Abstract: A composite fabrication system for fabricating a cured composite structure from a first composite layup comprising a matrix of resin and fiber reinforcement, the matrix configured upon a first supporting membrane, the matrix having a percentage of voids value (PCT-V) and a volumetric resin-to-fiber reinforcement ratio value (R:F), the system comprising: a fluid control delivery system; a layup structure having a layup support surface; the first composite layup positioned on the layup support surface; a second composite layup formed of the first composite layup with a second supporting membrane spread upon the matrix, the matrix positioned between the first and second supporting membranes; a roller; a form; and a removable seal configured to seal the form over the second composite layup; wherein the pressurized fluid introduced by the fluid control delivery system serving to expand and bias the second composite layup intimately against the form.

Abstract: A system of framework timber construction in a building structure, the system comprising: a plurality of free-standing prefabricated glued laminated modular timber frame members, each timber frame member comprising four studs, the four studs being two posts, each post having a lateral dimension L2 and width WP, and two beams, each beam having a lateral dimension L1 and width WB, each timber frame member further comprising: at least three two-post-two-beam members, each two-post-two-beam member having two posts, two beams, and four joints between respective posts and beams, each of the posts and beams having an elongated rectangular shape defined by respective elongated lengths LP and LB, and having respective widths WP and WB, and having a thickness, with the at least three two-post-two-beam members having a crisscross glulam construction; wherein the plurality of free-standing prefabricated glued laminated modular timber frame members are configured to form supporting walls of the building structure.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for wood construction, comprising: a plurality of layers facially attached to each other, each layer comprising a plurality of primary wood members, each neighboring two of the primary wood members being connected by a plurality of connecting wood members, each connecting wood member extending between the two neighboring primary wood members, each one of the layers being oriented with each primary wood member of the layer overlapping a plurality of respective connecting wood members of a neighboring one of the layers.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for wood construction, comprising: a plurality of layers facially attached to each other, each layer comprising a plurality of primary wood members, each neighboring two of the primary wood members being connected by a plurality of connecting wood members, each connecting wood member extending between the two neighboring primary wood members, each one of the layers being oriented with each primary wood member of the layer overlapping a plurality of respective connecting wood members of a neighboring one of the layers.

Abstract: A foundation element (20), symmetrical about a longitudinal axis thereof, and formed with a crust made of at least normal-strength concrete. The crust envelops a core made of aggregate material dispersed such that the size of the aggregate material increases from fine to large about a radial section of the element.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data is provided. The method includes receiving, from upstream in the path, a first data packet containing at least data and an associated first transmission protocol header; disabling the association between the first transmission protocol header and the data; associating a second transmission protocol header with the data, the second transmission protocol header being independent from the first transmission protocol header; and sending, downstream in the path, a second data packet containing at least the data and the associated second transmission protocol header. The first protocol is preferably different from the second protocol.

Abstract: A floating breakwater assembly comprising an array of elongate rods articulated to one another for extending at a substantial vertical position at least partially submersed in water, wherein the rods are made of a flexible material and where the array is elastically deformable into an arcuate shape by bending the array.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data is provided. The method includes receiving, from upstream in the path, a first data packet containing at least data and an associated first transmission protocol header; disabling the association between the first transmission protocol header and the data; associating a second transmission protocol header with the data, the second transmission protocol header being independent from the first transmission protocol header; and sending, downstream in the path, a second data packet containing at least the data and the associated second transmission protocol header. The first protocol is preferably different from the second protocol.