the solid webs are clamped together for pushing the solid webs together. In an array of a plurality of the beam assemblies, the brackets may extend across the parallel solid webs of a number of the beam assemblies.

Abstract: A truss assembly and truss hanger, bracing clip and attachment member for use with trusses is disclosed. The bracing clip is used for supporting a beam running transverse to a plurality of wooden trusses and includes a connector plate disposed within a first plane having a plurality of sharp projections extending generally perpendicular from the plane of the plate for use in fixedly attaching the connector plate to the top wooden member of the truss, a first surface attached to and extending from the connector plate generally within the first plane, a second surface disposed within a second plane which is attached to the first surface and forming approximately a 90.degree. angle with the first surface, the second surface being parallel to the longitudinal axis of the beam when the second surface is in contact with the beam, a third surface disposed within a third plane which is joined to the second surface and forming approximately a 90.degree.

Abstract: A unique truss is provided for constructing the upper level of a dwelling in which a predetermined number of trusses are aligned in a parallel but spaced apart relationship to each other. The truss comprises an elongated floor joist having an outer wall framing member extending upwardly from each of its ends so that the outer wall framing members are parallel to each other. A peaked roof support then extends between and is secured to the upper end of the outer wall framing members. A horizontally extending ceiling member is then secured to the roof support at a position intermediate its ends so that the ceiling member is spaced upwardly from the floor joist by a distance equal to a conventional room height. At least one inner wall member is then secured between the floor joist and the roof support at a position spaced inwardly from the outer wall framing member.

Abstract: A roof supporting structure and method of erecting such structure, the structure comprising a series of spaced apart rafters lying in parallel relation with a series of V-truss units extending between the rafters in parallel relation at spaced apart intervals to define rows of V-truss units supported at their opposite ends on the rafters, the V-truss units in a given row lying in alternating relation with respect to the V-truss units in the next adjacent row, the ends of the V-truss units in one row being interconnected with the adjoining ends of the V-truss units in the next adjacent row so that horizontal forces will be transmitted jointly by the V-truss units in adjacent rows. Modified V-truss units may be provided at the ends of alternate rows to further enhance the horizontal load supporting capability of the structure, the modified V-truss units additionally serving to mount the wall panels of a building utilizing the roof supporting structure.

Abstract: The invention concerns a light-structure building and a supporting frame system therefor, which can be used equally for flat or slightly inclined roofs and is built up of a single C-section support or multiples of such support. Both the supports and their supporting elements are provided with rows of holes and thus work on site consists only of making bolted connections.The beam network of the building is constituted by main supports and auxiliary supports disposed along an orthogonal network the members of which are C-section solid supports or built-up supports obtained by doubling the solid supports in a side-by-side relationship or single-chord Vierendeel girders formed by doubling the solid supports in a superposed relationship or in given cases, divided chord Vierendeel type girders obtained by combining the latter.

Abstract: A roof truss assembly for hipped roofs comprises a number of roof trusses of constant ceiling joist length and of a height decreasing stepwise from a maximum height. All roof trusses regardless of their height have vertical struts which are perpendicular to the ceiling joist and provided in a number at least twice as large as the number of height reduction steps. The vertical struts are provided in the same number on either side of the transverse central plane of the roof trusses, the vertical struts on one side of the plane being spaced equally far from said plane as corresponding vertical struts on the other side of said plane.

Abstract: An arch-shaped building structure is constructed from a multiplicity of relatively small but uniform pieces without the use of metal hardware or fasteners and without the use of conventional tools. Overlapping or offset cross members are disposed between substantially parallel stringer members wherein a given cross member supports a given stringer member and in turn is supported between a pair of stringer members parallel to the given stringer member. Ends of cross members offset from the given cross member are supported by said given stringer member, said offset cross members in turn supporting stringer members parallel to said given stringer member. Stringer members are received in upper slots in cross members, while end tabs of the last mentioned cross members are received in upper slots in stringer members parallel to the first stringer members. The weight of the structure places the cross members in interlocked compression such that no fasteners are required for holding the structure together.

Abstract: A bus frame including a floor frame and a roof frame, the roof frame including a three-dimensional longitudinally continuous framework occupying at least a portion of the total roof frame width. The three-dimensional framework fits along the corners of the bus formed where the roof and side walls of the bus meet. The outer contour of the framework has the form of a triangular prism, one face of the prism coinciding with the bus roof, and another face coinciding with a bus side wall. The prism-shaped framework is defined in part by a series of triangular transverse members, each member being in a plane normal to the longitudinal centerline of the bus. The diagonally-oriented frame members, which face the interior of the bus, carry retaining elements for holding trim panels.

Abstract: An integrated roof system for buildings of the type wherein the roof structure is supported on spaced apart rafters, the system comprising a series of V-trusses extending between the rafters at spaced apart intervals, the V-trusses comprising independent load supporting units which are self-bracing and do not require interconnecting bracing members. The V-trusses are formed from half-truss sections having top and bottom chords interconnected by webbing, the half-truss sections being diagonally disposed with respect to each other with their bottom chords juxtaposed and their top chords interconnected by tie members. The system includes seat members at the ends of the top chords by means of which the V-trusses are secured to the rafters, and a roof structure adapted to be secured to the top chords of the V-trusses.

Abstract: A pair of opposed parallel upright walls formed of upstanding studs support a pair of longitudinally standing parallel, horizontal opposed double plates, respectively. These double plates respectively support the outer end portions of a pair of converging upwardly and inwardly extending roof rafters, the ends of which abutt each other at the central portion of the building. A pair of truss struts criss-cross beneath the peak of the roof rafters, the outer ends of the truss struts resting on the plates and the inner ends of the truss struts being secured to intermediate portions of the opposite roof rafters. Bolts secure the end portions of the truss struts in place. A king post extends vertically upwardly from the junction or intersection of the truss struts and is connected to the junction of the roof rafters.

Abstract: A greenhouse device or complex in which the roof, sidewall, front and rear sides of a lean-to-roof, saddle-roof or three-quarter type greenhouse is lined with an outside glass sheet and an inner glass sheet providing a double wall on all sides of the greenhouse. Warm air is generated in a warm air generator in which gaseous fuel/air mixture is combusted for heating the outside air and the heated air so produced is mixed with a relatively cool air to produce the warm air at a temperature suitable for plant growing. The warm air so obtained is then forced to flow through the double wall structure surrounding the sides and roof of the greenhouse. The air which has cooled may be used as said relatively cool air in the warm air generator.

Abstract: Roof coverings may comprise one, two, three or more roof trusses including top and bottom longitudinal chords, diagonal rods and vertical posts by means of which the top chord is connected with the bottom chord. The roof trusses are interconnected by means of transverse bracing at distances sufficient to ensure lateral rigidity. Top and bottom abutment girder members are mounted at the ends of the top and bottom chords, respectively. Top and bottom purlins are arranged between the top and bottom abutment girder members at the same levels therewith in panel points of roof truss. The abutment girder members and purlins are secured to said top and bottom chords. Pre-stressed sheet coverings, supported by the abutment girder members and purlins, are secured to said members and purlins and to the longitudinal chords, with the abutment girder members keeping the sheet coverings tensioned and the longitudinal chords compressed.

Abstract: A double-layered wooden arch truss to be used for frameworks of wooden roofs and characterized in that the wooden arch truss is double-layered with an upper arch member formed of layered wooden plate material and a lower arch member formed identically to the upper member, the wooden arch truss being usable for cattle houses, etc.

Abstract: A building structure is made up from a framework covered by sheet material. The building structure has a generally rectangular floor plan. The framework has two end structures and a main body portion composed of a plurality of interconnected parallel arches which extend at right-angles to an axis of symmetry of the floor plan of the building structure. The sheet material is connected to the framework under tension so as to increase the strength of the finished building structure.

Abstract: A roof construction for a single level building having a relatively large central area and peripherally arranged living and storage quarters. The roof construction includes sets of trusses each of which includes at least two generally triangular trusses. The trusses of each such set include a pair of legs angularly inclined relative to each other and a third leg longer than either leg of the pair and connected to the other two legs. The trusses are supported on a pair of vertical supports such that one of the pair of legs rests horizontally upon such vertical supports and the other leg of the pair extends upwardly in cantilevered relation above the central area of the building. The third and longest leg of each truss extends downwardly forming an acute angle with the horizontal and providing a support surface for a roof covering.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite wood and steel joist assembly in which steel channel members form a U-shaped configuration with inwardly extending portions formed at the free ends of the legs. The steel channel members forming this configuration have their open sides facing outwardly. Wooden members of rectangular cross-sectional configuration are inserted and secured within the bight of the channel members so that wood surfaces, accepting wood fasteners such as nails or staples, are presented outwardly around the complete perimeter of the joist assembly.

Abstract: A wall framing element composed of a vertically extending load bearing member and two obliquely extending brace members which in combination define a generally triangular shape. The obliquely extending brace members are joined to one another at an apex or junction point and a member secured to the junction point affords attachment to the load bearing member of an adjacent element. Telescoping connections at opposite ends of the load bearing member expedite erection of successive stories. Joist members and means for effecting rapid attachment of the joist members are disposed adjacent the upper extremities of the load bearing members. The joist members retain the frame elements in alignment and afford a base for a floor. When erected, the joist members are spaced below the upper extremity of the load bearing members so that the telescoping connection of the elements in the succeeding story can be rapidly effected.

Abstract: A building structure is disclosed which comprises a plurality of novel prefabricated joist trusses, a plurality of conventional gable trusses each associated with a different joist truss and a pair of conventional prefabricated exterior end walls together with conventional flooring, interior walls, exterior sheeting and roofing. The method of constructing such building structure is described which method includes the steps of first assembling the plurality of joist trusses on a foundation, then applying the side wall sheeting and subfloor to the joist trusses, then installing the interior walls and exterior end walls, then assembling the gable trusses with the joist trusses and finally sheeting and roofing the gable trusses, extending the roofing over the side wall sheeting if desired.

Abstract: A building construction comprising a foundation, a plurality of vertically extending truss members and a plurality of roof frames. Each truss member comprises spaced channels with alternately extending struts connected between the channels. Each roof frame is associated with opposed pairs of the upright truss members and includes vertical legs comprising truss members aligned with the upright truss members and horizontal truss members of substantially identical construction extending between the upright legs.

Abstract: A roofing framework adapted for mounting atop a selected pair of opposite side walls of a building structure said framework including a pair of spaced apart opposed base members, each of said base members having a plurality of upwardly extending column members attached at corresponding locations therealong, and each of said column members including a notched upper end portion. Also included are a plurality of roof supported members respectively bridging the space between the base members and being supported in the notches of correspondingly located column members on the opposed base members, and bracing members connecting selected column members, so that said column members, the roof support members and the bracing members form a connected frame support on which a roof deck can be laid and supported.

Abstract: A self-supporting structural element and combinations of such elements in roof structures are provided in which each element has an upper beam and two side truss members formed by paired upper and lower longitudinal profiled ribs joined by the tie and strut members of a lattice framework, preferably exhibiting a trapezoidal cross section, and in which a plurality of the structural elements are joined in parallel relationship along the lower rib members. These structural elements are especially useful when combined into special roof structures for industrial, school or sport buildings.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for spacing prefabricated trusses and other structural members during erection thereof, which method and apparatus provides for the spacing of the members at a preselected distance from similar adjacent members or the like.