Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable and framed wall assembly comprising: a wall frame and at least one wall skin, the wall frame including an upper beam, a lower beam, at least one middle beam, and multiple short rods to connect the upper beam, the lower beam, and the middle beam together. In addition, the wall frame can be folded up for easy transportation and handling, and the wall skin has conventional building acoustic and thermal insulation material attached to the inside and a latch to connect with the frame and looks basically indistinguishable from normal wall skin after installation. Through those structure, the workers can quickly build a wall with strength not much different from a normal wall, while the foldable frame ensures that the wall can be prefabricated in advance in the factory, which can also significantly improve the transportation efficiency.

Abstract: A hold down system for a building wall comprises a first rigid member and a second rigid member, the second rigid member being vertically spaced apart from the first rigid member, the first rigid member is supported on a horizontal member of a stud wall, the first and second rigid members including first and second openings, respectively; a tie-rod with a lower end portion for being anchored to an anchorage, the tie-rod extending transversely through the first and second openings, the tie-rod dividing the first and second rigid members into a first lateral section on one side of the tie-rod and a second lateral section on a diametrically opposite side of the tie-rod; first support and second support disposed between the first and second rigid members, the first support being disposed in the first lateral section, the second support being disposed in the second lateral section, the tie-rod extending through the first and second rigid members outside of the first support or the second support; and a nut threade

Abstract: A system and method for constructing an insulated concrete form (ICF) wall are provided. Vertically-oriented pairs of ICF foam panels of an ICF structure are erected above a footing, with vertical panel supports located along opposed vertical edges of each set of adjacent vertically-oriented panel pairs. An internal brace support, extending longitudinally along the structure, is installed between the individual panels of the panel pairs. Concrete is poured between the erected vertically-oriented ICF foam panels to complete the ICF wall.

Abstract: A modular building system, includes a modular building assembly, including a base mounting structure with first and second base angle brackets; a left receiving wall assembly, including a left primary wall assembly, and left front and left rear corner brackets; a right primary wall assembly, and right front and right rear corner brackets; and front and rear wall assemblies; and a platform with legs; such that the modular building assembly is positionable on a top surface of the platform.

Abstract: A hold down system for a building wall comprises a first rigid member and a second rigid member, the second rigid member being vertically spaced apart from the first rigid member, the first rigid member is supported on a horizontal member of a stud wall, the first and second rigid members including first and second openings, respectively; a tie-rod with a lower end portion for being anchored to an anchorage, the tie-rod extending transversely through the first and second openings, the tie-rod dividing the first and second rigid members into a first lateral section on one side of the tie-rod and a second lateral section on a diametrically opposite side of the tie-rod; first support and second support disposed between the first and second rigid members, the first support being disposed in the first lateral section, the second support being disposed in the second lateral section, the tie-rod extending through the first and second rigid members outside of the first support or the second support; and a nut threade

Abstract: The invention relates to a building (1), in particular a multistory building, which has a supporting structure (5), and a facade (3) which is operatively connected to the supporting structure and exposed to the wind, wherein the facade (3) has a plurality of facade elements (7), wherein the facade elements (7) are designed to move relative to the supporting structure (5) in reaction to a torsion of the supporting structure (5). It is proposed that at least some facade elements (7) are operatively connected to a number of dampers (13), wherein the dampers (13) are designed to damp a movement of the facade elements (7) relative to the supporting structure (5).

Abstract: A formwork panel including: a formwork panel member having a front side for delimiting a space to be filled with concrete, a back side opposite the front side and a through-opening extending from the front side to the back side for allowing passage of a tie rod therethrough, the through-opening having a first cross-sectional area; an adjustment member extending across the through-opening of the formwork panel member, the adjustment member having a through-hole with a second cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area of the through-opening of the formwork panel member, the through-hole being moveable relative to the front side of the formwork panel member; the adjustment member having a disc element with the through-hole formed therein, wherein the disc element covers the through-opening of the formwork panel member except for the through-hole of the disc element.

Abstract: A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.

Abstract: A curtain wall panel mounting system comprises a ball anchor seated in a spherical cavity or a cylindrical cavity with plugs nearly abutting the ball of the anchor. A stem extends from the ball to connect to the wall panel. Under seismic stress, the ball may swivel within the cavity so as to pivot the anchor, allowing the attached wall panel to angle itself to accommodate the stress.

Abstract: A box assembly includes a box, a door, an opener, and an insulation material. The box is configured to be installed on a curtain wall. The door encloses an interior space of the box. The opener is configured to open the door. The insulation material is in a compressed state in the interior space when the door is closed. The insulation material is configured to transition to an uncompressed state when the opener opens the door. When the door is opened, the insulation material at least partially extends from the interior space into a safing slot adjacent the curtain wall when the box is in an installed state and the door is opened.

Abstract: A novel outdoor workout station includes a platform, an exercise structure, and a canopy assembly. The exercise structure is disposed on and fixed to the platform, and the canopy assembly is disposed over both the exercise structure and the platform. The arrangement of support beams of the platform corresponds to a footprint of the exercise structure. In a particular embodiment, the platform includes adjustable legs that facilitate the leveling of the platform. In another particular embodiment, the canopy assembly is mounted directly to the platform.

Abstract: A curtain wall includes one or more vertically-extending mullions and one or more transoms, each extending horizontally between two mullions and having ends inserted in grooves of these two mullions. The curtain wall also includes at least an inwardly openable panel installed between two mullions, wherein a local adaptation of the two mullions adjacent to the openable panel comprises at least the removal of a laterally directed wall of the inner chamber of each of the two mullions along a height of the openable panel, and wherein the openable panel is installed in the local adaptation of the two mullions adjacent to the openable panel such that, when the openable panel is closed, the openable panel is not distinguishable from a fixedly fitted panel, neither from the inside nor from the outside of the curtain wall.

Abstract: To provide a CLT structure in which an anchor member does not interfere with a reinforcement member. A CLT structure includes a strip footing having a reinforcing bar extending in a longitudinal direction, a wall panel which is a panel material obtained by laminating and bonding sawn boards and in which a slit extending along the longitudinal direction is formed in a lower end surface, joint plates each partly embedded in the strip footing and having a joint board section of a flat plate shape at least partly projecting upward from an upper surface of the strip footing, and drift pins connecting the joint board sections and the wall panel in an inserted state where the joint board sections projecting from the upper surface of the strip footing are inserted into the slit of the wall panel.

Abstract: A method and assembly for mounting a conduit on a mounting surface utilizing a conduit mounting assembly. The conduit mounting assembly includes a first clamp portion, a second clamp portion, a connecting screw and a conduit securement screw. The method includes providing the conduit mounting assembly, mounting the first clamp portion on a tile, mounting the second clamp portion opposite to the first clamp portion on the tile, connecting the first clamp portion with the second clamp portion utilizing the connecting screw and mounting the conduit on the second clamp portion utilizing the conduit securement screw and a conduit fastening member.

Abstract: Insulation panels for wall construction and roofing installation are characterized by inlaid battens in outer faces thereof by which multiple layers of insulation can be installed without thermal bridging. Second and any subsequent layers are each fastened only to the battens of the immediately underlying layer, without fully penetrating therethrough to the roof deck, building wrap or other substrate. Laminated facers of perforated character allow migration of moisture to and from a foam core of the panel, while internal channels and internal slots beneath the facer enable drainage/drying of excess moisture without material degradation of the inlaid battens. Additional drainage space within each layer is provided at inter-panel connections, where tongue and groove connections are configured to leave such drainage space open between the tongue and groove.

Abstract: A refractory anchor for lining a thermal vessel including (a) a mounting element positioned in the center of the refractory anchor that is adapted for mounting the refractory anchor to the thermal vessel; (b) two three-anchor fin arrangements that are each directly connected to the mounting element by a first anchor fin positioned in each three-anchor fin arrangement, wherein each three-anchor fin arrangement is positioned on opposite sides of the mounting element relative to one another such that the first anchor fins of each three-anchor fin arrangement are angled (?) relative to one another; and (c) optionally a reinforcement fin connected to and extending away from one of the three-anchor fin arrangements.

Abstract: An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction, wherein the exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, wherein the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements and positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the safing slot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sealing wall building material, which has a binding agent with cement and aggregates. It is provided according to the invention that the binding agent comprises a mixture of cement and fly ash, wherein it is free of clay material, and that it has an impermeability with a kf value of 10?7 m/s and less.

Abstract: A multi-unit residential building having a perimeter residential units along the perimeter of the building, and a common area with occupiable spaces that are generally centrally located to the residential units creating two parallel corridors between the residential units and the common area for easy and efficient access to the common areas by residents of the residential units. The common area provides typical amenities and rooms normally found inside a private residential unit. A reservation system can be used to coordinate efficient use of the common areas. Non-residents can rent out the common areas with proceeds used to offset building costs to lower costs for the residents.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a field of construction engineering, and in particular to a reinforcing structure of a concrete overhead layer before a building expires. The reinforcing structure of the concrete overhead layer includes supporting structures, connecting structures, and metal members; wherein the reinforcing structure is configured to reinforce a concrete floor slab and/or a concrete beam; through holes are disposed on the concrete floor slab; each of the supporting structures passes through each of the through holes and the supporting structures are configured to support the concrete floor slab and/or the concrete beam; and each of the connecting structures is configured to fix each of the supporting structures on each of the metal members; each of the metal members is disposed on each of the through holes.