Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for attaching facing pieces to building structures in predetermined horizontal row and vertical tier arrangements. This method and apparatus is particularly well-suited for mounting removable marble face stones to crypt vaults in mausoleums. Anchor blocks are set in the structure in predetermined vertical and horizontal alignment positions and mounting bolts upon which the facing pieces hang are inserted into the anchor blocks. The mounting bolts are characterized by their ability to produce an eccentric motion which is used to cam the facing piece horizontally or vertically and thereby providing means for making small adjustments necessitated by the fact that the building structure and/or the face pieces have slightly irregular dimensions. Shims are used to make adjustments in the third dimension.

Abstract: A glazed curtain wall construction for a commercial building is composed of a multiplicity of glass window units and glass panel units which are supported in stacked relationship by a series of vertical columns or mullions. Each unit is rectangular in configuration being composed of a header, a sill and a pair of jambs that connect the header and sill together. The sill of each unit is provided with a downwardly projecting flange which is received within a groove in the header of the next lower unit and the header is provided with an inwardly extending flange that defines a downwardly facing recess which is supported on dumbbells attached to the side surfaces of adjacent mullions. In addition, one jamb of each unit is formed with a vertical flange which is received within a groove in the opposite jamb of the next adjacent unit.

Abstract: A unitized floor panel is formed having at least one row comprising a plurality of unattached wooden tiles assembled in generally abutting relation. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive covers at least a portion of the upper surface of the tiles and is in turn covered by a flexible and removeable support and protective sheet which covers the adhesive and tiles. The adhesive bond formed between the sheet and the adhesive is stronger than the bond formed between the adhesive and the tile so that the sheet and adhesive can be easily stripped from each panel when desired. The wooden tiles can either be finished or unfinished and can be formed from acrylic wood tiles arranged in parquet fashion. The cover sheet is preferably formed from either transparent plastic film or paper having a printed design corresponding to the design and arrangement of the tiles onto which it is positioned. The sheet can include perforations to control cure rate of the sub-flooring adhesive onto which the panels are placed.

Abstract: A post support and protector includes a pair of members having first portions for attachment to a post and second portion for anchoring within the earth.

Abstract: A heat-insulating frame assembly for use at a corner of a curtain wall construction has an inner frame member having a pair of mutually perpendicular outer walls and an outer frame member having a pair of outer walls extending normally to each other and parallel to the outer walls of the inner frame member. The inner and outer frame members are interconnected by screws fastening the outer walls of the inner and outer frame members through heat-insulating spacers.

Abstract: This invention provides a convenient apparatus and method for mounting equipment in an underground vault to provide convenient access to the equipment whenever such access is necessary. The vault mount includes a frame having one end thereof permanently pivotally mounted to the frame releasably attached to a second wall of the vault. Suitable springs are mounted between the first wall of the vault and the frame to urge the frame to pivot about the mounting to the first wall. When the second end of the frame is released from its wall mount, the frame and the apparatus mounted thereon pivots from a generally horizontal position in the vault to a generally vertical position with the equipment mounted on the frame extending out of the vault.

Abstract: A cover and erection method for a tank, sedimentation device or building cover constructed over or within a generally continuous upstanding circular side wall (30), made up of a series of concentric spaced thrust rings (11, 12, 21) having multiple short curved radial beams (14, 19) bridging the annuli between the rings and cover plates (17, 21) extending across the spaces between adjacent ones of the beams between each of the spaced rings. Erection may be from the wall inwardly or from the center to the wall. In either event an intermediate thrust ring is temporarily supported at an elevation above and within the side wall and the beams set across the rings in relatively short radial spans prior to welding of beams and plates to the respective rings. By this technique, small lightweight beams can be utilized for building large-diameter covers or domes with each rise span being of relatively small length.

Abstract: A double row shingle alignment fixture is disclosed for aligning rows of roofing shingles. The fixture includes a first longitudinal panel having a grooved lower flange with a lower edge and a plurality of grooves adapted to be aligned with a first row of shingles. The first longitudinal panel further includes a second flange on the opposite side thereof for abutting with the lower edge of a second row of shingles and a plurality of first alignment pegs thereon for alignment with the slots in the second row of shingles. The fixture further includes a second longitudinal panel hingedly mounted to the first longitudinal panel along a longitudinal axis to be folded down on top of the second row of shingles after being fastened to the roof. The second panel has an upper flange for abutting with the lower edge of a third row of shingles and a plurality of second alignment pegs thereon for alignment with the slots in the third row of shingles.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling system employs an array of stringers suspended from an overhead building support. Ceiling panels are positioned by the stringers and each panel interlocks with a plurality of stringers so that it resists upward or downward displacement relative to the stringers. If the system employs rectangular panels, they are attached to the stringers from above. If it utilizes linear wooden panels, they are attached to the stringers from below.

Abstract: A structure capable of being expanded and retracted. The structure includes a pair of cells each including a plurality of leg elements which are pivotally joined at one end to form an apex point and which are pivotally joined at their opposite ends from the apex point connection to the corresponding leg element from the other cell to form a plurality of common base points. The structure also includes a plurality of hinged elements connected between adjacent common base points to thereby form a common base and the hinged elements each have a pair of sections that are connected at a hinge point approximately midway between the adjacent common base points to which the other end of each section is connected.

Abstract: A captive column structure comprising a plurality of spaced-apart elongated column portions having a compression core interconnecting the same. The compression core and column portions are comprised of bonded fibrous material. The fibers are pultruded through a pultrusion machine and bonded with a suitable epoxy material or the like.

Abstract: A building structure comprises an outer shell of adjustable dimensions to define a substantially enclosed space. A section at least of the outer shell has a rigid lower frame including structural beams permanently mounted in foundations and defining a lower shell portion. A rigid upper frame defines an upper shell portion and includes structural beams arranged slidably to engage the structural beams of the lower frame. Each of the beams is formed with a longitudinal side flange and is arranged in slidably engagement pairs. Guide means are provided for fitting around the edges of adjacent side flanges of the beams for holding the beams in sliding engagement. Bolts or clamps are provided for fixing the upper portion relative to the lower portion in the raised position at least.

Abstract: A roof ballast block having generally rectangular top and bottom faces and two parallel edges bevelled at substantially identical angles of 12.degree. to 23.degree. from the vertical, the remaining two edges being substantially vertical, the block having a plurality of parallel spaced channels in its bottom face and being characterized by a density of 85 to 155 pounds per cubic foot, a compressive strength of at least 2500 psi, a flexure strength of at least 300 psi, and a capability of undergoing at least 100 freeze-thaw cycles without cracking.

Abstract: A screw slot runner system for suspension ceiling grids is disclosed. The system provides runners having a central web, an enclosed bulb at the upper edge of the web, and a downwardly opened channel at the lower edge of the web. Opposing, inturned lips define the channel opening and permit insertion of T-bolts or the like to support accessories from the grid system. The runner connections are structured to provide a mitered type joint appearance even though a full miter joint is not provided. In one embodiment, separate end connector clips are provided to join main run runner modules, and the connector clips are provided with openings through which cross run end connectors project to interconnect the cross runs and main runs.

Abstract: Annular slab for closing the vessel of a fast nuclear reactor, comprising at least one downwardly divergent frusto-conical sleeve coaxial with the inner and outer sleeves delimiting the slab, dividing the slab envelope into upper and lower parts respectively filled with concrete incorporating metal reinforcements and with concrete for radiation protection.

Abstract: The present invention of an adjustable roofing support spacer relates generally to the re-roofing construction area and more particularly to an adjustable roofing support spacer apparatus for use in conjunction with a roof system positionable over a preexisting roof, the roof system having at least one roof panel member, the adjustable roofing support spacer comprising a beam assembly having a first beam spatially disposable above the preexisting roof, one or more adjustable web assemblies connectable to the first beam, and an adjustable roofing support spacer connector means for connecting the adjustable support spacer to the preexisting roof.

Abstract: A roof covering for greening an inclined roof comprises a water-impermeable roof skin, a holding structure placed loosely on the roof, holding projections distributed on said holding structure and engaging in a plant-carrying layer, a tension-resistant filter layer beneath the holding projections, and a drainage underneath said filter layer and having distributed spacers in contact with said filter layer.

Abstract: An improved louvered ceiling construction is disclosed in which louver channel members are suspended from runner channel members by means of outwardly bent tabs on the ends of the channel members. The tabs are inserted behind widened slots in the runner. The runner slots are overlapped entirely by the tabs and louver channel interior so that leakage of light is prevented.

Abstract: A building wall panel (14) is adapted to be mounted directly on the framework of a building and includes an exterior facing composed of thin, presized masonry panels (16) of, for instance, granite or marble, mounted on a support frame (18) by a plurality of attachment assemblies (24). Each attachment assembly (24) also includes a first subassembly composed of a pair of studs (30) extending diagonally rearwardly from panel (16) to extend within a pocket (28) defined by an enclosure member (26) of a second attachment subassembly secured to the support frame (18). The studs (30) together form a forwardly open bight which loops around a crosspin (32) extending through the enclosure member, through the interior of pocket (28) to engage with support frame (18). Pocket (28) is filled with a bonding medium (34) that creates a rigid interconnection between studs (30) and support frame (18).

Abstract: A fire resistant, elevator hatchway door entrance for wall openings up to and including 10 feet in height, including first and second side jambs and a head jamb. Each side jamb includes a pair of upstanding, oppositely facing, metallic channel members dimensioned and coupled together to define both a structural box beam and a pocket for receiving the wall which defines the opening. The bight and one leg portion of one channel member define the jamb depth and reveal, respectively, of the side jamb, and the bight of the other channel member receives and shields an asociated J-strut at the wall-entrance interface. The remaining leg portion of the one channel member may cooperate with a member disposed on the trailing edge of the associated door panel to define a flame shield and a mechanical limit for preventing undue separation of the door panel from the side jamb.