Abstract: A modular energy-dissipating fabricated structure for a transmission tower includes a base, two T-shaped beams, a vibration damping mechanism, a connection plate, and four supporting beams. The vibration damping mechanism slides to generate the damping force and energy dissipation. The larger the displacement of the vibration damping mechanism, the greater the damping force provided by the system. This effectively reduces vibration of an upper structure of the transmission tower, and lowers a probability of damaging the upper structure in a natural disaster. The modular energy-dissipating fabricated structure realizes hierarchical control under different loads. Under an action of a dynamic load such as a strong wind, a small sliding range of the vibration damping mechanism can realize vibration damping and energy dissipation purposes of the structure. When a strong dynamic load such as an earthquake is applied to the structure, the vibration damping mechanism reduces an impact on the structure.

Abstract: An article includes a first layer including a front surface and a back surface and a second layer including a front surface and a back surface. A portion of the second layer overlaps the first layer. A portion of the second layer is fastened to the first layer. The back surface of the first layer contacts the front surface of the second layer. A plurality of indentations along a major dimension of the roofing shingle. The plurality of indentations are configured to partially press the second layer into the first layer such that the second layer is partially indented into the first layer. The plurality of indentations are at least one of barrel-shaped, flattened teardrop shaped, rounded taper teardrop shaped, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to energy storage systems comprising manufactured architectural materials having electrical battery systems embedded therein. The manufactured materials are generally provided as architectural panels, such as panels useful for interior or exterior cladding for buildings, flooring, countertops, or stairs. The panels comprise at least one battery device or battery assembly that is over-formed by and/or bonded with the architectural material. In preferred embodiments, the panels are formed by flowing a viscous architectural material precursor around the battery device or assembly and curing the precursor so as to solidify the architectural material. The panels may be electrically connected in any number of various arrangements, which can be chosen based on the specific application for the energy storage system.

Abstract: A composite structural board having a structural board and a water-resistant barrier (WRB) sheet, and a wall system comprising same, wherein a face of the structural board is discontinuously attached to the inner face of the WRB sheet solely by a first adhesive, the WRB sheet fully covering the face of the structural board; wherein the unattached areas between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the WRB sheet define paths by which a liquid can move between the face of the structural board and the inner face of the WRB sheet; in some instances the WRB sheet material extends beyond at least one edge of the structural board forming a WRB sheet flap.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hanging device that can be removably installed between the boards of a support surface, such as siding boards. The hanger comprises a main body with first and second ends and a length therebetween. A flange is positioned at the first end of the main body, and functions to retain the hanger in between adjacent slats of a support surface. The second end of the main body includes a retention element that can be used to support the weight of an object, such as a hanging plant, artwork, shelving unit, and the like.

Abstract: A building structure including a plurality of elements extending from a ground surface with at least a first of the elements connected to a second of the elements by a coupling member, the coupling member including a damping element for damping vibrations in the building structure and a means for limiting the deformation of the damping element when the relative movement exceeds a maximum displacement at which damage occurs to the damping element.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a pair of lower mounting brackets, at least two upper hinge leaves, and an axle pivotally coupling the upper hinge leaves to the lower mounting brackets. Each lower mounting bracket has a vertically oval-shaped axle hole. Each upper hinge leaf includes a U-shaped mounting member and a hook shaped clamping plate coupled to the U-shaped mounting member through threaded tension bolts. The upper hinge leaf also has a pair of axle holes. The axle extends through the elongated axle holes of the lower mounting bracket vertical flange and through the axle holes of the U-shaped member.

Abstract: A mast assembly (10), a method of deploying a mast (20), a slit locking clamp (50) for a mast and to a support assembly (14) for an extendible member (20) are provided. The mast assembly (10) comprises an extendible mast (20) configurable between a coiled form and an extended form. When extended the mast is resiliently biased in the form of an elongate tube having a slit along its length defined by longitudinal edges of the mast. When coiled the mast is opened out at the slit to a flattened cross section and wound about an axis extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of the mast. A slit locking clamp (50) clamps across the slit in the mast at a position along the length of the mast so as to stabilise one edge relative to the other.

Abstract: Described is a system for transmitting a flexural wave acting on one structure to another structure. In one example, a system includes a first structure having a first property and a first end and a second structure having a second property and a second end connected to the first end of the first structure. The first property is different from the second property and may be related to the material and/or geometric properties of the first and second structures. A mechanical resonator is connected to the first structure at a distance from the first end of about a quarter-wavelength of the frequency of a flexural wave acting on the first structure. The mechanical resonator matches a first mechanical impedance of the first structure to a second mechanical impedance of the second structure to allow high transmission of the flexural wave acting on the first structure to the second structure.

Abstract: A support stand is used for removing, repairing, storing, and reattaching a feeder house from an agricultural combine. The stand is adapted to be raised and lowered with a forklift to position the stand adjacent to the feeder house during removal and to position the feeder house on the combine during reattachment. The stand includes a base, the base having a flat lower surface, the base being adapted to receive a lifting mechanism. An upright frame is mounted at a first end of the base, the upright frame being adapted to selectively attach to a feeder house on a combine when raised by the forklift into alignment with the feeder house.

Abstract: A composite fireproof board has structure that includes, from top to bottom, a bottom layer, a lower reinforcement mesh layer, a middle layer, an upper reinforcement mesh layer, and a surface layer. The middle layer includes an organic frame and an inorganic fireproof material filled within the frame. The frame is provided with fixed grooves on edges adjacent to the fireproof material, and is further provided with through holes.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a roofing system. In some embodiments, the roofing system comprises at least one steep slope roof substrate having a first region. In some embodiments, the first region comprises a plurality of shingles. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of shingles comprises at least one antimicrobial agent. In some embodiments, the at least one steep slope roof substrate also comprises a second region. In some embodiments, the second region comprises an antimicrobial scavenger layer that is configured to receive runoff from the first region of the steep slope roof substrate. In some embodiments, the runoff comprises an initial concentration of at least one antimicrobial agent and water. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial scavenger layer is configured to capture the at least one antimicrobial agent so as to reduce the initial concentration of the at least one antimicrobial agent in the runoff.

Abstract: A solar power system for a metal shingled roof, including: a plurality of metal roofing shingles; and a plurality of solar module mounting assemblies, wherein each of the solar module mounting assemblies has upper and lower module cleats that support upper and lower solar module frames thereon such that the upper and lower module frames are both spaced apart in a direction parallel to the roof, and spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the roof.

Abstract: An impulse damper device, which is specifically provided for the construction or the dismantling of tall, slim constructions, in particular towers and preferably towers of wind turbines, in order to minimize or eliminate undesired vibration states, which often occur during the construction or taking apart and lead to large increases in the vibration amplitudes of the vibration system. The impulse tuned mass dampers are preferably provided for temporary mobile use, but, in principle, are also suitable for permanent use.

Abstract: A structural member section is provided that may be comprised of horizontal top and bottom flange elements interconnected by one or more vertical web member. The top flange of the member is serrated such that a series of serrations protrude horizontally in at least one direction from a top of the one or more vertical web member or are cut-out from the flange of a rolled shape. In one embodiment, the serrated top flange and at least a portion of the web member are intended to be encased by a horizontal concrete slab or slab-on-deck assembly. The slab material is capable of encasing all exposed surfaces of and curing around each serration to transfer horizontal shear forces between the serrated top flange and the slab material such that the member and slab behave compositely without needing additional reinforcing located within the voids between serrations.

Abstract: A stabilization system for a building includes a stabilization assembly configured to couple to a floor structure of a building. The stabilization assembly includes a track defining a track path, a weight slidably coupled to the track, and an actuator configured to move the weight along the track path.

Abstract: A gutter cover for a rain gutter includes a U-shaped rear portion, a forward edge portion, and a perforated horizontal central portion spanning between the rear and forward edge portions. The forward edge portion includes a web extending upwardly from the central portion, and a covering flange and downward hooked edge portion extending forwardly from the web. The hooked edge portion having an end positioned for engagement with the underside of a front lip of the gutter.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system formed by bi-directional continuous double beams. The three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system comprises beams, purlins, columns, wall bodies, floor slabs and lateral resistant mechanism comprises of diagonal support or bracing, wherein the beams are continuous double beams, and the continuous double beams are formed by combination of identical or different continuous single beams, and the continuous single beams are respectively arranged at the both sides of the columns, and the single beams are kept continuous at the junctions with the columns. The three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system simplifies the production of the lightweight steel member, and simplifies the on-site assembly by using bolts and nuts.

Abstract: Roof drying processes and associated systems. A representative process includes drawing moisture-laden air from within the internal structure of a roof via a vacuum blower, a extraction insert and an extraction manifold, and removing moisture from the moisture-laden air via a dehumidifier. The dry air can be directed back into the roof through an injection insert and an injection manifold.

Abstract: Various embodiments of mounting structures for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and methods for constructing such mounting structures are described. A mounting structure is usable to secure PV modules in portrait orientation or landscape orientation. PV modules are secured to PV module support rails, which may be secured to purlins of a mounting structure using clamps. In some embodiments, self-adhesive grounding patches are used to establish electrical grounding paths in various embodiments of mounting structure.