Abstract: A cladding support device comprises a folded sheet metal body. The folded sheet method body includes a base wall, a top wall portion protruding out relative to the base wall, a side wall protruding from the base wall and having an upper edge adjacent the top wall portion; and a clamp on the top wall portion, the clamp including a substantially planar body with side edges extending between a coupled end to which the clamp is coupled to the sheet metal body and an outboard end and the clamp being positioned on the top wall with one side edge extending along the upper edge of the side wall.

Abstract: A fenestration unit includes a fenestration frame with a first frame member, and a sash including a sash frame to support a glazing unit. The fenestration unit includes a channel defined in one of the first frame member and the sash frame that extends along a first axis. The fenestration unit includes a retainer base associated with the other of the first frame member and the sash frame that extends along the first axis. The fenestration unit includes a retainer removably coupled to the first frame member and the sash frame to removably retain the sash frame on the fenestration frame. The retainer has a first retainer arm, a second retainer arm and a third retainer arm. The third retainer arm is movably coupled to the channel and the first retainer arm is movably coupled to the retainer base.

Abstract: An elevating-type shelter door enables operators to easily open and close in a short period of time, is highly water-tight, and has an excellent durability. A shelter door opens and closes an opening portion when a door body ascends and descends along a guide rail by means of an elevating device. The opening portion is provided on a ceiling of a shelter body. The shelter body is defines an interior space which serves as an evacuation space in an underground. A main body has a central convex portion which slidably fits to the opening portion along an inclination direction in which both the opening portion and the guide rail inclines. An elevating stand is slidably fixed to move along a rest column. The elevating stand is located above the opening portion when the door body is fully ascended and located in the interior space when the opening portion is closed.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a foundation window assembly comprising a window frame comprising a plurality of frame members, and at least one casing connector arranged on at least one of said plurality of frame members; and a window casing comprising a plurality of casing members defining together a frame-receiving opening, wherein at least one of said plurality of casing members defines a frame-abutting shoulder at least partially delimited by a casing flange portion and a frame-engaging portion. A frame-engaging recess is formed in the frame-engaging portion, the frame-engaging recess at least partially circumscribing the frame-receiving opening, the casing connector being removably engageable into the frame-engaging recess when the window frame is inserted into the frame-receiving opening. The present disclosure also concerns a method for installing a foundation window frame into a foundation wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar cell module installation structure that can be installed on a wall surface of a building, and provides a house and a solar cell module. A support member has a support surface that spreads out substantially in a vertical direction. A locking piece of the support member has: a locking part that faces the support surface at an interval and extends upward; and a connection part that connect the locking part and the support surface. A frame member of the solar cell module has: a holding recess that sandwiches a part of a main body panel of the solar cell module and is in contact with a light receiving surface and a back surface of the main body panel; and a mounting part that is provided on a back surface side of the main body panel, has higher rigidity than the main body panel, has a length longer than or equal to ½ of one side of the main body panel, and extends in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An expansion joint cover for insertion in an expansion gap comprising a first frame section for attachment to a substrate at one side of the expansion gap, the first frame section having a flat surface; a second frame section for attachment to a substrate at an opposite side of the expansion gap, the second frame section having a first connector; a centre section configured to span the expansion gap and slide on the flat surface of the first frame section, the centre section having a second connector; and a linkage section configured to engage with the first and second connectors to connect the centre section to the second frame section, wherein the linkage section can pivot within the first and second connectors to allow movement of the centre section with respect to the second frame section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-cracking assembly structure for door and window corner wall and anti-cracking component thereof. The anti-cracking components of the anti-cracking assembly structure for door and window corner wall has a plurality of protruding ribs and grooves formed at intervals on a surface thereof. The protruding ribs and grooves are arc-shaped and arranged in parallel to each other. When the reinforced concrete wall is subjected to an external force and stress is generated at the corner of the door and window frames, the stress can be guided along the arc-shaped protruding ribs and arc-shaped grooves on the surface of anti-cracking component to change the transmission direction of the force at the stress end, so as to transmit and disperse the stress to the peripheral side more quickly. Accordingly, it can more effectively prevent the occurrence of 45-degree shear cracks at the corners.

Abstract: A dual channel drainage seal for enclosing a joint between a slab and a foundation sidewall of a subterranean area. The drainage seal includes and lower channel and an upper channel stacked over the lower channel. The lower channel is affixed on top of the slab and against the sidewall to form and enclosed channel for retaining and routing radon and/or water seepage at the joint to a sump pit. The upper channel is open on top and configured to capture and route water seepage from the sidewall above to the sump for discharge, thereby protecting the interior portions of the slab from radon and water damage.

Abstract: A rodent protection insert for a structure opening including a flexible polymer foam sheet having a protective mesh sheet carried on a front side which moves independently of the foam sheet. A securing member maintains a mechanical connection between the flexible polymer foam sheet and the mesh sheet. An airflow port is disposed in the flexible polymer foam sheet that includes a removable plug for controlling airflow through the airflow port. A perimeter edge of the flexible polymer foam sheet compresses against and conforms to interior wall surfaces within a structure opening when mounted to form an airtight seal against the interior wall surfaces and hold the foam sheet in place. The protective mesh sheet engages the interior wall surfaces when the flexible polymer foam sheet is compressed in the structure opening so that the protective mesh sheet stabilizes and supports the flexible polymer foam sheet within the structure opening.

Abstract: A railing system coupled to a base comprising: a plurality of first railing supports and a railing. The railing support includes a bracket and at least one rebar configured to couple the bracket with the base. At least a majority of the rebar is disposed substantially horizontally in the concrete base. The railing includes a panel, a plurality of bracket couplers, and a panel coupler configured to couple the panel and the bracket coupler. The bracket coupler is configured to be at least partly inserted in the inner space of the bracket. The panel is oriented vertically next to the concrete base.

Abstract: A connection node assembly for use in connecting an upper prefabricated building module to a lower module. Hollow vertical edge supports of the building modules have top and bottom connection parts. A connecting bolt can be passed through the top part of an upper vertical support in the upper building module and seated within the bottom part of that vertical support with the shank extending downward. The shank engages a threaded aperture in a connecting nut secured within the top part of a corresponding lower vertical support in the lower building module. Diaphragm plates sandwiched between the upper and lower vertical supports are used to tie horizontally placed modules together.

Abstract: To provide a connection structure between partition walls and a floor slab, and a method for constructing the connection structure, in which a wall material facing a vertical compartment is accurately attached to studs, without any deformation of runners and damage of the connection structure even if pressing forces are applied from the studs to the runners. A connection structure 100 configured to connect a first partition wall 30 and a second partition wall 40 to a floor slab 20 is provided. The first partition wall 30 and the second partition wall 40 are connected to the floor slab 20, and separate a vertical compartment 10 from an upper floor room 13 and a lower floor room 15 that are located adjacent to the vertical compartment 10 and above and below the floor slab 20. A lower runner 31 configured to accommodate a lower end of a first stud 32 is placed on the floor slab 20.

Abstract: A connecting member, an ALC batten mounting node structure, and a prefabricated mounting method are provided. The connecting member includes a connecting part, a first pipe clamp, and a second pipe clamp. The connecting part includes a first connecting segment and a second connecting segment, the first pipe clamp and the second pipe clamp are respectively perpendicular to the first connecting segment, and symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the first connecting segment, and the second connecting segment is bent towards one side of the first connecting segment.

Abstract: A haunched component-based steel support structure for a foundation pit, including an enclosing purlin beam, a support beam located on an inner side of the enclosing purlin beam, and a triangular support arranged on the enclosing purlin beam. A first edge of the triangular support is fixedly arranged on the enclosing purlin beam. An end of the support beam abuts against a second edge of the triangular support to be supported on the enclosing purlin beam, and a haunched component is arranged between the enclosing purlin beam and a third edge of the triangular support. A first side of the haunched component is connected to the third edge of the triangular support, and a second side of the haunched component is connected to the enclosing purlin beam.

Abstract: Hybrid buildings, hybrid building systems and methods of constructing hybrid buildings are disclosed. First and second building sections forming part of such buildings are also disclosed. One such hybrid residential building (1600) comprises a first building section (1610) and a second building section (1620). The first building section is an on-site construction at a final location for the building and comprises a lower storey (1611) defining an internal volume (1613) that provides a lower living space (1615) within the building, and an upper storey (1617) defining an internal volume (1619) that provides an upper living space (1621) within the building. The second building section defines an internal volume (1623) and is transportable to the final location in a substantially assembled form. The first and second building sections are connected at the final location to form the building.

Abstract: A top-down construction method for a multi-storey basement with a full steel structure is provided, including: S1, constructing a diaphragm wall permanent structure; S2. conducting an open excavation, then constructing a first layer structural beam and slab; S3. conducting an underground excavation on an underground second layer earthwork, then constructing structural beam and slab and vertical shear wall on underground first layer; S4. excavating earthworks from an underground third layer to an underground N?1 layer, and constructing structural beams and slabs and vertical shear walls; S5. conducting the underground excavation on an underground N layer earthwork, and constructing a two-span structural steel beam; S6. conducting the underground excavation on earthworks of bottom plate layer, constructing remaining structural beams and slabs and vertical shear wall; S7. conducting the underground excavation on earthworks of bearing platform and water collection well; S8.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a foundation pit based on a steel edge-arch structure, including: an enclosing purlin beam, the steel edge-arch structure, a plurality of support beams and a plurality of triangular supports. The support beams are located at an inner side of the enclosing purlin beam. The triangular supports are arranged on the enclosing purlin beam. End portions of the support beams are supported on the enclosing purlin beam through the triangular supports, and abutted on side edges of the triangular supports. The steel edge-arch structure is located between two adjacent triangular supports. The steel edge-arch structure includes two first haunched members and a bracing beam provided therebetween.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed for use in forming a joint between a first surface and a second surface. The connector comprises a housing. The connector also comprises a tendon. A portion of the tendon can protrude from the housing through a seal. The seal is configured to sealably cover an open end of the housing such that the tendon can move through the seal and laterally sideways across the open end together with at least a portion of the seal. Also disclosed is a connector system for use in forming a joint, and a method of installing a connector to form a joint, between a first surface and a second surface. The connector system and method comprises and makes use of the housing and the tendon.

Abstract: A building element adapted to provide thermal insulation between two building parts such as a floor or ceiling slab and a balcony slab is described. The element comprises: an elongate insulating body; a plurality of reinforcing elements passing through and projecting on either side beyond the insulating body so as to be disposed in use within and serve to reinforce each of the two building parts; at least one through apertured formation extending transversely through the insulating body so as to be able to receive in use a post-tensioning tendon member. A building system including at least one such building element, a building structure incorporating such a building system and a method of building are also described.

Abstract: A post-tensioned tube foundation for supporting a structure subject to high upset forces is described herein. The post-tensioned tube foundation includes an outer CMP, an inner CMP, and a tubular concrete base positioned between the inner CMP and the outer CMP. The outer CMP includes an inner surface that defines a cavity extending between a first open end and an opposite second open end. The outer CMP is positioned within an excavated hole defined along a ground surface. The inner CMP is positioned within the cavity of the outer CMP such that an annular space is defined between the inner CMP and the outer CMP. The tubular concrete base is positioned within the annular space defined between the inner CMP and the outer CMP. A plurality of bracing beams extend radially outwardly from the tubular concrete base.