Abstract: A glazing and condensation system for roof panels comprises mullions and purlins. Roof panels are disposed above the mullion. A section of double-sided tape is disposed between a first roof panel and the mullion. A section of double-sided tape is disposed between a second roof panel and the mullion. The roof panels can be solar roof panels and/or glass roof panels. A first condensation collection channel is arranged beneath the first roof panel. A second condensation collection channel is arranged beneath the second roof panel. A third condensation collection channel is arranged perpendicular to the mullion, beneath the first roof panel, and above the first condensation collection channel. A fourth condensation collection channel is arranged perpendicular to the mullion, beneath the second roof panel, and above the second condensation collection channel.

Abstract: A construction thermoacoustic partition to isolate areas from external or internal environments, refrigeration, and vehicles. The partition consists of a frame with airtightly glued insulating panels, transparent or not. If glass pane, frame, and panels are glued, they create an airtight chamber where pressure, light and solar tracking sensors are located. In its internal perimeter it has photovoltaic cells and a blind whose sheets are photovoltaic cells that make it self-sufficient in energy. The profile of the frame has channels to circulate air, where electric resistance is located, which in winter raises the temperature of the panel edges, in another, fans, temperature sensors, micro-pump, wires and reinforcements are located. The horizontal planes that create these channels have coextruded thermoacoustic bridges.

Abstract: The ground anchor assembly comprises a collar, a T-post, a guy line, and a guy line attachment member. The guy line attachment member is coupled to the guy line. The collar comprises a perimeter wall and an adjustment member. The perimeter wall defines an internal void adapted to receive a portion of the T-post such that when the T-post is positioned within the internal void, the perimeter wall surrounds a perimeter of the portion of the T-post and restrains rotational movement of the collar relative to the T-post. The adjustment member is moveable from a first position to a second position, the first position being one in which a distal end of the adjustment member does not contact the T-post, the second position being one in which distal end contacts the T-post between adjacent stubs of the T-post.

Abstract: A concrete structure forming system includes a panel formed of a concrete material and a void former disposed on a section of the panel that is less than an entirety of the panel. The void former is monolithically formed in a single piece of a plastic material. The void former is removable from the panel in the single piece to leave a recess in the panel when the concrete material has reached a cured state.

Abstract: A retractable roof for a building having a supporting frame and a high structure extending vertically above the supporting frame. The roof has at least one structure section with first and second panels. The first panel is hingeably mounted on the supporting frame at a proximal hinge and the second panel is hingeably mounted on the first panel at a distal hinge. A distal end of the second panel is suspended to the high structure with a distal cable connected to a distal motorized winch. A tackle member connects to both first and second panels adjacent the proximal hinge and the distal end, respectively, and includes a tackle wire that forms a wire side of a triangular cross-sectional shape with the first and second panels. The tackle wire connects to a winch mechanism to control a length of the wire side.

Abstract: An improved composite sandwich panel and wall system enhances assembly of prefabricated components to form both a secure and uncomplicated wall structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to ceiling panels, for example, suitable for use forming a ceiling surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a ceiling panel including a panel body and a bracket. The panel body includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. The bracket extends upward from the upper surface of the panel body and is offset from a center of gravity of the panel body toward the first end. The bracket includes an upper fastener configured to attach the ceiling panel to a frame element of a ceiling grid. An angle of the panel body is adjustable with respect to the attachment of the upper fastener of the bracket.

Abstract: A floor covering includes a plastics core, which has an upper side and a lower side, a functional layer and a reinforcement mat arranged on the upper side, and which has fibers and voids located therebetween, wherein the reinforcement mat is located between the upper side of the plastics core and the functional layer, the reinforcement mat and the functional layer constituting a preproduced unit, in which the reinforcement mat is fastened to the functional layer, wherein the plastics core is joined with the preproduced unit in such a way that the plastics core is joined with the fibers of the reinforcement mat and through the voids of the reinforcement mat with the functional layer such that the floor covering has a high degree of dimensional stability, and a method for producing the floor covering.

Abstract: A buckling delayed shear link (BDSL) has a second metal base plate, a first metal base plate, a metal core plate rigidly joined orthogonally to the second metal base plate, an axial relief assembly having matching slip fit channels and extensions, a first restraining assembly restraining one side of the core plate and a second restraining assembly restraining the other side of the core plate. The first metal base plate is enabled to move vertically freely over a distance relative to the rigid assembly of the second metal base plate, the core plate, and the first and second restraining assemblies by virtue of the axial relief assembly, and lateral movement of the first metal base plate relative to the second metal base plate transfers a shear component of force to an upper end of the core plate.

Abstract: A mulling system includes a first joining plate with a first plate member, a second plate member, and a first thermal breaker that extend longitudinally along a mulling axis with the first thermal breaker attaching the first and second plate members. The mulling system includes a second joining plate that includes a third plate member, a fourth plate member, and a second thermal breaker that extend longitudinally along the mulling axis with the second thermal breaker attaching the third and fourth plate members. The second joining plate attaches to the first joining plate to join together first and second fenestration units with the mulling axis extending between the first and second joining plates. The first joining plate matches the second joining plate to define a corresponding rotated and engaged arrangement of the first joining plate and the second joining plate across the mulling axis.

Abstract: A flashing system for use with an electrical service panel is described. The flashing system includes a flashing assembly extending about a perimeter of the electrical services panel. The flashing assembly includes a support base including a planar outer surface and a flanged connection assembly extending obliquely from the planar outer surface of the support base and defining an opening configured to receive the electrical service panel therethrough. The flanged connection assembly includes an inner surface that is coupled to an outer surface of the electrical service panel for supporting the flashing assembly from the electrical service panel.

Abstract: A self-aligning jamb jack apparatus with a cylindrical threaded adjustment component that has adjustment component threads on the exterior wall and smooth surface on the interior walls, the cylindrical threaded adjustment component extending through a cylinder with a smooth exterior to a ball, the smooth surface extending through the cylinder and the ball. The jamb jack apparatus also has a platform base with a socket configured to encompass the ball such that the platform base pivots around the ball. The self-aligning jamb jack apparatus is installed in a door or window jamb (or any other appliance) to connect and regulate the space between the jamb and the rough framing.

Abstract: A human support structure has: at least one support against which at least one part of a human body is borne; a base; a first motion transmitting assembly having first and second link members joined to each other and two components for pivoting movement around separate axes and defining a first unit; and a second motion transmitting assembly having third and fourth link members and two components joined together for pivoting movement around separate axes and defining a second unit. The first and second motion transmitting assemblies guide relative movement between the at least one support and the base. The first and second units can be selectively repositioned to change how relative movement between the at least one support and base is guided.

Abstract: A method of covering a roof penetration in a roof includes providing a roof mounting device comprising a base, an outer perimeter structure, an open top, an open bottom, and an internal reservoir bound by the outer perimeter structure, and a fastener. The method includes securing the roof mounting device to the roof by applying the fastener to the base and to the roof penetration. The method includes applying a sealant to the internal reservoir until the sealant seals the fastener at the roof penetration.

Abstract: An improved mounting block has a base plate portion and a face plate portion. Base plate portion has an outer surface extending outward from a mounting surface and is selectively attachable to the face plate portion. One of the face plate portion and the base plate portion has a plurality of snap fit teeth formed thereon, and the other has a plurality of snap fit receivers, configured to selectively receive the snap fit teeth. Face plate portion may include flange flex grooves formed in an attachment flange, allowing walls to deflect independently from corners, such that the flange flex grooves allow the attachment flange to flex outward from the outer surface. Base plate portion may include alignment ribs extending outward from the outer surface, such that the flange flex grooves formed in the attachment flange interface with the alignment ribs formed on the base plate portion.

Abstract: A method for producing a panel with integrated conductor tracks and electronic components. The panel includes a panel body, wherein the panel body is in particular a sandwich structure, and a membrane. The membrane is connected to the panel body and has integrated conductor tracks and electronic components. At the beginning of the method, an operation for attaching the conductor tracks and the electronic components to the membrane is provided. The subsequent step includes an operation for connecting the membrane, fitted with the conductor tracks and the electronic components, to the panel body.

Abstract: A spacer is provided that is shapable into a spacer frame, and during manufacture of an insulating glass unit, can be mounted on the glass panes. The spacer is formed having an inner surface, an outer surface and two lateral surfaces extending at either side of the spacer from the inner surface to the outer surface, and comprises a profiled body. The profiled body comprises two mutually spaced lateral faces running parallel to its longitudinal direction and a base body that extends between the lateral faces and has an outer and an inner face. The profiled body comprises at least in one part of its volume a quantity of particulate desiccant that is embedded in a plastics material. The spacer is coilable about an axis, perpendicularly to the lateral surfaces, and takes a flexurally rigid form in a plane perpendicular to the lateral surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to roofing products, for example, suitable for use covering and protecting the roofs of structures. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing product including an upper section and an exposed section. The roofing product includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of zones of roofing granules disposed on the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of zones includes first, second and third zones within the exposed section. The first zone includes a first collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a first algae-resistance intensity. The second zone includes a second collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a second algae-resistance intensity. The third zone has a third algae-resistance intensity that is different from the first algae-resistance intensity.

Abstract: Disclosed are moisture resistant engineered hardwood veneer flooring panels. Also disclosed are methods for making same.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a formwork system. In one implementation, the formwork system includes aluminum extrusions and aluminum castings. The aluminum castings and the aluminum extrusions can be assembled by being pressed and riveted together.