Abstract: A roofing system includes a first sandwich panel, a second sandwich panel and a support panel. The first sandwich panel, which forms at least a portion of the roof structure, has a first outer layer and a second outer layer spaced from the first outer layer by a panel core. The first sandwich panel includes a first angle edge, which includes an edge portion of the panel core and an edge portion of at least the first outer layer. The second sandwich panel includes a first outer layer and a second outer layer spaced from the first outer layer by a second panel core, wherein the edge portion of the first sandwich panel is supported, at least in part, by one or more outer surface Depending on the length of the roofing system and/or other design criteria, the roofing system includes one or more support panels secured between the first sandwich panel and the second sandwich panel to provide additional support for the roof structure.

Abstract: A number of multi-panel wall segments are connected together in a parallel orientation with bonding material to form a double wall segment. The connections between the multi-panel wall segments are bridged at a joint between the segments. In one embodiment, the connections between the multi-panel wall segments are bridged by a reinforcement member that extends on both sides of the connection between the sandwich panels of the multi-panel wall segments. In another embodiment, the joint is bridged an offset between the connections of the sandwich panels multi-panel wall segments to form a discontinuous joint. The bridged joint increases the rigidity and stiffness of the wall and also transfers loads between the multi-panel wall segments.

Abstract: Structural connections between foam cored composite panels are formed using structural bonding tape. The structural bonding tape includes a structural adhesive layer and a reinforcement fabric of fibers at least partially embedded within the layer of adhesive. The structural adhesive is cured upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: A ground anchor and method for anchoring a building to the ground. The ground anchor has a base member having a core and an outer layer connected to the core. The ground anchor also has a support member having two outer layers separated from one another by a core, the support member having a top surface and a bottom surface. A bonding material connects the bottom surface of the support member to the outer surface of the base member. Bonding material also connects the top surface of the support member to a building element. The ground anchor is buried in the ground at the construction site and connected to the building to anchor the building to the ground.

Abstract: A joint connecting a sandwich panel to a foundation comprising, a sandwich panel having a core and two outer layers separated from one another by the core, an anchor in the foundation, a U-shape member having two side walls and a bottom wall extending between the sidewalls, the bottom wall defining a opening that is aligned with the anchor in the foundation and a securing member insertable through the opening in the bottom wall of the U-shape member and engaged to the anchor to secure the U-shape member to the anchor, wherein the U-shape member is connected to the outer layers of the sandwich panel by bonding material between the outer layers of the sandwich panel and the side walls of the U-shape member.

Abstract: A roofing joint includes a union member that joins two sandwich panels. An edge portion of the sandwich panels is cut and removed, e.g., by a miter cut. The edge portion is generally cut based on the pitch of the roof for the structure. The roof joint is formed by aligning the union member between the edges of the panels. Thus, the panel cores are in contact with opposing surfaces of the union member, such that the cores of panels are in physical contact with the union member. In one embodiment, the union member extends above the surface of the roofing joint (e.g., extends above the first outer surface of the panels). In another embodiment, the union member extends below the surface of the second outer surface of the panels. A bonding material is injected or otherwise adhered to areas of intersection for the first and second panels and the union member to protect the joint from environmental elements (e.g., water penetration, snow, hail, etc.).

Abstract: An angle joint between two sandwich panels, wherein the sandwich panels each have a first outer layer and a second outer layer spaced from the first outer layer by a panel core, and an angle edge including an edge portion of the panel core and an edge portion of the first outer layer. The joint has an interface between the panel cores and the interface has an entranceway at an inner corner comprised of the edge portions of the first outer layers. A cavity in the panel cores is defined by a portion of the second outer layers and a portion of each panel core. The cavity spans across a second entranceway to the interface between panel cores. Bonding material applied in the cavity and at the inner corner connects the sandwich panels together in a manner that maintains an area of dead air space at the interface to inhibit or to reduce thermal transmissions across the joint.