Abstract: A partition, mounted on a mounting surface, comprises a plurality of elongate upright members, a first board and a second board. The first board is mounted on one side of a pair of the elongate upright members that are adjacent to each other, and the second board is mounted on the other side of the same pair of adjacent elongate upright members, so as to provide a cavity between the pair of elongate upright members and the first and second boards. The partition further comprises a spacer that is located within the cavity, the maximum dimension of the spacer in the through-thickness direction of the partition being at least 90% of the separation of the two boards. The spacer may help to reduce the extent of inward bowing of the boards between adjacent elongate upright members, so that, for example, the upright members may be spaced further apart.

Abstract: A building structure comprising a first film and a second film. The first film and the second film are each impregnated with L-Dopa. The building structure further includes regolith bulk material between the first film and the second film.

Abstract: It is described herein a venting apparatus for an opening in a roof. The venting apparatus for an opening in a roof may comprise a structural frame, an adapter, a mount, a hinge, and a latch. The adapter may comprise a frame adapter section, a lip extending inwardly from a portion of the frame adapter section inner surface, and a protrusion extending upwardly from the lip. The frame adapter section may be configured to fit around an outer surface of the structural frame while the mount may be configured to fit around an outer surface of the protrusion. The latch may be configured to receive a signal from a device when the device detects the presence of smoke within the building to cause the latch to change from a latch closed position to a latch opened position.

Abstract: A sound insulation structure for a building includes: a floor material; a ceiling material opposed to the floor material in a vertical direction with a space in a building interposed therebetween; a partition wall extending in the vertical direction and partitioning the space into a first space and a second space adjacent to each other in a horizontal direction; and at least one face material out of a floor-side sound insulation face material stuck to a portion of the floor material in a range of a thickness of the partition wall and having a coincidence frequency different from that of the floor material, and a ceiling-side sound insulation face material stuck to a portion of the ceiling material in the range of the thickness of the partition wall and having a coincidence frequency different from that of the ceiling material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular wall system comprising a number of mutually releasably couplable wall modules for forming in coupled state a reusable assembled wall, wherein a wall module comprises a wall part with attaching means for releasably attaching at least an exchangeable cloth along at least one side of the wall part, wherein the attaching means comprise: at least a first cloth attaching element arranged close to or on a first outer end of the wall part; at least a second cloth attaching element arranged close to or on a second, opposite outer end of the wall part; an exchangeable cloth to be attached along the at least one side of the wall part to the first and second attaching element mounted on the wall part for the purpose of providing a desired appearance on the relevant side of the wall part.

Abstract: A combined anchor and fastener that includes an anchor baseplate having a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one throughbore extending from the top surface to the bottom surface thereof. An elongated post is coupled to the anchor baseplate having a first end and a second end and an at least partially threaded, internal cylindrical bore for receipt therein of a mechanical fastener. The bore extends from the first end of the post towards the second end thereof with said post internal bore being in alignment and registry with the anchor baseplate throughbore. The post has a second end portion depending from said bottom surface of said anchor baseplate. The bottom surface of the anchor baseplate is configured to allow at least a portion of the concrete structure to abut and lie generally flush thereagainst except for the area of said bottom surface thereof which is covered by the post. An anchor is provided for anchoring the anchor baseplate to a concrete structure.

Abstract: A rail assembly is provided, suitable for embedding in concrete, including a profile rail having a rail body, wherein the rail body has a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall, a first rail lip protruding from the first lateral wall, and a second rail lip protruding from the second lateral wall. The rail assembly has a reinforcing element with a force-absorbing body, wherein the force-absorbing body is positioned in front of the first lateral wall of the profile rail for contacting the first lateral wall of the profile rail with the force-absorbing body. A construction body having a concrete element, in which a rail assembly of this type is embedded is also provided, as is a method.

Abstract: A method of assembly of a carbon fiber space frame structure eliminates the need for gusset plates at the joints of the space frame structure. The elimination of the gusset plates at the joints of the space frame structure reduces the weight of the space frame structure and eliminates stresses that occur at the joints due to gusset plates attached at the joints.

Abstract: One embodiment of a construction component includes a first flange, a second flange, a flex portion positioned between the first flange and the second flange, a first leg, and a first strip. The first leg extends from the first flange and includes an interior surface facing the flex portion. The first strip may be positioned on a least a portion of the interior surface of the first leg.

Abstract: Provided are a wall structure that has high strength and can stably support a wall material, and a securing member that is used in the wall structure. The wall structure includes a securing member 10 that fixes a wall material 2 to a building frame 8. The securing member 10 includes a substrate portion 15, a bulging portion 30 that bulges from the substrate portion 15 and extends in a left-fight direction, a contact surface 31 that comes into contact with the rear surface of the wall material 2, and a locking portion 13 that engages the wall material 2.

Abstract: A frame system for a manhole covering includes at least one first frame element and one second frame element, each including at least one first connecting surface and/or at least one second connecting surface. The first and second frame elements are connectable to one another in a friction-locked and/or formfitting manner along the opposing first or second connecting surfaces, wherein in the connected state of the first and second frame element at least one joining region is formed between the opposing first connecting surfaces or between the opposing second connecting surfaces. The joining region can be filled using a joining element in such a way that the joined connection of the frame elements is detachable and reproducible wherein the joining element comprises a hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: Fire or sound blocking components are configured to resist the transmission of fire, heat or sound through a gap in a wall assembly. The components can be elongate and have a profile of a consistent cross-sectional shape along the length of the component. In some arrangements, the component is configured to provide fire or sound blocking to a dynamic head-of-wall joint of a wall assembly. In other arrangements, the component is configured to provide fire or sound blocking to a reveal gap within or along an edge of a wall assembly.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus for two or more prefabricated blocks, in which the apparatus includes a perforated plate, a first block with a step, a connector plate that sized and shaped to engage the step, and an upstanding wall that is spaced apart from the block member. The perforated plate is connected to the wall and extends away from it towards the step. The perforated plate is partially mounted on part of the connector plate so as to sandwich it between the perforated plate and the step.

Abstract: Systems and methods of covering structural bases are described herein. The systems include a plurality of floating field tiles arranged to cover a top surface of the structural base, a mat positioned between a bottom surface of at least one of the floating field tiles and a top surface of the structural base and a coping system secured to the top surface of the structural base. The coping system has an upper edge that is level with or below a top surface of the floating field tiles and forms a fixed perimeter around the plurality of floating field tiles to inhibit lateral movement of the plurality of floating field tiles.

Abstract: A truss includes an upper angle assembly; the upper angle assembly including an upper gap positioned in the lower angle assembly; a lower angle assembly, the lower angle assembly including a lower gap positioned in the lower angle assembly; and at least one of: a web member; and a bridge web member. The at least one of the web member and the bridge web member is positioned within the gap of at least one of the upper angle assembly and the lower angle assembly.

Abstract: A partition wall sound insulation structure includes: a floor material on which a floor surface is formed; a ceiling material on which a ceiling surface is formed, the ceiling surface being opposed to the floor surface in a vertical direction with a space in a building interposed therebetween; a partition wall that partitions the space in a horizontal direction and includes a pair of face materials that extends in the vertical direction and is disposed with a hollow portion interposed therebetween in the horizontal direction, and a stud that is disposed in the hollow portion and supports the pair of face materials; a positioning member for positioning the stud in the horizontal direction; and a sound insulation face material disposed on at least one of the floor surface and the ceiling surface in the hollow portion.

Abstract: Deck repair blocks, deck repair methods, and repaired decks are enabled. For example, a deck repair block can comprise: a saddle portion configured to receive a joist, a first recessed portion configured to receive a first deck board, and a second recessed portion configured to receive a second deck board.

Abstract: A deck board cover assembly includes a plurality of deck board covers. Each of the deck board covers is positionable over a respective one of a plurality of deck boards of a deck. Each of the deck board covers is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to protect the deck boards from precipitation. Each of the deck board covers has a plurality of gripping elements each is integrated into the deck board covers for retaining the deck board covers on the respective deck boards. A plurality of adhesive strips is each bonded to a respective one of the deck board covers. Each of the adhesive strips adhesively engages the respective deck board upon which the deck board covers are positioned for retaining the deck board covers on the respective deck board.

Abstract: A reinforced structural component includes a body portion made of a combination of plastic material and chopped fibers. The body portion has a central longitudinal axis and a cross-section orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis, with the cross-section having an outer periphery and an inner core inward of the outer periphery. The body portion has an outer peripheral portion and an inner core portion corresponding to respective longitudinal projections of the outer periphery and inner core. The body portion is configured for being acted upon by a combination of forces causing tension within one or more longitudinal segments of the inner core portion. The reinforced structural component also includes one or more layers of continuous fiber disposed longitudinally within the one or more longitudinal segments, so as to resist tension caused within the one or more longitudinal segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a completely or partially compostable turf (202, 300) the turf being a completely or partially compostable artificial turf or a hybrid turf (202) comprising a completely or partially compostable hybrid turf support, the turf comprising a decomposition inhibitor, the decomposition inhibitor in the turf being adapted to lose its functionality or leave the turf until a defined period of time has elapsed.