Abstract: A building complex consisting of multi-storey ring-shaped buildings (R) is described, said ring-shaped buildings having sectors (1) which are trapezoidal in plan view, form a regular polygon ring and enclose a courtyard having a central stairwell (4), the storeys (3) of said sectors being uniformly offset from one another in the height direction and being connected to the stairwell (4) by passages (5) which run in a spoke-like fashion, said stairwell having a staircase which circulates in the direction of ascent of the storeys and which has a height of ascent (a) between the passages (5) corresponding to the storey offset (h).

Abstract: There is provided a multi use traffic warning and shelter apparatus that includes a shelter volume delimiting component and an indicia component. The shelter volume delimiting component includes an arrangement for releasably securing the indicia component to the shelter volume delimiting component in a docked disposition of the indicia component.

Abstract: A fastener-protecting roofing shingle provides a solution for roofing nails or fasteners that become damaged due to weather exposure resulting from damaged roofing shingles. A nailing line is placed above a seamline rather than on or below the seamline, as is conventionally found. By placing the nailing line further from the seamline, which typically borders the exposed and the overlapped sections of a shingle, nails are better-protected from being exposed to the elements, which decreases the chances of failure due to the nail rusting. Due to the shift in the nailing line, a spotted adhesive may be positioned approximately two inches below the nailing line for improved rooftop adherence, and the length of a solid section may be increased. Furthermore, the apparatus directs rainwater straight down the roof. Solid adhesive strips prevent water from pooling or leaking laterally out to the sides and into other layers of shingling.

Abstract: Roof forming element, a plurality of which may form a roof of a building, comprising base part comprising an elongate roof plate of a polymer, a cover for covering the roof plate, and coupling means for coupling the roof forming element in use to further, neighbouring roof forming element, the base part comprising an elongate reinforcement part comprising a strip comprising polymer and unidirectional fibers, bonded to the base part at the interior side of the base part and extending in the length direction along the length of the base part, the elongate reinforcement part covering at least a part of the width of the base part, the strip of the elongate reinforcement part having a higher Young's modulus than the base part, or at least a part of the base part to which the elongate reinforcement part has been bonded.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an insulated structure includes a frame comprising a plurality of wall studs coupled together and a plurality of foam boards attached to the frame to form a continuous insulative wall. A plurality of fasteners attaches the foam boards to the frame. Each fastener includes an elongate shaft and a cap. The elongate shaft is configured to penetrate through a foam board and into a wall stud to couple the components together. The cap is configured to be positioned atop a foam board to distribute a load relatively evenly to the foam board. A sealing tape is applied across seams between adjacent foam boards and over the fasteners' caps to seal the wall. A sealing caulk is applied to secondary fasteners and penetrations to seal the wall. In some embodiments, the structure has a fastener density of about 1 fastener per 243 in2 of foam board.

Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of assembled panels in buildings, and discloses an easy-to-assemble panel. In one embodiment, an extension block is provided on a side surface of one side of the splicing panel, a convex block is provided on a side surface of the other side of the splicing panel, and a self-adhesive layer is provided on a bottom surface of the splicing panel. A limiting groove is formed between a bottom wall of the extension block and the side surface, close to the extension block, of the splicing panel. An engaging block is provided at one end, away from the splicing panel, of the extension block, and an engaging groove matching with the engaging block is provided in the side surface, close to the convex block, of the splicing panel.

Abstract: A vertical manhole apparatus for use in a waste facility to provide access to one or more leachate collection pipe access points. The vertical manhole is stabilized using stabilizing features extending out from a vertical pipe of the vertical manhole apparatus.

Abstract: A system for damping vibration of a tower structure at a selected one or more natural frequencies of the tower structure. The system includes a tank assembly with one or more tanks, and a fluid positioned in the tank to a preselected depth above a floor. The tank includes wall(s) defining an average travelling distance of a wave through the fluid initiated by the vibration of the tower structure at the natural frequency. The system includes one or more inserts located on the floor in the tank for damping movement of the fluid. The preselected depth and the average travelling distance are selected so that the fluid is movable at the selected natural frequency and out of phase with the vibration of the tower structure, to dampen the vibration of the tower structure at the selected natural frequency.

Abstract: A wall structure with a first dampening element (A) includes at least one layer (20,20a-c) configured to form an acoustic inner surface and/or to dampen sound; a first stopping element (B) including at least one layer (30) configured to stop sound; a second dampening element (C) including at least one layer (40,40?,50) configured to form an acoustic inner surface and/or to dampen sound; and a second stopping element (D) comprising at least one layer (60) configured to stop sound; wherein the layers of the first (A) and second (C) dampening element comprise porous and/or open cell material.

Abstract: A vehicle bodywork panel is formed by an outer wall supported by a structural lining. The structural lining is produced by molding a plastic or composite material. The structural lining may include stiffeners arranged to provide said bodywork panel with a given amount of mechanical strength. One or more added connection elements connect separate fastening points disposed on the structural lining and each end of each of the connection elements is inserted into a housing disposed on a stiffener. The rigidity of the connection elements is adapted to suppress a vibration response of the stiffeners. The housing and the connection element may form a flush-mounted connection.

Abstract: A method for using a mobile anchor cart assembly can include repositioning a cart of the mobile anchor cart assembly from an anchored position to a mobile position on a ground surface, the cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot resting upon the ground surface in the anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot clearing the ground surface in the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side, the axle assembly clearing the ground surface in the anchored position, the axle assembly contacting the ground surface in the mobile position, the front foot positioned between the axle assembly and the rear foot; and rolling the mobile anchor cart assembly along the ground surface with the axle assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support structure on which a floor panel is seated. The support structure includes a beam element disposed along an axis, a post supporting the beam element, a beam element bracket seated on top of the beam element, a seat pad seated on top of the beam element bracket, and supporting the floor panel, and a seat pad connection member connecting the beam element bracket and the seat pad to each other.

Abstract: A rebar chair with a gravel particle affixed to each distal tip of the chair for providing a concealing offset between each distal tip and a support surface.

Abstract: A vacuum insulating material providing assembly, which can be used to provide the vacuum insulating material to the interior corners, exterior corners and/or window edge portions of a building, includes corner members positioned at the interior corners, exterior corners or window edges of the building, wherein the corner member has: a base plate; a first cantilever plate extending from one end of the base plate in the vertical direction; and a second cantilever plate extending from the base plate in the direction parallel to the first cantilever plate.

Abstract: A four-device-in-one skybox dehydrator sauna wind-redirecting bungalow comprises: adjustable louver blades attached to side gutter beams for preventing rainwater from getting into the bungalow and adjustably controlling amount of sunlight that shines into the bungalow, chutes formed to the side gutter beams and end gutter beams, solar-rechargeable batteries installed within adjustable louver blades for powering led lights and saving costs of replacing non-rechargeable alkaline batteries and helping reduce carbon footprint, a solar panel mounted to adjustable louver blades for collecting solar energy to charge and recharge rechargeable batteries and saving energy costs associated with lighting the bungalow and saving costs of replacing with non-rechargeable alkaline batteries and providing freedom to place the bungalow away from a power outlet and helping reduce carbon footprint, panel frames, panel inserts inserted within the panel frames for enabling the bungalow to become a sauna and a skybox and a dehydrat

Abstract: A climbing device for carrying out a movement relative to a tower, to a part-ring segment for a tower, to a tower, to a wind power installation, and to a method for producing a tower. A climbing device for carrying out a movement relative to a tower, comprising a main body having a longitudinal extent from a first end to a second end, wherein the second end in an operating state faces a foundation of a tower; at least one first climbing element having an extent between a first inner end and a first holding end; at least one second climbing element having an extent between a second inner end and a second holding end; wherein the first climbing element is disposed and configured for carrying out a first holding movement of the first holding end relative to the main body, by way of a first holding movement direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal extent, and/or for carrying out a first climbing movement of the first holding end relative to the main body.

Abstract: A roofing shingle includes a visible region for guiding an installer on proper placement of fasteners that secure the shingle to a surface. The visible region is formed by abrading material from the shingle.

Abstract: A wall fastener assembly for retaining an exterior wall covering alongside a wall includes a screw, an elongated shank and a washer. The shank is configured to provide a space for a layer of insulation between the exterior wall covering and the wall. The shank comprises a center bore extending along the length of the shank for receiving the screw configured to secure the wall fastener assembly to the wall. The shank also includes a pair of flanges positioned opposite the wall. The pair of flanges form a groove between them. The groove configured to receive a masonry tie, wire tie or a girt track. The washer includes a central portion comprising a center hole for receiving the shank. The wire tie includes a narrow portion configured to be retained by the groove. A seal may be provided on the shank to seal the wall fastener assembly with the insulation.

Abstract: A structural support that can be used as a truss girder bridge crane, or the like. The support includes one or more rows 13 of segments 15, that are arranged in side by side relation along the length of the support. Each row 13 has extending there through at least one tensioning element 14 which is anchored at opposite ends of the row and is pretensioned with respect to the row in order to hold the segments of the row together. A support preferably includes one row 13 of segments 15 in a lower chord 11 of the support and another row 13 of segments in an upper chord of the support. Vertical framework is mounted between the chords with ends secured adjacent the segments 15 by the tensioning element. The individual segments and the tensioning elements may be directed to a construction site at the location of use and assembled into rows and the appropriate structural construction.

Abstract: The structure includes a panel and upper and lower mounting units. The panel includes plate members, a rectangular frame spacer, and a core member. Right and left frame parts of the spacer are configured as straight tubular side spacers. Each of the upper and lower mounting units includes: a fixing plate to be fixed onto the upper or lower frame part of a building; mounting members connected inside respective upper or lower end portions of the side spacers such that the mounting members are slidable in an upward/downward direction; and coupling members coupling the mounting members to the fixing plate. Each of the coupling members runs, in a rightward/leftward direction, through an associated one of the mounting members and the fixing plate to couple the associated mounting member rotatably with respect to the fixing plate.