Abstract: Disclosed are processes for applying dyes, stain blocker and anti-soil compositions on BCF yarns during cable or air twisting processes, or heat setting processes, prior to weaving, knitting or tufting. Further discloses are process for applying dyes, stain blocker and anti-soil compositions on BCF yarns prior to heat setting. The processes forego the need to dye and otherwise treat carpets and other textiles made from the BCF yarn using current methods. Also disclosed are systems, BCF yarns, and carpets made from the BCF yarn treated by the disclosed process.

Abstract: A method for producing an embossed pattern on a fabric sheet or a surface panel of a garment, and the final pattern piece made by this method. A fabric sheet is embossed with a pattern using an embossing die pair. A mesh interfacing sheet has resin elements fused to it in the same pattern by a similar embossing die pair. When the resin elements are in a pattern of singular, scattered motifs, the mesh interfacing sheet is cut in such a manner that all of the resin elements within the mesh interfacing piece are whole, and no resin elements touch or are close to the edges of the cut sheet. In the case of a continuous pattern, the closest distance between an edge of the mesh interfacing sheet and the final fabric pattern piece will be at least 0.5 inch. The cut mesh interfacing piece is aligned and fused with the embossed fabric piece, and the composite fabric piece is cut to make a final pattern piece.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to reduce the wear of the doctor blade applied to the wet paper web transfer belt and the wear of the guide rolls supporting the wet paper web transfer belt while maintaining the wear resistance of the wet paper web contacting surface and the machine contacting surface of the wet paper web transfer belt together with the adhesive and releasing properties of the wet paper web on the wet paper web contacting surface of conventional wet paper web transfer belts. This is achieved by a wet paper web transfer belt in which a polyurethane is integrated with a reinforcing base material comprising a wet paper web-side surface and a machine-side surface, at least the wet paper web-side surface of the reinforcing base material is embedded in the polyurethane, an outer circumferential layer comprising a wet paper web contacting surface is constituted by some of the polyurethane; wherein, at least the outer circumferential layer comprises a spherical filler.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a wet paper web transfer belt wherein the adhesive properties and releasing properties of the wet paper web with the wet paper web contacting surface of conventional wet paper web transfer belts have been further improved and paper robbing and floating edges do not occur. This is achieved by a wet paper web transfer belt in which a polyurethane is integrated with a reinforcing base material comprising a wet paper web-side surface and a machine-side surface, at least the wet paper web-side surface of the reinforcing base material is embedded in the polyurethane, an outer circumferential layer comprising a wet paper web contacting surface is constituted by some of the polyurethane; wherein, at least the outer circumferential layer comprises two different types of fillers including a high-roundness filler with a relatively high roundness and a low-roundness filler with a relatively low roundness.

Abstract: A sealing device seals a pressure or vacuum zone in a roller with a perforated roller sleeve that rotates relative to the sealing device. A sealing strip and a format limiter seal the pressure or vacuum zone. The sealing strip has a lubricant opening formed as an upwardly open depression. A sealing face of the sealing strip and of the format limiter brace against the roller sleeve, and the roller sleeve runs onto the sealing strip at the front end and runs off the sealing strip at the rear end. A lubricant opening of a second type which is open toward the upper side, but not toward the end side against which the format limiter is placed, and/or a lubricant opening of a third type is upwardly open and toward that end side against which the format limiter is placed, and/or at least in portions no lubricant opening is provided.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus which vertically conveys a sheet and performs sheet processing, the sheet having a folded part at a middle portion thereof and being in a vertical state with the folded part up and an edge part down, and the apparatus including: a supporting section which supports the folded part of the sheet from below; a sandwiching section which sandwiches both sides of the sheet supported by the supporting section; and a control section which controls the sandwiching section to execute a first sandwiching operation of sandwiching the sheet, to release the first sandwiching operation, and thereafter to execute a second sandwiching operation of sandwiching the sheet again.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for improving efficiency of uhle boxes in the process of paper manufacturing. The essence of the invention is the use of a homogeneous mixture of superheated humid air in the press section of a paper machine. A very intense mixing of air and steam takes place in venturi injector which creates a uniform mixture, with appropriate composition and temperature, directed to a blowing nozzle. The mixture is then used in the forced flow through felt to a suction slot installed under the felt. The correct mixture composition ensures its minimum density, maximum speed and minimum time of flow through felt. It is important because the flow takes place when felt is running fast. The time ratio of the flow of homogeneous mixture of superheated humid air versus longitudinal movement of felt equals the actual working surface area of the suction slot. Extended working area directly influences the quality of felts conditioning and paper dewatering in the press section.

Abstract: Paper product is made starting from aqueous furnish containing fibres and filler. Anionically charged nanofibrillar cellulose and cationic strength additive are added to the aqueous furnish, and the furnish is made to a paper product by dewatering the furnish. Filler content of the paper product can be increased above 40 wt-%.

Abstract: A method for the production of highly refined or microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), comprising the steps of treating cellulosic fibres to remove at least a major part of the primary wall of the fibres, drying the treated fibres, rewetting the treated fibres, and disintegrating the wetted fibres by mechanical means to obtain the final product. Dried cellulosic pulp is produced as an intermediate product of the method, having an average fibre length of at least 0.4 mm, while less than 50% of the primary wall material of natural untreated fibres is left in the intermediate product. Instead of transporting large amounts of dilute MFC dispersion the invention enables transport of the dry intermediate product to the MFC end user, who would complete the process by turning the intermediate product to final MFC by use of standard disintegrating devices.

Abstract: It has now been discovered that the sheet bulk of a tissue web may be increased, with little or no degradation in tensile strength, by forming the web with at least a portion of cellulosic fiber that has been reacted with a water soluble cellulose reactive agent such as a cyanuric halide or a vinyl sulfone and then reacting the fiber with monochloroacetic acid, or salts thereof, in the presence of a caustic.

Abstract: A track part, in particular a rail for rail vehicles, made from low-alloy steel, includes a rail head. The rail head in the track part includes a ferrite portion of 5-15% by volume and a multiphase bainite structure consisting of upper and lower bainite portions. A method for producing bainitic rail steels, track elements, such as the track part, and installation for carrying out the method(s) are also provided.

Abstract: A freeway cloverleaf and transit cloverleaf, and system, having preferred embodiments that offer one or more of these advantages: reduced congestion and/or “weaving” in the immediate vicinity of the intersection of the two freeway routes; means for transit vehicles—and more generally all passenger carrying vehicles—to proceed to proximate transfer locations, which may be situated above the intersection, or which may be linked by elevated walkways, such that people need move only a short distance to complete a transfer from one route to another; facilitates ride sharing, car pooling and “park-and-ride,” including but not limited to scenarios where people drive to a transit facility with parking, and can complete a trip—often commuting to work—using transit; facilitates more efficient transit vehicle use, including switching among larger or smaller transit vehicles based on projected and/or real-time consumer demand; connects people and vehicles with surrounding neighborhoods, including retail and other busines

Abstract: An extendable screed has independent height and angle of attack adjustment for a lower extender frame. At least one post and cylinder assembly are used to couple the lower extender frame to an upper extender frame at a pin that allows rotation of the lower extender frame relative to the upper extender frame. A vertical adjuster uses a drive rod with a pivoting attachment at the lower extender frame. An axis of rotation of the pin and an axis of rotation of the pivoting attachment are co-linear. This arrangement allows lower extender frame to move vertically while allowing angle of attack adjustments to be made about the co-linear axes of rotation. Simple screw adjusters displaced from the axis of the pin and collet assemblies allow raising and lowering the back of the lower extender frame to adjust the angle of attack.

Abstract: In an automotive milling machine (1a,1b), with a height-adjustable machine frame (2), with a controller (3) for the travelling and milling operation, with a working drum, with a slewable transport conveyor device arranged in front of or behind the working drum as seen in the direction of travel of the milling machine (1a,1b), where the last or single transport conveyor of the transport conveyor device (12) as seen in the direction of transport is slewable sideways, relative to the machine frame (2), about an essentially vertical axis (23) under a slewing angle, and about an axis (21) orthogonal to the axis (23) under an elevation angle, and where the transport conveyor (12) discharges the milled material at a specified conveying speed onto a point of impingement (16) on a loading surface (15) of a transport vehicle (10), it is provided for the following features to be achieved: the controller (3) comprises a detection and control system (24) which continuously locates the alterable position of the loading sur

Abstract: A barrier structure is provided with bolt-down pockets, allowing the structure to be installed as a semi-permanent or permanent structure. The bolt-down pockets are at uniform spacing along the base of the barrier structure and located on opposite sides of the structure. A bolt-down bar extends across and through the base at each pair of bolt-down pockets. Additional reinforcement is provided by rebar bent a generally “U” shape, sometimes called a “hairpin” shape. Toward each end of each bolt-down plate, the base of the “U” shaped rebar is welded to the bolt-down plate near a bolt hole in the bolt-down plate with the legs of the “U” extending at an angle up into the concrete structure. Further reinforcing at the sites of the bolt-down pockets is provided by rebar, forms to the cross-section of the precast concrete structure. sometimes called “stirrups”, bent in a form which generally conforms to the cross-section of the precast concrete structure.

Abstract: A chute rotation mechanism for a snow thrower having a frame and a chute rotatably mounted to the frame includes a ring gear configured to be mounted to the chute, a drive gear engaging the ring gear, and a handle assembly configured to pivot relative to the frame. The chute rotation mechanism also includes a first cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a first direction to tension the first cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding first direction. The chute rotation mechanism further includes a second cable extending between the drive gear and the handle assembly. The handle assembly is pivotable in a second direction to tension the second cable and rotate the drive gear, thereby rotating the ring gear in a corresponding second direction.

Abstract: A dock building apparatus comprises a cantilever arm (11) having a first portion configured to be supported on a ground area and a second portion for overhanging a construction area. The cantilever arm (11) is displaceable perpendicularly to the length of the cantilever arm. The apparatus further includes a lifting device (19) movable along the cantilever arm for bringing construction materials including foundation members from the ground area to the second portion of the cantilever arm, and a foundation building tool (15) movable along the cantilever arm for installing the foundation members in the construction area.

Abstract: A method of installing a dock includes providing first and second dock sections, each having a bottom transport member, and a dock support that supports the dock section when installed. The first dock section is installed adjacent to a shoreline. The dock lifting device of a dock cart is attached to the second dock section and the lifting device of the dock cart lifts the first end of the second dock section such that the second dock section is supported by the bottom transport member and the cart transport member. The cart moves the second dock section along the first dock section until the first end of the second dock section is adjacent to the second end of the first dock section. The lifting device then lowers the first end of the second dock section to be level with the second end of the first dock section.

Abstract: A laterally sliding type opening/closing gate of a torsion structure of reasonable cost is implemented. The gate includes: the torsion structure having a closed cross-section consisting of a thin wall installed such that it may cross a sluice and be composed such that its cross-section may make an in-plane rotation around a restriction point on the cross-section and that a torsion moment generated by an applied load and reaction force on the restriction point is transmitted to its terminal due to its torsion rigidity; and a rail that is installed such that it may cross the sluice; and a plurality of axle type supports that has a function of a restriction point and moves along the rail.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool (1) for oil spill control, preferably offshore. The multipurpose tool (1) comprises a remotely controlled telescopic arm (5) having a first end (6) and a second end (7). The first end (6) is mounted on a vessel (25) and the second end (7) is provided with a quick-release coupling (8) for the fitting of various replaceable nozzles (15) thereto. The various nozzles (15) are connected to one or more hydraulic tubes (20) and tubes for supplying oil spill control agents and recovering oil collected.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a system and method of reducing vortex induced vibration (VIV) with a plurality of tangentially disposed side plates having an open space on both faces transverse to a current flow of water. The side plates cause water separation around the plates with transverse VIV movement of the platform caused by the current flow against the platform, and the tangential side plates resist the VIV movement of the platform from the current. The side plates can be disposed tangentially around a periphery of an open truss structure below the hull of a spar platform. In another embodiment, the tangential side plates can be disposed tangentially away from a periphery of a hull to form a gap with an open space between the plates and the hull.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing scouring around piles are described. The system includes a pile and an enclosure. The pile has a maximum cross-sectional dimension, Dp. The enclosure is circumferentially disposed around the pile, the enclosure having a first end proximate a surface of a seabed; a second end distal the surface of the seabed; and a maximum cross-sectional dimension, De, wherein De is at least 1.25*Dp.

Abstract: A foundation-piering system for lifting and supporting a foundation or structure. The system provides a bracket that includes a seat plate and a pier guide. The seat plate extends horizontally below the foundation to engage the bottom surface thereof. A pad is disposed between the seat plate and the foundation to resist lateral movement of the bracket when under load. The pier guide is provided at a non-vertical angle to enable driving a pier from an initial position laterally adjacent to the foundation to a position that is vertically below the foundation. To install the bracket a face is formed along a bottom edge of the foundation and at an angle corresponding to the angle of the pier guide. The pier guide is abutted against the face when installed to minimize rotational forces encountered by the bracket. The bracket requires no fasteners or other coupling with the foundation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a ground anchor body having a rotation release structure. The ground anchor body includes a waterproof cap, a head coupler, a wedge, a tubular guide, a movable body, and a compression spring. The head coupler is coupled to a lower end of the waterproof cap. A tapered hole is longitudinally formed in the head coupler. The wedge is disposed in a tapered hole of the head coupler to hold the PC strand. The guide is installed in the waterproof cap. A slide slot is longitudinally formed in the guide. The movable body is disposed in the guide and provided with a slide protrusion inserted into the slide slot. The wedge is coupled to the movable body, and a key depression is formed in the movable body so that an end of the PC strand is key-coupled to the movable body. The compression spring elastically compresses the movable body downward.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a utility vault door, or access door, positionable between closed, partially opened, and fully opened orientations and including at least one compression spring lift-assist mechanism for countering the weight of the vault door when positioning between the various orientations. The door may be selectively locked in the partially opened orientation and opened sufficiently for the convenient ingress and egress of large equipment therethrough.

Abstract: A dipper having an inlet and an outlet. The dipper includes a front wall and an opposite back wall extending between the inlet and the outlet. The front wall has a substantially linear inner surface between the inlet and the outlet. The dipper further includes two side walls connected between the front wall and the back wall and extending between the inlet and the outlet. Further, the dipper has a lip coupled to the front wall and extending outwardly from the inlet in a direction away from the outlet, the lip having a lip inner surface arranged generally parallel with the substantially linear inner surface of the front wall.

Abstract: A swivel link for dragline rigging, the swivel link having three connection points interconnected by connecting arms, the connecting arms defining an interior cavity of the swivel link

Abstract: A universal cutter assembly comprising a transport device carrying a plurality of freewheeling cutting elements mounted to freely rotate about an axis, where the axis is canted about two angles with respect to the surface being cut and a line of action imparted by the transport device.

Abstract: A system for uncovering a trench. The system comprises several subsystems, including a work machine and a frame for providing a seal with the surface to be trenched with a saw blade contained therein. The blade is supported on a hub which is slidably movable relative to the frame by operation of a linear actuator, which may be a hydraulic cylinder or the like. The vertical location of the blade within the frame is continuously adjustable to create a deeper or shallower trench. A monitoring system is provided to monitor the vertical location from an operator station.

Abstract: A duct connected to an air-conditioning apparatus includes a portion positioned closer to a side window than a console when viewed from above. A tray is arranged on the console on a side close to the side window, and covers an area above the duct. A lower end of the side window is positioned lower than an upper end of the console positioned on the side close to the side window in terms of height from a floor surface. The tray is positioned on or below an imaginary straight line A-A connecting the upper end to the lower end of the side window, and is not positioned above imaginary straight line A-A. Accordingly, high visibility can be ensured in an obliquely downward direction lateral to an operator while a satisfactory aesthetic appearance of indoor space in a cab is maintained.

Abstract: A system for derating rimpull on a machine, and a related method and computer program product are disclosed. The system may comprise a one or more front wheels, one or more rear wheels, one or more front powertrains, one or more rear powertrains, a hydraulic system, an engine, and a controller. The controller configured to determine a Total Rimpull Derate for the machine, determine a Final Rear Derate Amount, derate rear wheel rimpull by the Final Rear Derate Amount, and, if the Final Rear Derate Amount is less than the Total Rimpull Derate for the machine, derate front wheel rimpull by the Shortfall.

Abstract: Provided is a construction machine comprising an energy recovery device for recovering hydraulic fluid energy from a hydraulic actuator and being capable of achieving excellent operability even when the power of the prime mover is changed. The construction machine comprises an engine 1, a hydraulic pump 2, a plurality of hydraulic actuators 31-34, a plurality of control valves 41-44, a plurality of operating devices 71-74, an energy recovery device 80, an operation mode selector switch 76, an engine revolution speed dial 77, a pressure sensor 75, and a controller 90 which controls the flow rate of hydraulic fluid recovered by the energy recovery device based on input signals from the operation mode selector switch, the engine revolution speed dial and the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A display system of an excavating machine that includes a work machine having a bucket, and a main body to which the work machine is attached, the display system includes: a storage unit configured to store at least position information of a design surface; a display unit configured to display the position information of the design surface on a screen; and a processing unit configured to display an outer edge of a second plane of the design surface, the second plane including a first plane existing in the design surface, the second plane existing in a part of a periphery of the first plane, on the screen of the display unit, in a different form from inside and outside of the outer edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for releasable locking of an excavating tooth to a wearing-part holder in a wearing-part system, where the excavating tooth and the wearing-part holder together define a lock opening for receiving the lock, where the lock comprises a threaded conical screw and a first thread half designed with a first thread bed, where the first thread half and a second thread half, designed with a second thread bed, are mounted in the lock opening, where the first thread half and the second thread half, with the thread beds directed towards each other, together define an opening for threaded fastening of the threaded conical screw, such that rotation of the threaded screw moves the threaded screw along the thread beds in the axial direction of the screw into the lock opening, locking the lock when the first thread half is moved towards the excavating tooth and the second thread half is moved towards the wearing-part holder.

Abstract: A drinkable water well structure (1) comprises: a structural tube (2) defining a lateral wall of a well; a submersible pump (6), positioned at a lower end (3) of the tube (2) and connected to a delivery conduit (10); and a support device (7) that supports the pump (6) and connects mechanically and in a fluid-tight manner the pump (6) to an inner lateral surface (12) of the tube (2), in such a way that the tube (2) performs both a structural function, since the tube (2) defines the lateral wall of the well, and a function of channelling the water drawn by the pump (6), since the tube (2) also defines the delivery conduit (10) of the pump (6).

Abstract: A shower control system includes a controller in communication with a plurality of output devices located within a shower enclosure. The controller is configured to control the plurality of output devices. The shower control system further includes a control panel in communication with the controller and configured to provide a graphical user interface for controlling the plurality of output devices. The control panel includes an electronic display configured to present dynamic content, one or more static buttons, and a touch-sensitive panel overlaying both the electronic display and the one or more static buttons. The touch-sensitive panel is configured to detect a user interaction with both the one or more static buttons and the dynamic content presented via the electronic display.

Abstract: The Automated Roof Runoff Management System mitigates the impact of storm water overwhelming existing infrastructure to handle it by automatically retaining storm water on roofs and releasing it at times where the system has adequate capacity to handle the retained water.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a sink insert are described. The sink insert is comprised of an outer wall, a bottom portion and a cleaning surface. The outer wall is positioned to engage a sink at its drain. The bottom portion is fixed to the outer wall and extends radially inwardly from the outer wall toward a centerline of the drain, wherein the bottom portion defines an aperture through which fluids and, if present, solids flow from a sink basin to the sink drain. A cleaning surface is affixed to a top surface of the bottom portion such that the cleaning surface faces upwardly toward the sink basin.

Abstract: A toilet plunger device facilitates sealed engagement of a plunger around a trap opening in a toilet bowl. The device includes a shaft having a top end and a bottom end. A cup is coupled to the bottom end of the shaft. A bottom edge of the cup has an arcuate portion and a tip positioned opposite the arcuate portion wherein the bottom edge is teardrop shaped and configured for abutting a toilet bowl surrounding a trap opening in the toilet bowl forming a seal between the cup and the toilet bowl. Thus, movement of the cup relative to the toilet bowl produces pressure through the trap opening.

Abstract: A water-saving water closet includes a water closet body with a flushing water chamber and a water tank, disposed at the water closet body, connected with the flushing water chamber and having a switch; the water flushing chamber's drain pipe is connected with an outside sewage pipe through a water-saving device; the water-saving device includes a case, a hose disposed in the case in an inclined way and having one end connected with the drain pipe and the other end connected with the outside sewage pipe, and a valve component controlling the closing and opening of the hose. The water valve component includes a rotor, a rotating shaft disposed on the case, and a first pressing member which is disposed at the front end of the rotor and presses the hose to close and open the hose when the rotor rotates; the rotator is rotationally disposed on the rotating shaft.

Abstract: The invention provides a flush free drain trap system. The trap of the invention may be used in any trap system intended to block a back flow of odors from the waste line. A sealant liquid floats on top of the waste liquid in the trap to block odors. The trap uses one passageway to pass liquids to the sewer line, similarly to a conventional drain system, for preventing overflow and allowing cleaning. A second passageway allows the trap to dispose of small amounts of the waste liquid through an opening and a valve operated by the buoyancy caused by the accumulation of waste liquid in the trap. In normal use, waste liquid is passed to the sewer line without loss of sealant liquid. Furthermore, the performance of the trap is not affected by the evaporation of the waste liquid when the trap is unused.

Abstract: A device (10) for controlling a flow of liquid, comprising a well (11) having an inlet tube (12) and an outlet opening (13), wherein the inlet tube (12) is arranged with an inlet opening (14) and a longitudinal axis (A), wherein the device further comprises a closing device (19) for at least partially closing the inlet opening (14), and a movable floating body (20), wherein the inlet tube (12) or the closing device (19) is operatively connected to the floating body (20) to control the closing of the inlet opening (14) by means of the closing device (19). The inlet opening (14) is arranged in an angle (a) to the outlet opening (13) of the well (11) to prevent a substantial part of the liquid from passing directly from the inlet opening (14) to the outlet opening (13) of the well (11). The invention also relates to a method for controlling a flow of liquid.

Abstract: A multi-seasonal lanai includes a rigid, metal support structure, or frame, that is installed against a building over a designated area in need of screened enclosure, such as a patio or pool. A plurality of retractable screen assemblies is slidably coupled to and selectively encloses the frame. A plurality of guide mechanisms serves to facilitate displacement of the screen assemblies between an extended position, in which the frame is substantially enclosed, and a retracted position, in which the frame is rendered open. A plurality of fixedly mounted, substantially enclosed, housing units retains the screen assemblies in a relatively compact configuration when retracted and thereby protects certain sensitive components, such as wire mesh screens, from potentially damaging elements that are prevalent in cold weather environments, such as snow and ice.

Abstract: A portable dwelling assembly that has a dome shape and a door assembly. The dome assembly is provided with a base ring and top ring connected by a plurality of wall segments. Connected to the exterior of the dome assembly is a covering with optional flaps to allow for greater ventilation. Anchoring devices are attached around the exterior of the dwelling to provide additional stability during adverse weather.

Abstract: A top rail secures skirting to a mobile home and comprises a panel back support portion and a top front rail connector portion spaced from one another by an under mount portion. The under mount portion extends between the top front rail connector portion and the panel back support portion. The top front rail connector portion and panel back support portion are generally parallel. The under mount portion extends transversely to the top front rail connector portion and the panel back support portion. The under mount portion is generally flat and allows mounting of the top rail to the underside of a mobile home. The top rail also includes a top front rail that is connectable with the top front rail connector portion. The top front rail and top front rail connector portion have interlocking geometry. The top front rail and top front rail connector portion are connectable.

Abstract: An expandable building assembly is provided, the building assembly having a retracted condition, in which the roof of the building has a first area, and an extended condition, in which the roof of the building has a second area, the second area being greater than the first, the assembly comprising a roof portion; and means for displacing and rotating the roof portion between the retracted condition and the expanded condition; whereby in the retracted condition, the roof portion is in a first position and at a first orientation, and in the extended condition, the roof portion is in a second position and at a second orientation, wherein the second position is displaced from the first position and the second orientation is rotated with respect to the first orientation. A building comprising one or more of the building assemblies is also provided.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for connecting one or more divider walls to structural components of a building. Particularly, at least one implementation includes a flexible connection that can allow at least a portion of the divider wall to move relative to the building's structural components. Consequently, such movement can help the divider wall to withstand seismic events, such as earthquakes.

Abstract: An openwork load-bearing structure for a wind turbine, in particular a lattice-tower structure for a wind turbine, in particular a foundation structure for a wind turbine, in particular for anchoring an offshore wind turbine in the ground via driven foundation piles, wherein the openwork load-bearing structure has primary structures, via which loads which occur in the load-bearing structure as a result of the wind turbine are dissipated, and secondary structures, which perform functional, rather than load-dissipating, tasks, wherein the secondary structures are arranged on the primary structures and are connected integrally thereto, and wherein the integral connection between the primary and the secondary structures is in the form of a connecting layer arranged therebetween. Also, a method for producing a lattice-tower structure for a wind turbine, in particular a foundation structure for a wind turbine, in particular for anchoring an offshore wind turbine in the ground via foundation piles.

Abstract: Anchoring system is appropriate for solid rock and concrete (2) and any firm bearing system. The anchor rod (4) of for example a threaded bar out of a shape memory alloy (SMA) is held in the armature bore (3) with a filling compound (5) as anchoring means. For filling the achoring bore (3) between anchor rod (4) and wall of the armature bore (3) a heat resistant filling compound (5) of a polymer connection on a two-component-basis or such on a cementous basis is used. Then the anchor rod (4) is heated by heat input over its butt that is emerging the filling compound on its austenit phase, which pre tensions the anchor rod (4). Finally, after the cooling of the filling compound (5) the anchor rod (4) is cooling of to ambient temperature. A counter bearing board (10) lays on the outer wall (1) around the port of the armature bore (3) and is tensed up with the anchor rod (4).

Abstract: A weather barrier for a building penetration. The building penetration has an opening in a wall of the building and a utility in the opening. The weather barrier has a sheet of material that is flexible and water resistant and having an outer perimeter and a resilient seal attached to the sheet of material within the outer perimeter. The sheet of material extends out around the resilient seal. The resilient seal is sized to resiliently clamp about the utility such that the resilient seal seals against and is supported by the utility when installed.